title: Music as a healing art for older adults.
abstract: There is increasing evidence of the importance of regular mental and physical exercise to maximize overall health and functioning in older adults. However, many individuals find that reduced strength or disabilities prevent them from participating in the kinds of exercise they enjoyed when they were younger. Music can provide the important benefits of both mental and physical stimulation to even frail older adults. Whether using Conductorcise for aerobic exercise, enjoying the communal experience of singing in a choir, or quietly reflecting on a music recording, music can serve as a healing art for older adults.
authors.affiliation: Apollo's Fire Baroque Orchestra, Cleveland Heights, Ohio, USA. jsorrell@gmu.edu
authors.forename: Jeannette A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Sorrell
authors.forename: Jeanne M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Sorrell
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003704:Dementia / Q000517:prevention & control; D003863:Depression / Q000517:prevention & control; D006233:Persons with Disabilities / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D016330:Frail Elderly / Q000523:psychology; D005851:Geriatric Nursing / Q000458:organization & administration; D006293:Health Promotion / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D009147:Music Therapy / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009735:Nursing Homes; D016896:Treatment Outcome