Learn to harness the therapeutic power of music in aged care settings through this comprehensive 14-hour course. Explore the psychology of music and understand how it provides therapeutic benefits for elderly individuals, particularly those with dementia. Develop practical skills to create personalized music listening programs that integrate seamlessly into overall care plans. Master best practice principles of behavior support by designing individualized music care plans specifically tailored for people living with dementia. Gain expertise in planning and implementing systematic processes for monitoring, adjusting, reviewing, and evaluating music care plans as dementia progresses over time. Build competency in using music as a non-pharmacological intervention to enhance quality of life, reduce behavioral symptoms, and support emotional wellbeing in aged care environments.
Overview
Syllabus
- Discuss the psychology of music and its therapeutic benefits
- Develop effective strategies for creating personalised music listening programs as part of an overall care plan
- Demonstrate best practice principles of behaviour support by developing a personalised music care plan for a person in care with dementia
- Plan and implement processes for monitoring, adjusting, reviewing and evaluating music care plans as dementia progresses
Taught by
Western Sydney University
