Course Description

In this musical webinar, participants will learn about research supporting the evidenced based use of music to help people with dementia.  We will explore the cognitive and psychosocial impact of both receptive (listening) and active (singing, instrument playing) engagement with music.  The webinar will include a video example and stories of case studies.   Participants will learn about interventions they can integrate into their work, even if they have no music training as well as musical strategies to prevent cognitive decline.  
 *There are no conflicts of interest to report.

Learning Objectives

  • Participants will be able to describe the impacts of music on cognition, emotion, identity, and physical well-being in people with dementia.

  • Participants will be able to explain how participation in a choir improves the psychosocial well-being of people with dementia.

  • Participants will be able to apply choir-based music interventions in their work with people with dementia and their family members.

Course Curriculum

1 Continuing Education Credit

  1. Course Introduction

  2. Module One: Music-based Therapeutic Interventions for Dementia

  3. Module One Quiz: Music-based Therapeutic Interventions for Dementia

  4. Conclusion

Course Highlights

  • 1 Continuing Education Credits
  • 1 Module Course
  • $36.00 to $40.00

Instructor(s)

Adjunct Professor of Psychology, Dickinson College Nancy K. Farber, Ph.D.

Nancy K. Farber is a clinical psychologist who also holds a degree in music. She is the founder and program director of the non-profit organization Centre for Music and Mental Health. She also teaches a Seminar in Music and Mental Health for the Psychology Department at Dickinson College and conducts continuing education workshops on Suicide Prevention. She has served as an Associate Professor at both Eastern Illinois University and Dickinson College and has worked as a clinical psychologist in a variety of settings. Dr. Farber’s recent publications include articles in Music and Medicine (2025) and The Humanistic Psychologist (2021), and a book entitled Vessel: Writing through the fear of death, responsibility, isolation, and meaninglessness (2020). Dr. Farber received her B.S. degree in Communication Arts from Cornell University, her M.S.Ed. in Psychological Services from the University of Pennsylvania, and her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Ball State University. She received her B.A. in Music from Lebanon Valley College.

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