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October 28, 2012

Dance and Music Therapy for Life's Most Vulnerable, People with Dementia

This video clip of MindSong shows dance and music therapy with people with dementia. Most of it is about music therapy, but where you can see the most movement and engagement, you can see the dance psychotherapist (as they dance/movement therapists are called in the UK) in action.

 

Nicola Jacobson speaks about using music, song and props to engage people through dance psychotherapy at 1:05 and again at again at 8:15. One of her main aims: "By the end of the group, people feel that they have been able to do something togethervand feel a part of something."

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    The Octaband™ is a fun, interactive tool which promotes individuality and group cohesion through movement for people of all ages and abilities. As a dance/movement therapist, Donna Newman-Bluestein was motivated to design the Octaband to stimulate movement in the elderly with dementia. The stretchy material, bright colors, and innovative design stimulate self-expression, spontaneity, and awareness of others. The center circle provides a strong visual focus, and the 5 1/2" hem at the end of each arm allows those with limited grasping ability to participate. Go to www.octaband.com to learn more.

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