The Power of Music in the Lives of Older Adults

Autor/inn/en	Creech, Andrea; Hallam, Susan; McQueen, Hilary; Varvarigou, Maria
Titel	The Power of Music in the Lives of Older Adults
Quelle	In: Research Studies in Music Education, 35 (2013) 1, S.87-102 (16 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1321-103X
DOI	10.1177/1321103X13478862
Schlagwörter	Older Adults; Music; Well Being; Aging (Individuals); Literature Reviews; Music Activities; Barriers; Participation; Social Influences; Musical Composition; Singing; Musical Instruments; Therapy; Case Studies; Foreign Countries; Community Programs; Questionnaires; Interviews; Focus Groups; Video Technology; Observation; Quality of Life; United Kingdom + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Älterer Erwachsener; Musik; Well-being; Wellness; Wohlbefinden; Aging; Altern; Musikalische Aktion; Teilnahme; Sozialer Einfluss; Komponieren; Gesang; Musikinstrument; Therapie; Case study; Fallstudie; Case Study; Ausland; Fragebogen; Interviewing; Interviewtechnik; Beobachtung; Lebensqualität; Großbritannien
Abstract	A compelling body of research demonstrates that music continues to offer powerful potential for enhancing health and well-being in old age. Active music-making has been found to provide a source of enhanced social cohesion, enjoyment, personal development, and empowerment, and to contribute to recovery from depression and maintenance of personal well-being throughout these latter stages of adult life. Within a context where life expectancy at age 65 years is rising rapidly and yet where increasing numbers of older people are reported to be living in isolation or suffering from depression, this body of research has important implications for understanding how access to active music-making may enhance the lives of older people. This article reviews a body of literature relating to specific benefits of active participation in music-making amongst older people. A case study is presented, illustrating some of the key points from the literature. Some barriers to participation are identified and implications for older people and their carers are discussed. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01