It's estimated more than 400,000 Australians are living with dementia, which impacts them as well as their loved ones.A new pilot study is exploring how songwriting can help, especially for those with early onset dementia.GuestsAssociate Professor Samantha Loi, neuropsychiatrist at Royal Melbourne Hospital and the University of MelbournePaul Wheelton, carer for his wife AngelaPhoebe Stretton-Smith, music therapistReferencesStatement – NDIS funded music and art therapyBill Shorten flags NDIS changes to music and art therapy funding, ABC News
It's estimated more than 400,000 Australians are living with dementia, which impacts them as well as their loved ones. A new pilot study is exploring how songwriting can help, especially for those with early onset dementia. Guests Associate Professor Samantha Loi, neuropsychiatrist at Royal Melbourne Hospital and the University of Melbourne Paul Wheelton, carer for his wife Angela Phoebe Stretton-Smith, music therapist References Statement – NDIS funded music and art therapy Bill Shorten flags NDIS changes to music and art therapy funding, ABC News