Music Therapy for Older Adults

Improving quality of life for older adults through meaningful music experiences.

Renee White Music Therapy offers individual and group music-based experiences to foster connection for cognitive wellness for older adults and their caregivers.

   

With our team of experienced certified music therapists, we provide: 

• Individual and family-focused music therapy sessions
• Contractual facility and community-based music therapy experiences for individuals and groups   

Our team is specialized in understanding your or your loved one’s current experiences, such as coping with:

• Dementia
• Alzheimer’s Disease
• Parkinson’s Disease and other Parkinsonian disorders
• TBI/Stroke
• Aphasia
• Cancer
• Emotional needs
• Hospice and Palliative Care

What could music therapy for older adults look like?

• Therapeutic Singing to encourage vocal restoration, reminiscence, and social connection
• Instrument Play ranging from simultaneous play with therapist to group drumming, to encourage motor control, reality orientation, and overall enjoyment
• Movement to Music such as stretching and dance, to promote physical well-being

 

Current Programs

Telehealth Music Therapy with Parkinson Society of Newfoundland & Labrador

   

Learn vocal exercises & warmups to strengthen our voices and keep our respiratory systems strong.

Sing familiar & new songs, keeping our minds & memory active.

Move & groove while learning how rhythm can help coordination & balance.

Have a whole lot of FUN! 

This group music therapy program is offered by certified music therapist Renee White MTA in partnership with Parkinson Society Newfoundland & Labrador.

•  Every Friday
  

• via FB Live & Zoom
  

• FREE for all PSNL Members
  

• Contact RWMT to JOIN! 
  
  
  

  

   

In Harmony - A Music Integrated Support Program for people with dementia and their caregivers.

6 Weekly group music therapy sessions for individuals with Alzheimer's and related dementias.

Simultaneous provision of psycho-educational support for caregivers on coping with grief, loss and life

transitions through music.

 This group is facilitated by certified music therapist Renee White MTA and Owner of OPAL Counselling NL, Michelle Noftall C.C.C.

• Run in 6 week session blocks

• $225.00  per duo (insurance coverage available*)

Register HERE!