Proceedings, Oxford, UK (2002) - World Federation of Music Therapy

However, we must continuously investigate the significant differences in
subjective tempos and non-subjective tempos, or in listening to music and
after listening to music, in evaluating the efficacy of music therapy for
people with senile dementia. We know the channels of significant
differences are in the theta 1 and theta 2 bands, and these bands are also
the relaxation mode EEGs of people suffering from senile dementia (see
Figure 4)
4. It is considered from examining breathing rates during and after clients
listen to music that subjective tempos are comfortable and in the
relaxation modes of the severe and non-severe dementia groups. Non-
subjective tempos are not so suitable for people suffering from severe
senile dementia, because clients’ breathing rates suddenly increase and
decrease during and after listening to non-subjective tempos.
Conclusion
1. The subjective tempo is the key to opening the hearts of clients,
particularly persons with senile dementia. The Subjective tempo of M.M.
= 80 is a checkpoint for their level of dementia.
2. It is suggested that the EEG analysis are useful in evaluating the
efficacy of music therapy practice for those with senile dementia.
3. Presenting familiar music with subjective tempos to elderly people
suffering from dementia is very effective in vitalizing their cerebral
function.
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