I am a professional carer and I work with people living with all kinds of dementia. In 2015 I received the ‘Great British Carer Award’ for London which I am very proud of. My musical mind project is a music activity in form of therapy that aims to manage the serious behavioural disorders associated with dementia using musical memory and associated emotions. The ability to feel emotions is one of the last attributes to be lost in the brain injured by Alzheimers. The medial prefrontal cortex is the centre of musical memory, other memories and emotions. These are the brain areas that take longer to atrophy with dementia.
About Me
My Musical Mind Project
How it is performed
This form of musical therapy utilises personalised autobiographical playlists, using headphones and a mp3 player as tools based on a person centred care model, which allows us to manage certain behaviours (agitation, mood, isolation) without causing distress to the person in care.
Objective
To improve the state of mind, quality of life and well-being of people with moderate-advanced dementia, their relatives and the professionals who work with them. To enhance the management of behavioural disorders associated with non- pharmacological alternatives
Amenities
Free consultation
By appointment only
Reviews
2 Reviews
Timothy Spratt
25 November 2019
25 November
2019
The My Musical Mind Project was a wonderful therapy that Paula brought to my partner Philip through the last few months of his life. There is no doubt in my min...
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Joanne Nathan
20 November 2019
20 November
2019
Paula's care for my mother was second to none in the last stages of Alzheimers. It was amazing to see how my mum responded to the music therapy sessions. Listen...
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Camden Town, Kentish Town, Archway, Belsize ParkHighgate, Hampstead
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