Music remembers me : connection and wellbeing in dementia / Kirsty Beilharz.

  • Beilharz, Kirsty, 1971-
Date:
2017
  • Books

About this work

Description

While a diagnosis of dementia may be stressful and challenging, this book equips people living with dementia and those who support them with positive, meaningful ways of using music to enjoy experiences together-maximising feeling and connection. Music remembers me includes moving stories from music engagement at HammondCare - one of Australia's leading health and aged care providers - along with practical advice and tips about introducing music into daily care. Author Kirsty Beilharz has woven together fascinating insights into music, our brains and dementia with practical advice on music engagement. This ground-breaking book is written with the general reader in mind and is certain to be a vital resource for supporting people living with dementia in Australia and around the world.

Publication/Creation

Sydney, N.S.W. : HammondCare Media, 2017.

Physical description

vi, 220 pages ; 23 cm

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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Where to find it

  • LocationStatus
    Medical Collection
    WM220 2017B42m
    Open shelves

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ISBN

  • 9780994546111
  • 0994546114