(By Wendy Catto)
Some time ago, I wrote about our experiment with MP3 players and one client who was asked which music playlist she would like on her ‘modern gadget’. Her conclusive response was ‘any jazz is good jazz’. This time we have been allowed to provide a photo (consent has been received). If a person connects well with music, it brings them joy to listen to their favourite songs. Concentration and lack of stimulation is often a problem with our clients so we may only play music for 10 mins at a time.
We are often met with challenges where a person might not enjoy regular music of any description, or they have lost their sense of rhythm. More recently, we have been introduced to ‘432 Hz music’ (Google this) and this provides a powerful calming effect. There are different types e.g. to sleep, meditate, relax etc. Obviously, it will not help everyone but it is certainly worth a try. The concept is to calm our brain and assist you to focus on the present moment. To give you an example, Amazon Music offers a ‘432 Hz play list’ that you can shuffle. Providing a cuppa, playing 10 mins of this music having a comforting chat can help our wonderful elderly clients.
If you would like to know more about Catto Homecare the contact details are:
Catto Homecare, Mytchett T 01276 500 522. We provide live in and domiciliary care.
Wendy Catto, Registered Manager, Catto Homecare, Email: wendy@catto.net