OLDER ADULTS
Music therapists work with people living with a neurological condition such as acquired brain injury, stroke, dementia and Parkinson’s disease. Individual and group programs assist with rehabilitation and enhance quality of life.
Music Therapy is also effective in:
Maintaining skills -
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Improving verbal and non-verbal communication
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Extending movement and physical co-ordination
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Assisting memory and cognitive processing
Quality of Life -
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Facilitating self-expression and enhancing identity
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Reducing anxiety, improving mood and building confidence
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Improving engagement and motivation to participate
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Supporting people in times of loss and grief
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Assisting staff and clients
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Modelling how to use music for functional tasks. This could be during personal cares, or when working with relatives.
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Facilitating group sessions where both clients, staff and whanau can participate in meaningful shared experiences.
Services include:
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Individual sessions - within your home or facility or alternatively, you can come to us - referral form
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Group sessions - We have a range of programs - contact us to find out more.
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Movement to Music Group
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Inclusive therapeutic singing Group
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Cognitive & communication Groups
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Adult Groove Band
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We are proud to share that we currently work with a number of facilities, if you are part of one of these facilities, please ask your support workers for more information on how to join in.
Enliven - Presbyterian Support Services
Charles Upham Retirement Village | Rangiora | | Rest Home
Burlington Village | Retirement Village Christchurch | Qestral
Funding:
We work with a number of funding bodies, including but not limited to, ACC, Life Links, Manawanui, Florence Nightingale, Laura Ferguson & many more. We can provide you a quote to support your application. Keep up to date with funding information here.
Funding grants:
We can also provide you with a list of funders that we have had success with, if you would like some support with the application, please contact us.
