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Music therapy—and entertainment—for seniors

5/5/2018

 
By Rachelle Bunch, Alto and Marketing Team Leader for Magnolia Chorale
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The Magnolia Chorale had the honor of singing for the residents at Aegis Living of Queen Anne at Rodgers Park last weekend. As an ensemble that strives to do community outreach, we often get the opportunity to share the stage with middle school and high school choirs around Seattle. However, our favorite concert each season is sharing our music with senior citizens.

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Music is known to help seniors with many aspects of their lives. It can improve health and mental well-being and bring joy. Here are just a few examples: ​
  • Cognitive skills: For dementia patients, music has been proven effective in eliciting a positive response and involvement, even when the patient can no longer communicate.
  • ​​S​peech skills: Music can help slow the deterioration of speech and language skills in dementia patients. It also has been proven that Alzheimer's patients can hum and sing along to their favorite songs, even when they can't remember what is going on around them.
  • Stress reduction: Many caregivers have difficulty managing their aging loved one's stress and agitation. Playing music often helps relax and ease aggressive behaviors.
  • Physical skills: Music often inspires movement. This helps seniors with coordination and with walking and endurance. 
  • Social skills: Music helps encourage seniors to bond with each other and alleviates feelings of loneliness and depression.​​​
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The Magnolia Chorale loved sharing our music with Aegis, and we look forward to singing for you again in the future. ​
Taylor Anderson link
8/24/2018 08:23:07 am

Even though I'm not an senior, I've been really stressed and anxious. It's so cool that music therapy can help reduce stress and aggressive behaviors. My grandmother also has dementia, so it's great that music can also slow down how faster her lingual skills deteriorate. Where can I learn more about how music therapy works?

Magnolia Chorale
8/24/2018 11:46:45 am

We're happy you enjoyed the blog post. You can find a lot more information on music therapy by searching the web. You might also check with nearby hospitals or with your physician for programs that may be available in your area.


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Magnolia Chorale
3213 W. Wheeler St.
PMB 377
Seattle, WA 98199
​contact@magnoliachorale.org
  • Home
  • Meet our new music director
  • About
    • Commitment to Anti-Racism
    • Music Director and Staff
    • Board of Directors
    • Past Music Directors
    • Past Concerts
  • Join Us
    • Student Scholarships
  • WE LOVE OUR SUPPORTERS
  • Blog
  • For Members
    • Membership Information
    • Rehearsal Info
    • Repertoire
    • Member Highlights
    • Pay membership dues