Clinical Characteristics of Home-based Music Therapy in Supporting Personhood in People with Dementia
2020
Abstract This study explored the clinical characteristics of home-based music therapy for people with dementia by utilizing a program with a Japanese woman in her late 80 s, who had been diagnosed with probable Alzheimer’s disease. The narrative data, including transcripts of conversations during the sessions, and session notes were analyzed per the concepts of “intersubjectivity” and “singularity.” Results suggested that home-based music therapy provided opportunities for the client, the music therapist, and the client’s family to explore the patient’s personhood and strengthen their respective relationships. Subjective experiences, such as relationship development and the images provoked by meaningful songs, may be the most significant characteristic of home-based music therapy for people with dementia and are also associated with maintaining their personhood.
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