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Music Therapy: An Example of Non-Pharmaceutical Resident Therapy

On Behalf of | Jan 16, 2018 | Nursing Home Abuse

A California nursing home is using music therapy for residents suffering from dementia. The nursing home is part of a California study of 4,500 nursing home residents throughout the state. Researchers are trying to determine whether music can replace antipsychotic drugs and restraints to help residents who are prone to agitation. Some research suggests that music therapy could help with recovery in people with coma or who are in a vegetative state. Check out the story here: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/s…