Music and Dementia

Theory and Implications for Music Use in Dementia Care

Sandra Garrido (Woodford, NSW, AUSTRALIA)

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Academic Press Inc
16 June 2025

Physiology; Neurosciences

Music and Dementia: Theory and Implications for Music Use in Dementia Care presents research on the effect of music on the brain for neurodegenerative diseases and care. This volume examines the neurological impact of music from research to clinical application, offering case studies and practical steps. This book will be of interest to researchers in dementia and neurodegeneration, as well as practitioners and clinicians interested in the therapeutic application of music in dementia care.

By: Sandra Garrido (Woodford NSW AUSTRALIA)
Imprint: Academic Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 235mm, Width: 191mm,
Weight: 450g
ISBN: 9780443240591
ISBN 10: 0443240590
Pages: 250
Publication Date: 16 June 2025
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Sandra Garrido has a background in both music and psychology and is currently a Senior Research Fellow at the MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour & Development at Western Sydney University. She previously received a Fellowship from the National Health & Medical Council of Australia to investigate the effects of music listening on people living with dementia and has been researching this topic for 8 years. She has published numerous articles on this topic in peer reviewed and industry journals as well as taking part in training for aged care staff on the effective use of music. She has developed online training and an alternative credential for aged care staff on the effective use of music and her guidelines for developing personalized playlist programs are widely in use in aged care in Australia.