Music in Mind at Acacia Lodge Care Home

Between September 2017 and February 2018, we are trialling a new approach to our Music in Mind project at Acacia Lodge Care Home. The home’s Activities Coordinator took part in Music in Mind previously and has now began delivering her own music sessions at the care home, but is looking for extra support from Camerata musicians with regards to the musical techniques that will provide the best outcomes for the residents. Thus, the Activities Coordinator, Camerata musician and Music Therapist will be co-delivering the Music in Mind sessions together in order to enable the care home to provide high quality, improvised sessions. This process will be evaluated by HKD Research Ltd alongside two dementia nurse specialists.