Enhance your caregiving skills and transform the lives of seniors with the proven benefits of music therapy. This comprehensive certification course, developed by Dr. Concetta Tomaino and IMNF staff, and based on the book Music Has Power® in Senior Wellness and Healthcare, is designed to bring the best practices from music therapy into everyday care settings, ensuring that music activities not only entertain but also provide therapeutic benefits. With chapters covering mental health, dementia, movement, and speech rehabilitation, participants will learn how to integrate music therapy-informed interventions to enhance the quality of life for seniors.

This course designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to incorporate cultural relevance into music engagement practices for older adults. The course covers the importance of cultural understanding in music engagement, historical and cultural contexts of music from the 1930s to the 1950s, and the diverse musical traditions of major immigrant groups. Participants will learn to identify and respect the cultural backgrounds of older adults, curate culturally appropriate music selections, and implement inclusive and empathetic music engagement practices. The course emphasizes mindful music selection, personal history consideration, and cultural sensitivity to enhance the well-being and quality of life for older adults.

This training module introduces participants to the benefits of using tablets for music engagement. It explores how tablets can enhance therapeutic practices and care provision, covering top music apps, effective engagement techniques, and additional benefits for older adults such as video calls, memory carousels, and voice-activated technology.

Revisit the 2024 Music Brain Health and Music Based Interventions in Senior Wellness and Healthcare Symposium as an on demand for-credit course! Hosted at the Time Center in New York City, this engaging event delves into the transformative impact of music on the brain and its potential to enhance health and wellness. Ideal for practitioners, caregivers, and anyone passionate about the healing power of music.