Wellness Domains
Social
Description
Description of Activity: Residents in the Music for the Mind program will be able to experience real life connections with peers, family members, and staff members through a fun activity that will get the mind going and maybe even their singing voices! The recreation therapist and the residents will be collaborating together to make a playlist of residents' favorite songs. Then in a group or 1:1 discussion, each resident will share at least one song with their peers or their family members. This program will benefit the residents in various ways such as relationships among staff and family members, calm and more supportive social environment, residents are more happier and more social, reduction of stress and anxiety, and a chance to remember something or someone that they never thought was possible (musicandmemory.org,2015). Processing/ Debriefing: What experiences have you had that you are grateful for? What happened today/this week that you are grateful for? What relationships are you thankful for? What opportunities to help others are you thankful for? What insight have you gained that you are grateful for? What have others in your life done that you are thankful for? Have you ever tried a gratitude journal? Any thoughts? Who do you appreciate? How are you fortunate? What is something that truly makes you grateful and happy?
Instructions
Preparation: 1:1: Recreation therapist will have song and lyrics sheet ready ahead of time (at least a week prior to activity) Recreation therapist will set the room up accordingly (table with sound system device, song/lyrics sheets, and a list of their debrief questions after the activity) Small group: The recreational therapist and additional staff will set up the room accordingly (chairs for ambulatory residents, table for sound system devices and noise makers) The recreational therapist will make sure all sound devices are working properly and efficiently The recreational therapist and additional staff will help residents to the common area/dining room if they are in a wheelchair. Limitations: Time constraints only allow for one song to be played Residents may be hard of hearing Certain songs might bring back unpleasant memories
Details
| Group Size | Time of Day | Duration | Acuity Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small (2 - 4) | Any | 30 minutes | Assisted Living Long-term Care Memory Care Skilled Nursing/Rehab |
| Facilitator | Gender | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Programming | Coed |
Resources
Sound System: iPod, Spotify, mp3 player, piano, computer Musical instruments and noisemakers Lyric and song sheets Chairs for ambulatory residents
Supporting Research
Skrivervik, E., Buettner, L. L., & Testad, I. (2012). Care staff experiences of facilitating person-centered care and resident involvement through the use of individualized music in dementia care. Activities Directors’ Quarterly for Alzheimer’s & Other Dementia Patients, 13(4), 33–46. Geist, M. E. (2015). The healing power of music. Retrieved from https://musicandmemory.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/AARPBulletin.pdf Schaeffer, J. (2020). Music Therapy in Dementia Treatment- Recollection through sound. Retrieved from https://www.todaysgeriatricmedicine.com/news/story1.shtml
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