| Contents |
Introduction. Rhythm-based music therapy ; Manual content -- Working with the well older adult. Myths and facts about aging ; Functioning of the well older adult ; Physical functioning (Points to remember: Motor changes ; Neuro-sensory changes ; Sensory changes) ; Psychological/emotional functioning (Points to remember: Motivation ; Coping skills and mental health) ; Social functioning (Points to remember: Social functioning) -- Volunteer training curriculum. 10-week program outline ; Goals and objectives of percussion/rhythm program ; Activities outline (Rhythmic names: warm up ; Egg shakin' blues: warm up ; Three word share: warm up ; Paddle drum ball roll... group pass: warm up ; Egg pass: group focus ; 8-4-2 rhythm exercise... Patschen knee pat: group focus ; Steady pulse: round and round: group focus ; Group Patschen: group focus ; Familiar phrase rhythm training: rhythm/drumming ; Sounds and silences: rhythm/drumming ; Call and response... four beat patterns: rhythm/drumming ; 8-4-2 rhythm improvisation... paddle drums: rhythm/drumming ; Tandem drumming: rhythm/drumming ; Music resources -- Establishing a well older adult volunteer program in your community. Steps to securing sites for training program ; Securing financial support for training program ; Finding volunteer trainees ; Conducting professional presentations ; Concluding remarks -- References -- Appendices. A. Materials for older adult volunteers. Responsibilities of older adult volunteer ; Group percussion/rhythm facilitation principles ; Points to remember ; Sample consent form ; Certificate of completion -- B. Support materials. Suggestions for introductory comments ; Fact sheet: volunteer training program ; Sample press releases ; Sample announcements -- C. Equipment recommendations. A zero budget instrumentation -- D. Strategic alliances. The music products industry ; And the music therapy profession... an idea whose time has come -- E. The music therapy and aging networks. The national aging services network ; The music therapy network ; Acronyms for the aging network ; AARP area and state offices ; Administration on aging regional program directors ; National association of state units on aging. |
| Abstract |
An overview of a project undertaken by the San Diego State University Center on Aging with funding from the Administration on Aging, Department of Health and Human Services to develop a program entitled "Utilizing group percussion strategies for promoting volunteerism in the well older adult." The project goal was the training of older adults to become recreational group percussion leaders under the supervision of a music therapist. |
| General note | The co-authors are Barbara Reuer (also project coordinator) and Barbara Crowe. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| LCCN | 95160171 |
