The Therapeutic Music program at Windber Medical
Center has a patient centered approach and the use
of live music at the bedside focuses on the needs of
the patient. It is not entertainment, but is
tailored specifically to each individual and their
changing needs. Unlike music therapy, nothing is
expected of the patient, it is not necessary for
them to interact physically or verbally during a
therapeutic music session. Research has shown even
unconscious or comatose patients can benefit from
live therapeutic music. Therapeutic Music is utilized at Windber with many
types of patients including those who are acutely
ill or injured, the chronically ill, the critically
ill, those suffering from dementia, birthing
mothers, the comatose and the dying.
Live Music Can:
- reduce blood pressure
- stimulate memories
- relieve anxiety
- reduce stress
- calm and regulate heartbeat/respirations
- increase endorphin levels
- reduce body and muscle tension
- boost the immune system
- stimulate digestion
- facilitate transition process of the
dying
- aid mental focus
- provide release of emotions and grieving
- stimulate a feeling of well being
- augment pain management
- provide opening for verbal communication
- help regulate body temperature
- equalize brain wave activity
- ease delivery of child birthing
- provide time for contemplation
Music for Healing and Transition Program
Live
music at the bedside is a therapeutic enhancement to the
healing process and the life/death transition. Music is
a universal language and applied live at the bedside can
address the needs of the patient. The therapeutic
musician carefully chooses musical selections in
response to patients needs as defined by patient and/or
assessed by staff.
Physiological mechanisms in response to carefully chosen
musical selections help to alleviate pain, anxiety,
nausea and induce sleep. It also allows for expression
of feelings and can enhance mood and feeling of well
being.
For
more information about Music for Healing and Transition
Program visit www.mhtp.org
The
Clavinova Connection
A Recreational Music Making program developed to optimize
wellness through the enhancement of the immune, nervous
and the endocrine system. Designed for adults who are
non-musical as well as those interested in keyboard
music, this group learning opportunity emphasizes
non-musical outcomes.
Creative stimulation in a low pressure supportive environment
incorporates breathing, gentle movement, visualization
and awareness exercises. These are designed to improve
posture, body mechanics and reducing arthritic and/or
soft tissue pain in the neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists,
hands and fingers. They can also reduce or prevent back
pain, muscle spasms and gait problems. The entire
Recreational Music Making protocols has evidence-based
research in reversing the biological markers of stress
and boosting the immune system. Musical instruments as
tools of wellness open up creative expression that can
unite our bodies, minds and spirits.
For
more information visit www.clavinova.com |
