Hersill is taking part in the Conference on Music Therapy for Older Adults, organised by the Vianorte-Laguna Foundation, an event that will bring together professionals and experts to share experiences, projects and knowledge on the role of music therapy in active ageing and cognitive decline.
Music therapy as a tool for providing more humane care for older people
An ageing population presents new challenges for healthcare and social care. Sharing knowledge and experiences regarding new support tools is essential to continue moving towards person-centred care models.
With this aim in mind, the Vianorte-Laguna Foundation is organising the Conference on Music Therapy for Older People: Active Ageing and Cognitive Decline, an event designed to explore in greater depth the applications of music therapy in the context of older people.
Hersill is participating as a partner organisation in this initiative, as part of its commitment to projects that help to promote a more human approach to healthcare and the exchange of knowledge amongst professionals.
The conference will bring together specialists in music therapy and the social and healthcare sectors to discuss various experiences relating to active ageing, cognitive decline and the role of music as a tool for intervention and support, social participation and musical memory.
A forum for sharing knowledge about music therapy and ageing
The event will feature presentations and opportunities for reflection on various areas of application for music therapy with older people. Participants will be able to learn about experiences relating to the use of music in contexts such as active ageing, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease and social participation, as well as projects that explore new forms of intervention through this discipline.
The sessions planned include:
- “Sounds for Wellbeing: Music Therapy in Active Ageing”, led by Cora Leivinson.
- “A Whole Life: A Journey Through Music”, with Nieves Frechilla.
- “Intergenerational choir and service-learning to combat ageism: the TCANTO model”, presented by David Gamella.
- “Life with music: cognitive decline in people with Parkinson’s”, led by Denise Garat.
- “Giving voice to emotions through songs that hold special meaning for people with Alzheimer’s disease”, with Mané Nogueira.
- “The MEMORIEDAD Programme: social participation and rhythmic synchronisation”, presented by Katia Márquez.
The event will provide an opportunity to share different perspectives and professional experiences, encouraging the exchange of knowledge on the role of music therapy in supporting older people.
You can find all the information about this event and register via the event’s official website. Places are limited:
http://jornadamusicoterapiaadultomayorlaguna.netlify.app/
Hersill, committed to making healthcare more people-centred
Hersill’s collaboration with the Music Therapy Day for Older Adults reflects its commitment to initiatives that help bring new experiences and knowledge to the healthcare sector.
As a Spanish company specialising in healthcare technology, Hersill has been working for over 50 years to develop solutions tailored to the needs of healthcare professionals. Alongside technological innovation, the company is committed to a vision of care in which the human element plays an essential role.
Supporting initiatives relating to humanisation, training and the exchange of knowledge forms part of Hersill’s vision to contribute to a more accessible and people-centred healthcare system.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Music Therapy Day for Older Adults?
This event, organised by the Vianorte-Laguna Foundation, brings together professionals and experts to share experiences and knowledge on the use of music therapy with older people.
What topics will be covered during the conference?
The programme includes content relating to active ageing, cognitive decline and various examples of how music therapy is used with older people.
Why is Hersill taking part in this event?
Hersill supports initiatives that promote training, the exchange of knowledge and a more person-centred approach to healthcare.
