Does Movement and Music Make a Difference?

Music therapists often use movement in sessions with clients.  Personally, I try to always include movement, especially with older adults mainly because their physical activity usually declines as they age.  Sometimes I may use a scarf or stretchy band to promote movement and then other times, I use playing instruments as a way to encourage movement. Either way, there are times when my clients who have advanced dementia or Alzheimer’s disease find doing the simplest physical task a challenge.  

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