Music and drawing with institutionalized elderly. Miniconference in Music and Geriatrics (1990, Coquitlam, Canada)

Author(s): Kitchen, Jane

Journal/Book: Activities, Adaptation and Aging. 1992; 17: 27-38.

Abstract: A 14-wk music therapy program with 12 residents of a long term care facility used relaxation, a variety of recorded music selections, art materials, writing, and discussion to facilitate the exploration of feelings and memories. The depth of emotional engagement offered by this method and its usefulness in working with depressed elderly persons is emphasized. This type of program may be a valid therapeutic activity for long-term care residents who are depressed, withdrawn, or experience anxiety.

Note: relaxation & drawing during music therapy; expression & exploration of feelings & memories; institutionalized elderly; conference presentation

Keyword(s): Drawing ; music therapy; relaxation ; aged ; professional meetings and symposia; reminiscence ; emotions ; institutionalization ; adulthood

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