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A Music Therapy Assessment Manual: With a Focus on Aged Care Published by Music Therapy Department, Aged Care Rehabilitation and Aged Services Program, 2001, Price £9.00 By Cherie Baxter, RMT & Fiona Vance, RMT This manual was created to assist registered music therapists (RMTs) in their tasks of assessment and documentation of music therapy programmes. Professional practice of music therapy requires clinicians to be clear and precise in their identification of the needs of their client group, their aims for treatment and therapeutic outcomes. It is intended that this manual will:
Accent on Rhythm: Music Activities For The Aged Published by MMB Horizon Series, 1981, Price £16.00 By Donna Douglass RMT-BC One of the primary goals of any rehabilitation program is to provide some form of physical exercises, especially for patients restricted to wheelchairs. In order to initiate such a program it is necessary to provide an incentive for patients to attend the activity, and then to motivate them into wanting to become active participants. Continuing Care For Older People Published by Stanley Thornes, 1997, Price £25.00 Edited by Michael J. Denham 'Continuing Care for Older People' examines the issues surrounding the long term care available to older people, which has never been of greater importance. The alterations to both title and content reflect the changes that have occurred since the last edition entitled Care of the Long Stay Elderly Patient. The book considers both the general and specific aspects of care, including how to measure quality of life, quality standards, nursing and medical care. New chapters are included on ethical issues, the role of the purchaser, the mixed economy in long term care, patients' rights and choice, community care and voluntary homes. This book is unique in considering the entire range of options in long stay accommodation and includes an update on:
For all those involved in the care of older people, including doctors, nurses, occupational therapist, physiotherapists, care attendants, social workers, managers and those involved in policy making and resource planning, this will be an invaluable resource.
Group Work Activities: The Resource Manual For Everyone Working With Elderly People Published by Winslow Press Limited, 1993, Reprinted 1996, Price £28.50 By Danny Walsh Here is a huge collection of practical activities and ideas to use with all groups of elderly people. You will find a whole host of ideas for: word puzzles, quizzes, outdoor activities, relaxation, art, music, crafts, memory games, reminiscence, RO, domestic tasks, day trips and much, much more! These tried and tested activities have been found to be particularly rewarding when working with groups of mentally ill and infirm elderly people. Danny Walsh has produced a book that shows how group work can be fun as well as therapeutic. Groupwork with the Elderly: Principles and Practice Published by Speechmark, 1995, Price £24.75 By Mike Bender, Andrew Norris & Paulette Bauckham
This handbook offers everyone working with elderly people in residential care, hospitals and within the community practical information and assessments on groupwork with the elderly. It includes information on attitudes to ageing, preparing for a group and the practicalities of running groups for the elderly.
Hearing The Voice of People with Dementia: Opportunities and Obstacles Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2002, Price £15.95 By Malcolm Goldsmith Written for all those concerned with providing services for people with dementia and their families, this book emphasises the view that listening is vital to understanding and the development of services. Based on a series of interviews with people with dementia and professionals working in the field, on an extensive literature search, and on a consultative document which was sent out to over a thousand people, the author discusses such topics as:
Practical advice and suggestions are offered to help professionals gain a greater understanding of dementia and develop skills which aid communication. Looking At Confusion: A Handbook for those Working with the Elderly Published by Winslow Press Limited, 1987, Reprinted 1994, Price £9.65 By Una P Holden NOW OUT OF PRINT - BUY NOW WHILST STOCKS LAST! This book is the result of a growing awareness of the confusion that exists among staff, at all levels, about the meaning and implications of the word 'dementia'. It has become obvious that there is a need to improve knowledge and understanding of this aspect of the ageing process. Even when presented with the facts, the audience - students or otherwise - finds it hard to accept them. Those with years of experience in the caring role are often stunned to hear that dementia is not a disease in its own right, and that some forms are reversible. Many training schemes appear to have skimmed over this issue. There is a reluctance amongst professionals to define their terms clearly, or to provide a working definition which will aid staff in the provision of a relevant and effective service for their clients. The aims of this book, therefore, are:
Discussion topics and exercises are listed, usually at the beginning of a chapter. These are intended to provoke thought, to help the individual to become conscious of his or her own attitudes or beliefs and to increase awareness of the issues to be considered. The subject is contentious, controversial and provocative. If these few chapters do nothing else but incite arguments about their attempt at logic, they will have achieved their purpose.
Monographs: Music Therapy and The Elderly / Music Therapy and Neurology (in one volume) Published by the BSMT, Price £10.00
A Collection of Articles on the Elderly and Neurology published in the British Journal of Music Therapy 1968-1987, the Journal of British Music Therapy 1987-1993, and Conference Papers of the BSMT 1960-1992
A4, total 70 pages, including articles on music therapy with geriatric patients, understanding the elderly alcoholic, music therapy and Alzheimer's Disease, music therapy for psycho-geriatrics, observations of the reactions to music of stroke victims, Musicogenic Epilepsy, music therapy with Parkinson's Disease, Huntington's disease and brain damage.
Music and the Older Generation Published by EMSA Publications, 1995, Price £10.00 By Bill Bulman for The Tibble Trust A handbook of practical suggestions for all those carers and musicians who wish to introduce musical activities into programmes with elderly people.
Music Therapy and The Dementias: Improving the Quality of Life Published by MMB Horizon Series, 1998, Price £9.75 By Ruth Bright This book looks at how the dementias affect our clients, it looks at the way the dementing process affects observers and carers, and it looks in detail at how music in therapy brings some sense of individuality, an experience of caring and creativity, fun and stimulation. Most of all, although the dementing process is necessarily progressive, it looks at hope!
Music Therapy in Dementia Care Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 2000, Price £19.95 Edited by David Aldridge Within the last decade music therapists have developed their work with the elderly and with people with dementia. Drawing on the diverse research and considerable personal experience of contributors from around the world, 'Music Therapy in Dementia Care' takes a comprehensive look at music therapy as a means of improving memory, health and identity in those suffering from dementia - particularly the Alzheimer's type. It explores the issues which may arise in working with this group, such as coping with wartime memories, and shows how music therapy facilitates and enables communication through sound and movement. This fresh, original book is an interesting and informative read for the caregivers and families of dementia sufferers, and an essential resource for music therapists and all those involved in psychogeriatry.
Spirituality and Ageing Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 1999, Price £17.95 Edited by Albert Jewell 'Spirituality and Ageing' presents the experience of ageing as an opportunity for spiritual reflection and affirmation of life. The contributors are religious and spiritual leaders and ethical thinkers from a range of different backgrounds. They define 'spirituality' not just as a religious concept but as the fulfilment of the universal human need for purpose, values and relationships - a sense of wholeness in life. This spiritual dimension helps people face the emotional and psychological challenges of growing older, such as memory loss, dementia, bereavement and fear of death. Existing systems of social care often focus on the material and physical needs of older people; this collection proposes that the spiritual needs of older people are as vital a consideration for their welfare. Through their spirituality, older people can attain a fuller appreciation and understanding of life, which can also inform and enrich the lives of others. 'Spirituality and Ageing' will be an invaluable resource for carers looking for a holistic and more reflective approach to work with older people.
The Psychology of Ageing: An Introduction Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 1991, Price £16.95 By Ian Stuart-Hamilton What happens when people grow older? How does ageing affect the abilities of the older person? The author of this new, introductory book covers all the principal areas of the psychology of ageing: perception, intelligence, memory, language, personality and the dementias from both a theoretical and a practical viewpoint. The book is written in non-specialist language; no prior knowledge in psychology is expected or necessary. No psychological or neurophysiological terms are introduced without at least a full definition provided. People associated with the care and treatment of the elderly such as nurses, social workers and others in the caring professions will find it especially useful, although it will also be useful as an introduction for psychology students. The author provides a comprehensive set of references and 'suggested reading' sections at the end of each chapter, to help readers who want to pursue a particular issue further. The book also includes a very extensive glossary of technical terms and a full index. Wholeness in Later Life Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 1997, Price £17.95 By Ruth Bright Examining the care of older people from a holistic viewpoint, Ruth Bright argues that all of geriatric care - physical, psychological, spiritual and psycho-social - is, or should be, intended to improve the overall quality of life for older people, so that they can actively enjoy life and do not simply have to endure it until death comes as a relief. To that end the book discusses the many different challenges that an older person might face, including physical difficulties, psychiatric problems, mental retardation, and the impact that a lifelong disability can have, particularly when it accelerates the ageing process. The book also discusses the cultural aspects of ageing, and uses case studies to provide illustrative examples of how and why quality of life can and should be improved. In the second section of the book the author explores the use of music therapy as an example of preserving a high quality of life for older people. By approaching all aspects of the life of older people, 'Wholeness in Later Life' teaches us to appreciate the totality of a person who happens to have aged.
Why Does THAT Happen? Discussions on Geriatric Care Published by Music Therapy Enterprises, 1990, Price £8.00 By Ruth Bright Born in London and educated at Queen Anne's, Caversham and the University of Melbourne, Ruth Bright's interests in music and psychology led her naturally into the field of Music Therapy. In this work she has contributed a great deal to the study of Geriatrics, with many books to her credit. In her work, Ruth's insights and observations, combined with a sound know-ledge of the disease of old age, have led to the writing of this new book. The book is perhaps unique in that it looks not only at disease and rehabilitation but also at people's feelings - staff, patients and relatives; it looks openly at the way feelings, personalities and relationships contribute to the "success" or "failure" of our interventions and care of the aged. "Why does THAT happen?" will, as Professor Ian Webster says in his enthusiastic foreword, "de-mystify" geriatrics and he strongly recommends the book to all who are involved in the care of elderly persons.
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