The Use Of Music And Singing On Young Adults Written By...

In this essay I will summarise the article titled ‘The Use of Music and Singing to Help Manage Anxiety in Older Adults’ written by Eells (2014). I will also examine the relevance of the article for clinical practice and my future role as a mental health nurse. In conclusion, I will relay the impact the article has in my work placement and the experiences acquired. In writing the article Eells (2014) examined the rising evidence base for the use of music/singing in taking leisure and hospitable activities as therapeutic nursing interventions for managing anxiety and other health problems in the increasing number of older adults. Eells (2014) started writing the article by going through online literature using searches of Cumulative Index†¦show more content†¦Dementia as the article noted is a universal problem affecting over 35 million people and the number increases annually. In the UK, it is expected that over a million will be affected by 2025 (Alzheimer Society 2007). Dementia causes progressive decline in cognitive functions and complicates the impact of sensory experience by affecting communication, memories, perception, feelings, emotions, and quality of life. McCaffrey (2008) cited by Eells (2014) asserted that music and singing are very important arts used to lessen anxiety and agitation in people with dementia and enhance their quality of life. In a related study article by Sung et al (2010), preferred music and singing intervention provided by trained nursing staff had a profound influence in reducing anxiety in older adults with dementia. Music and singing is increasingly being used as m ode of relaxation during mealtimes, reduce stress and agitated behaviours, aid increased food consumption, evokes feeling of happiness and promotes social interaction. Music and singing is also noted by Chan (2007) cited by Eells (2014) to effect physiological changes such as increased oxygen saturation levels, lowers blood pressure, pulse rate and heart rate. Walker (2011) cited by Eells (2014) noted osteoarthritis as the most frequent incapacitating disease in older adults because it inhibits their mobility, and