The use of music therapy in developing a communication system in a withdrawn, depressed older adult resident: A case study

Journal/Book: Music Therapy Perspectives. 1988; 5: 82-85.

Abstract: Presents a case study to illustrate the use of music therapy as a means of increasing verbal and nonverbal communication in a withdrawn, depressed 91-yr-old Black female. Once the S had developed a system of communicating through music, she exhibited an increase in participation in social activity groups, which led to the formation of a social support system for her. ABSTRACT 2: This case study illustrates the use of music therapy as a means of increasing vasrbal and nonverbal communication in a withdrawn, depressed, older adult female. The roots of depression in the aged are discussed with an emphasis on withdrawal as an emotional reaction to personal losses. The components of music therapy intervention include moving to music, singing, instrument playing, and decision-making. Once the resident had developed a system of communicating through music, she exhibited an increase in participation in social activity groups which led to the formation of a social support system for her.

Note: Using Smart Source Parsing music therapy; verbal & nonverbal communication; withdrawn & depressed Black 91 yr old female; case report

Keyword(s): Music therapy; verbal communication; nonverbal communication; major depression; aged ; very old; case report; adulthood. music-therapy, communication-skills, depression, elderly-older-adults, withdrawal.

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