Music Therapy for Hospice

In the hospice setting, music therapy is a non-invasive and compassionate therapy for pain management, spiritual support and emotional expression for patients and their families to approach death and dying with dignity regardless of their musical preferences, cultural or spiritual background. Learn more about music therapy for hospice below.

Music Therapy for Hospice

In the hospice setting, music therapy is a non-invasive and compassionate therapy for pain management, spiritual support and emotional expression for patients and their families to approach death and dying with dignity regardless of their musical preferences, cultural or spiritual background. Learn more about music therapy for hospice below.

Why Music Therapy for Hospice Patients

It is common for hospice patients to feel isolated and disoriented. They are often bedridden and secluded and often suffering physical and emotional pain. Music therapy is one way to connect with them. Our team of music therapists are first and foremost people-centered. We are listeners and observers, trained to quickly assess each patient’s physical and cognitive needs and music interests. Then we engage patients in music they know and love. By meeting each patient with care and support we offer music experiences designed to take their mind off of their pain or bring calmness to disoriented and anxious patients. And it’s not just the patients that experience relief and peace, it’s their families too. Families who may not have seen their loved one express themselves in a long time.

How Hospice Music Therapy Works

In the hospice setting, music therapy is a non-invasive and compassionate therapy for pain management, spiritual support and emotional expression for patients and their families to approach death and dying with dignity regardless of their musical preferences, cultural or spiritual background.

Hospice music therapy services are designed with your program and census in mind. Services are referral based and can come from social workers, family members, the director of nursing, nurses, staff or the patients themselves. Once a referral is received, our music therapist will schedule the session and bring services the patient whether that be in their home or at a facility. Progress notes are written after every session.

Why Choose Us for Your Hospice Program

  • Our team of board-certified music therapists are excellent musicians trained in multiple genres that appeal to many generations – from old standards to country to hymns – and what we don’t know, we will research and learn.
  • We are trained to provide music customized for each patient – sometimes on the spot to bring relaxation, dissipate anxiety or frustration or help a patient orient back to the present moment or a positive memory.
  • We take a non-threatening, relational approach to therapy in order to support patients on an emotional and personal level.
  • We provide legacy recording experiences in which a patient can audio record their favorite songs, poems, quotes to leave as a remembrance for the family.
  • We follow evidence-based practice standards for hospice music therapy and chart session notes after every music therapy session.

Music is a part of every person’s legacy.  At GG, we believe music should be accessible to everyone and that includes end of life. To make music therapy a part of your hospice program click get started below for a free 30-minute consultation.

 

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