My greatest desire is to accomplish is to implement a program that may help create sustaining a senior citizens long-term memory as well, in the event that no other medical condition interferes such as: Dementia or Alzheimer’s. If a client does not speak, I hope that I will be able to help them respond comfortably. If they have a problem moving their limbs, I hope the client will be able to accomplish moving their limb or limbs’ through a musical activity.
There are variations for Music “in” therapy and music “as” therapy. When a client’s relationship to music is primary then music is used as a therapeutic avenue. However, when a client’s relationship to the therapist is primary then music is used in therapy. The difference is that it does not matter what the choice is for each individual client because either way there will be an allegiance of a musical experience to assist in offering a benefit. There is a physical interaction between the client and the therapist which may be to create, perform or improvise music. The client develops skills that will support their ability and the therapist will observe the various methods to reach the client(s).