Accredited Music Therapists employ methodology and techniques sensitive to our differing resident populations to maintain or restore function, enhance social interaction, assist with management of physical symptoms such as pain, improve function in stroke recovery, assist with contact, meaningful connection and validation in persons with severe dementias and improve quality of life.

Music Therapy is an interpersonal process in which the therapist uses music and all its facets--- physical, emotional, mental, social, aesthetic and spiritual--- to help improve, restore or maintain health.

In some instances the residents' needs are addressed directly through the elements of music; in others they are addressed through the interpersonal relationships that develop between resident and therapist or group.

The music used in therapy may be specially created by the therapist or client, or may be drawn from existing literature in various styles and periods.

Music Therapists at Providence Health Care have participated in national and international research projects and conferences, and supervise music therapy students and interns at various sites.

For further information, check out CAMT www.musictherapy.ca and MTABC www.mtabc.com