July 5Spotlight Session 1

Music Therapy and Well-Being of Older Adults

Moderator

Amy Clements-Cortes

Amy Clements-Cortes

Canada

Music and Health Research Collaboratory, University of Toronto

Presenters

Imogen Clark

Imogen Clark

Australia

The University of Melbourne; Austin Health

Hanne Mette Ochsner Ridder

Hanne Mette Ochsner Ridder

Denmark

Aalborg University

Mayu Kondo

Mayu Kondo

Japan

Tokai University

Karyn Lesley Stuart

Karyn Lesley Stuart

South Africa

Cape Town Music Therapy; Old Age Homes; MusicWorks; University of Pretoria

Description

Countries around the world are facing a variety of issues related to aging populations. Healthcare organizations and government agencies are exploring ways to address issues related to aging. Speakers from various countries will present how the current situation in their respective country is and report their perspectives regarding music therapy and well-being for older adults.