Muzikološki Zbornik (Jun 2018)

Music and Aging: A Contribution to the Research of the Role of Music in Quality Aging Supported by the Case of the Ptuj Retirement Home

  • Vita Lunežnik,
  • Ana Hofman,
  • Nives Ličen

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4312/mz.54.1.123-140
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 54, no. 1
pp. 123 – 140

Abstract

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The article focuses on the benefits of music for older adults in retirement homes. Relevant literature was studied to investigate the theoretical and sociocultural context. Furthermore, participatory action research was conducted in the Ptuj retirement home. The findings indicate that the music programme has substantial personal and social value for the residents.

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