Neurologic Music Therapy® Services
As a Neurologic Music Therapy® Fellow , I create individualized and effective treatment approaches to engage clients at any level of functioning to participate in music therapy. Increased participation maintains or improves their current abilities and fosters meaningful relationships with care partners while maximizing their quality of life. Fanfare Music Therapy also provides education opportunities for the community, healthcare organizations, support groups and care partners.
Who benefits from
Neurologic Music Therapy®?
Adults who have experienced neurological conditions such as Parkinson's, stroke, traumatic brain injury, ALS, and other neurodegenerative diseases. Neurologic Music Therapy® (NMT™) also benefits adults living with Alzheimer’s, dementia, those in hospice/palliative care and even caregivers!
NMT™ is a set of standardized evidenced-based techniques based in neuroscience research. These techniques address cognitive processes, motor function, communication and the psychosocial domain. Elements of music, such as rhythm, melody, dynamics, and tempo are utilized to create structured therapeutic exercises that stimulates the brain driving the movement. By activating the whole brain with music, new neuropathways are created to optimize function and increase functionality. These techniques are implemented in each neurologic music therapy experience.
Focus on Functional Movement
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Motor skills – coordination, balance, strength, range of motion
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Speech and language rehabilitation - speech production, articulation, pacing and rhythm of speech and respiratory support
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Cognitive function – executive function, attention and memory
Individual Neurologic Music Therapy® Services
Private NMT™ sessions are designed to meet the needs of your loved one still living at home. Individually personalized goals are achieved by engaging together with song, movement and playing instruments. The care partner also has an opportunity to participate in music therapy with their loved one providing positive connections during a challenging time of life.
Facility Based Neurologic Music Therapy®
Both group and individual NMT™ sessions are offered at senior living communities serving independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care and other senior adult organizations. Sessions are designed to meet the needs and interests of each participant in order for everyone to participate at their own level.
Benefits
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Brain
Improve or maintain memory or focus
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Movement
Regulate gait and improve overall motor function
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Enhance Communication
Slows decline of speech skills and helps to
regulate speech
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Mood
Making music improves mood and reduces pain
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Improve Relationships
Making music together provides opportunity for
positive social interactions and making new friends
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Relaxing
Reduces agitation, tension and stress
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Connect to Memories
Songs take us back to special times in our lives
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Emotions
Honoring difficult feelings; music making promotes the expression of feelings nonverbally
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Outlet for Creativity
Opportunity to play familiar or new instruments
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Motivation
Increased engagement in physical activity, rehabilitation or socialization