Enhancing Senior Wellness with Personalized Music Playlists

The Power of Music in Recreational Therapy

Music is more than entertainment—it’s a therapeutic tool that can enhance engagement, improve mood, and support physical and cognitive well-being. In recreational therapy for older adults, music can be used strategically to stimulate memory, reduce agitation, encourage movement, and foster social connections. Whether in senior living communities, rehabilitation settings, or home-based care, integrating music into therapy programs can significantly enhance quality of life and emotional well-being.


This guide provides practical, evidence-based strategies to integrate music effectively into recreational therapy programs for aging populations.

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Course Overview

Best Practices from Music Therapy for Using Music in Senior Wellness and Healthcare consists of nine in-depth learning modules, each designed to provide a deep understanding of music therapy principles, interventions, and applications across different healthcare settings.

Module 1: What is Music Therapy?

Module 2:  An Introduction to Music Interventions: The Therapeutic Drumming Circle

Module 3: Bringing Music Therapy Best Practices to Your Organization

Module 4: Music for Mental Health and Wellness

Module 5:  Music for People Living with Dementia

Module 6:  Music for Everyday Care of People with Dementia, and Others

Module 7: Music Therapy and Movement Rehabilitation

Module 8: Music Therapy and Speech Rehabilitation

Module 9: Technology and Virtual Programming: Expanding Access to Music Therapy and Music Programming

Pricing

Full Course Access:  $400

Individual course modules are also available for credit (membership not included).


Enrollment Benefits: Purchase of full course includes one-year IMNF membership with clinical guidance and support, a professional referral listing, and a copy of Dr. Tomaino’s book, Music Has Power® in Senior Wellness and Healthcare.


NCTRC approved 9.5 credit hours (0.95 CEUs)

Recommended For:

  • Long-Term Care Professionals and Administrators
  • Recreational Therapists and Activity Professionals
  • Arts-Based Practitioners
  • Music Therapists*
  • Musicians
  • Artists
  • Family Caregivers


*Master’s level MT-BC’s interested in a certificate as an Advanced Senior Care Music Therapist (ASCMT) can complete this course along with a specialized in person training at IMNF in Mount Vernon, NY. Contact us for more information.


"This course is incredibly valuable for those who want to incorporate music into caregiving and senior care. It is informative, engaging and is filled with meaningful content. The course gives thoughtful, practical and easy to follow ideas for bringing music into various health settings."

~Molly Carpenter, Gerontologist and Recreation Therapist. 


Ready to enhance your professional practice and bring the healing power of music into your care setting?

Enroll now and become a leader in music-based healthcare.

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For more information on the programs and services offered by the Institute for Music and Neurologic Function, please call 914-513-5179 or email imnf@wartburg.org.