03/31/2026
March is Music Therapy Awareness Month! Music Therapy is an intervention used by certified Music Therapist within therapeutic relationships, that can provide cognitive, physical, spiritual, social and emotional support.
We're pleased to support Shoreham Village Continuing Care Facility Between The Mountains Music Therapy project through our Community Grants Program. Music Therapy supports the seniors' overall needs for health and wellbeing, fostering person-centered care. The Music Therapist offers a variety of interventions based on the needs of the residents - singing, music games, guided relaxation, movement, song writing and sensory stimulation. Participants may use a tambourine or shakers, sing, tap their toes or just listen.
The benefits of Music Therapy are evident through decreased negative behaviours, increased positive moods and an overall personal well being.
“I like when we have music therapy — it makes me happy.”
Your support helps fund programs like this across Nova Scotia — bringing connection, compassion, and care to communities.
Donate today to help us continue supporting life-changing programs like music therapy: www.mentalhealthns.ca/donate
[ Image description: A series of photos inside a long-term care setting shows a music therapist engaging with older adults. In one image, she sits in front of residents in wheelchairs playing a guitar. Other images show close, one-on-one interactions — holding hands while singing and playing instruments like a tambourine. ]
