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 programmes assist with rehabilitation and enhance quality of life.​

 

Music Therapy is also effective in:​

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Maintaining skills -

• Improving verbal and non-verbal communication

• Extending movement and physical co-ordination

• Assisting memory and cognitive processing

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Quality of Life -

• Facilitating self-expression and enhancing identity

• Reducing anxiety, improving mood and building confidence

• Improving engagement and motivation to participate

• Supporting people in times of loss and grief

• Assisting staff and clients

• Modelling how to use music for functional tasks. This could be during personal cares, or when working with relatives.

• Facilitating group sessions where both clients, staff and whanau can participate in meaningful shared experiences.

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Services include:

• Individual sessions - within your home or facility or alternatively, you can come to us - referral form 

• Group sessions -​​ We have a range of programs - contact us to find out more.​

  • Movement to Music Group

  • Inclusive therapeutic singing Group

  • Cognitive & communication Groups

  • 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.

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Enliven - Presbyterian Support Services

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Charles Upham Retirement Village | Rangiora | | Rest Home

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Burlington Village | Retirement Village Christchurch | Qestral

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​​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. 

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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.