Everyday Uses of Music Listening and Music Technologies by Caregivers and People With Dementia: Survey and Focus Group Study.
Dianna VidasRomina CarrascoRyan M KellyJenny WaycottJeanette TamplinKate McMahonLibby M FlynnPhoebe A Stretton-SmithTanara Vieira SousaFelicity Anne BakerPublished in: Journal of medical Internet research (2024)
This study shows that people with a dementia diagnosis and their caregivers already use music and music technologies to support their everyday care needs. The results suggest opportunities to design technologies that enable easier access to music and to support people living with dementia with recreational and therapeutic music listening as well as music-based activities.