Music Therapy for Seniors

Music Therapy for Seniors: Benefits & Resources (retireguide.com)

"Music therapy is helpful and is one of the 3rd leading complimentary and alternative therapy provided in conjunction with hospice care"- retireguide.com

"62% of hospice and home health services offered music therapy"

"Medicare can cover music therapy in some circumstances, yet it depends on insurance companies on a case by case basis as well as if it is designated as a mental health treatment"

Benefits of Music Therapy:

Goals of Music Therapy

• Strengthen memory and focus

• Calm agitation in Alzheimer’s and dementia patients

• Help ease depression and stress

• Increase movement and exercise

• Enhance communication skills

• Encourage socialization

Written by Christian Simmons Edited By Lamia Chowdhury

Reviewed By Bart Astor

Published: February 9, 2023

Updated: May 23, 2023

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