References
1. Prevalence of Dementia in Australia
https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/dementia/dementia-in-aus/contents/population-health-impacts-of-dementia/prevalence-of-dementia
2. Effect of song/music on mental health. Music plays a powerful role in enhancing mental health and overall wellbeing for older adults.
“Role of Music in Promoting Health and Wellbeing: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”: This systematic review and meta-analysis explore the biopsychosocial effects of music on individuals over 40 years of age. Active musical participation has beneficial effects on cognitive and psychosocial functioning, while listening to music primarily impacts the cognitive domain. Both active and passive music activities favor health and wellbeing in older adults1.
“How Music Can Help the Elderly and Their Mental Health”: Music, when shared in group settings, has demonstrated a significant reduction in depression among seniors. It provides emotional and cognitive benefits, setting aside feelings of loneliness as older adults enjoy music sessions together2.
“Music’s Healing Rhythms Resonate with Older Adults”: Nearly all older adults find more than entertainment in music. It offers health-related benefits such as stress relief, mood improvement, and increased energy3.
“How Music Impacts Quality of Life for Seniors”: Music stimulates feelings of wellbeing by evoking memories and emotions. It can even bring back memories for seniors with age-related memory issues. Additionally, music helps slow age-related cognitive decline by improving cognitive processing speed4.
3. Effect of song/music on loneliness and social isolation requires personalized approaches, considering individual needs and contexts. Music can play a significant role in enhancing emotional well-being for older adults.
“Loneliness and social isolation interventions for older adults: a scoping review of reviews”: This comprehensive review explores various interventions to reduce loneliness and social isolation among older adults. It highlights the importance of tailored approaches to address individual experiences of loneliness and isolation1.
“Defining loneliness in older adults: protocol for a systematic review”: Although studies on the concept of loneliness among the elderly are limited, this protocol outlines the importance of analyzing loneliness from the viewpoint of older adults. Such insights can influence clinical research and practice4.