The Benefits of Music Therapy in Hospice Care

Music is a magic tool that holds the power to move people, bring them together, create memories, and even aid in comforting hospice care patients.

"Music Therapy is the clinical & evidence-based use of music interventions to accomplish individualized goals within a therapeutic relationship by a credentialed professional who has completed an approved music therapy program. Music therapy interventions can address a variety of healthcare & educational goals."

The goal of hospice care is to support the highest quality of life possible for whatever time remains and music can have a great impact on that.

Music can:

• Relieve anxiety and agitation

• Lessen pain

• Boost mood

• Promote deeper breathing

• Facilitate communication, movement and emotional expression

• Give patients a sense of control

"For hospice patients nearing the end of life, music therapists provide and create moments of joy, peace and calming memories."

Source: You can read more about music therapy in hospice care here.