Pioneer Manor launches music-therapy program for residents
The music-therapy program uses sound to help residents reminisce, tell stories, and create poetry with their peers. It involves dozens of different themes — one for every week of the program. "The music will guide the thought. There's been a lot of thought and a lot of research put into this," Pelkman said. Once the music program is established, a "memory care" program will be introduced. This curriculum is designed to improve quality of life for those living with advanced dementia. The courses, put together by Java Group Programs, have been implemented successfully at other long term...
Source: cbc.ca
