90-year-old completes Master's degree on music and dementia

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'From my research, I found a number of studies where it was suggested that thirty minutes a day of listening to personal music was very productive.' Via ABCClassic

about music and dementia. She completed the course online from the Victorian town of Bairnsdale, overcoming technological hurdles that would challenge many others.Prendergast studied the effects of music therapy in nursing homes, including the delivery of personalised playlists using music technology.

Music technology has changed a lot throughout Prendergast's life. In an interview with ABC Classic she recalled a time when it was common to make your own music: "In nursing homes I found that music helped calm patients who may be feeling aggressive and it generally gave them joy. It is exceedingly important that the music played be of their choice, songs that brings back memories and emotions which help them to recall their past. It seems to bring back their identity and gain respect from others which also helps include them in the group around them rather than being left to feel isolated.

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