Dementia Care: Art and Music Interventions

Course Code: REL-PAC-0-DCAMI

Hours: 0.5

Type: Online Course

Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2028

Learning Objectives:
Identify four ways music and art interventions can meet the psychological needs of people with dementia

Outline:

Section 1: Introduction

About This Course

Learning Objectives

Section 2: Psychological Needs

What Do People with Dementia Need?

Psychological Needs

How Music and Art Can Help

Self-Expression

Communication

Intellectual Stimulation

Socialization

Review

Music Intervention Ideas

Choosing Appropriate Music

Setting Up the Music Environment

Art Intervention Ideas

Art Safety Considerations and Guidelines

Guidelines for Viewing Art

Photo Viewing Ideas

Review

Summary

Section 3: Conclusion

Summary

Course Contributor

References

Writer: Annette Brownlee BSN, RN

Annette Brownlee, BSN, RN is an SME Writer for the Post-Acute Care team. She has a Bachelor of Arts in advertising from Michigan State University and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the University of Northern Colorado. Annette has worked in skilled nursing and home health. Her most recent experience includes being a Staff Development Coordinator and Infection Preventionist.

Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Entry level Activities Professional; Entry level Direct Care Workers; in the following settings: Post-Acute Care.

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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.