Musik als Seelennahrung

The book deals with age(ing) in the overall context of life. Specific topics, sensitivities, needs and resources of senior citizens are described and it is shown how music and music therapy can support elderly people and their relatives so that the change processes of ageing can be better mastered. Various music therapy methods such as silence, improvisation, song, body, composed music and speech as well as the functions of music, music as an impression or impression or music as communication, are described and supplemented with examples of therapy. Music is a resource, and music therapy connects old people with their resources in many ways and strengthens their vitality and zest for life.