The healing benefits of music are both clinical and evidenced based as documented by the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) and National Center for Complimentary and Integrated Health (NIH). RKRM’s mission is to brings these benefits to life for the communities we serve through our [Music for a Cause service].
Music Therapy for the Elderly
Music therapy can help and is used in the treatment of several different disorders including, but not limited to”
- Pain
- Anxiety
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD)
- Cognitive Impairment and Dementia
- Depression
- Parkinson’s Disease (PD)
- Sleep Problems
- Stress
You can find out more on the specific research in each of these disorders at the following link on the NIH website. The elderly struggle with many of these disorders and RKRM brings our karaoke and DJ performances to elderly communities to help bring joy and happiness to begin the healing process.
According to the AMTA, music programs provide structure and meaningful engagement for the elderly in a way that allows the healing process to begin. Find out more about music as a therapy in dementia care by downloading the AMTA factsheet: Music Therapy and Dementia Care: Older Adults Living with Memory Disorders
Music Therapy for Veterans
According to reports by the US Veterans Administration (VA) over many studies and much research music therapies have help veterans in dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PSTD) by reducing depression and improving health related quality of life. The RMRK mission delivers joy and happiness to the veteran community through our [Music for a Cause service].
Secondarily, the AMTA has found there are benefits to family and caregivers of veterans by participating in music therapies with the veteran as documented in the factsheet: Music Therapy with Military Service Members and Veterans.
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You can find out more about the topic of music as a healing therapy by visiting the American Music Therapy Association website www.musictherapy.org/. There you will find a wealth of information, studies, and resources about this miracle healing experience.
If you belong to or know of an organization who serves these communities let them know about the healing power of music. Share what you’ve learned here with them. Then contact us about bringing such a program to their community.
In this way, you too can experience the joy and happiness of helping others. We encourage you to participate in these events as well to experience the many healing properties of music for yourself.
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