Music for mood & connection
Music therapy
Personalised, active music to lift mood, ease agitation, and spark connection - especially in dementia.
What it is
Familiar, meaningful music - sung, tapped, or moved to - used to support mood, calm, and social connection.
Making it work
The active ingredient is personal meaning.
- Build a playlist from favourite eras and songs
- Make it participatory - sing, sway, tap
- Use calming music for agitation, upbeat for connection
Helpful next
This is general education, not medical advice. Talk to your clinician before starting, stopping, or changing any treatment.