"Music therapy has been integral in ensuring our child's quality of life and has helped her gain skills that we thought might not be possible. We are very thankful for her therapist and the service she provides."
Musical Memoirs
A personalized reminiscence program connecting older adults and loved ones through music.
Musical Memoirs is a remote, individualized reminiscence program from West Music that will help you and your loved ones celebrate and commemorate essential milestones from their lives. A board certified music therapist will guide conversations with family members or loved ones, identifying and playing favorite songs associate with the most important milestones of their lives. At the end of the program, we will provide a playlist of all the essential songs discussed to make the memories last a lifetime!
What is involved in this program?
- Four music therapy sessions for a special introductory price of $149.
- Makes a great gift!
- An older adult (or couple) will connect and reminisce virtually with a family member or friend, guided and supported by a board certified music therapist.
- At the conclusion of the program, the music therapist will provide a playlist of all of the songs discussed as a keepsake for the participant and family.
What activities will be included in the sessions?
- Discuss meaningful music associated with different milestones and chapters in life
- Singalong with preferred songs that the music therapist will play on guitar.
- listen to and engage with recordings of favorite songs.
- Move to the music, and engage in collaborative music-making, as appropriate
What will you need to participate?
- A computer, tablet, or smartphone with a microphone (and a camera is preferred).
- An internet connection that can support live video
- The ability to log on to a weekly meeting, either independently or with assistance from facility or staff
Fill out the form to register, and we will be in touch to schedule your sessions.
Musical Memoirs Registration
"Musical Memoirs" is a music therapy-informed, individualized reminiscence program connecting older adults and loved ones through music. Our board-certified music therapists will facilitate conversations about the music that has been meaningful to your loved ones over the span of their life thus far. Through structured conversation and 'live' music adapted to your needs, you can connect and learn about milestones in your loved ones' lives. SPECIAL INTRODUCTORY PRICE 4 Music Therapy Sessions for an introductory price of $149.00 - Makes a Great Gift!!
Proven cognitive benefits:
- Participation in small group, reminiscence-focused music therapy may reduce depressive symptoms in elderly people with memory loss.*
- Among individuals with dementia, higher levels of verbal participation during reminiscence were observed when music was present vs. when music was not used.**
- Music therapy was determined to be a good resource for improving face-name recognition among some older adults with memory loss.***
- A music therapy intervention facilitated by a board certified music therapist was found to improve next-morning cognitive functioning among dementia patients.****
*Ashida, S. The effect of reminiscence music therapy sessions on changes in depressive symptoms in elderly persons with dementia. Journal of Music Therapy, 37(3), 170-182.
**Olderog-Millard, K.A., & Smith, J.M. (1989). The influence of group singing therapy on the behavior of Alzheimer's disease patients. Journal of Music Therapy, 26(2), 58-70.
***Carruth, E.K. (1997). The effects of singing and the spaced retrieval technique on improving face-name recognition in nursing home residents with memory loss. Journal of Music Therapy, 34(3), 165-186.
****Bruer, R.A., Spitznagel, E., & Cloninger, C.R. The temporal limits of cognitive change from music therapy in elderly persons with dementia or dementia-like cognitive impairment: A randomized control trial. Journal of Music Therapy, 44(4), 308-328.
5 - 2024 Survey
"Our son's therapist is a creative, compassionate, and talented music therapist whose work with him has been pivotal to his growth & happiness."
4 - 2024 Survey
"The diversity of music and songs for our patients are always astonishing & appreciated. Our patients always feel included and loved during their time in music therapy."
3 - 2024 Survey
"My son's therapist is creative with incorporating goals into therapy. His alertness and health is fluid, and she seems to make it work!"
2 - 2024 Survey
"Our therapist has a wonderful smile & pleasant attitude that makes it easy for a person to participate. Because there is no pressure to sing outloud, the focus is all on exercise, better breathing, and having a good time!"
