The Use of Music and Music Therapy in Ameliorating Depression Symptoms and Improving Well-Being in Nursing Home Residents With Dementia

Frontiers in Medicine

Kendra D. Ray¹ 

关键词: dementia;    depression;    music therapy;    music activities;    geriatrics;    Alzheimer's disease;    aging;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fmed.2018.00287

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Background: Studies have shown music therapy can improve depression symptoms in dementia and the use of music activities show promise to have positive impacts on wellbeing. However, few studies show the influence of a music intervention led by certified nursing assistants (CNAs) trained by music therapists to address depression symptoms and wellbeing in individuals with dementia.

【 授权许可】

CC BY