music & memory chancellor’s service fellowship kelly murphy & daniel goltz eno pointe...
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MUSIC & MEMORY
Chancellor’s Service Fellowship
Kelly Murphy & Daniel Goltz
Eno Pointe Assisted Living
2014-2015
PERSONALIZED MUSIC THERAPY
Safe, inexpensive, non-pharmaceutical therapy
Individualized playlists tailored to listener’s previous experience and interests
Immersive listening provided by headphones
ENO POINTE ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY
Located in North Durham
Approximately 75 residents with memory impairment
Primarily funded by Medicare
Varying degrees of dementia
Participant selection made by facility administrator
PROGRAM IMPLEMENTATION
Enrolled 20 residents
Interviewed families, interacted with residents
Purchased music, created playlists Expanded music library with donated CDs
Established system for secure storage
Intuitive labeling for ease of distribution
Trained staff and encouraged participation
PROGRESS Weekly visits
Modified playlists based on reactions
Expanded program
Measured outcomes
Subjective and objective impressions
PROGRESS Weekly visits
Modified playlists based on reactions
Expanded program
Measured outcomes
Subjective and objective impressions
CHALLENGES Creating a continuous listening experience
End-of-life program
Staff investment
Lost or broken devices—fewer than expected!
OVERHEARD AT ENO POINTE…
“It’s real pretty, but you know, I’m old…I can’t play like that.”
“Turn it up!” “R-E-S-P-E-C-T…”
“I love it, I appreciate it.”
“You all have beautiful music.”
“That’s a real great idea you guys have.”
“The iPods have been a huge help in calming residents during our busiest times.”
“She’s usually ready to break out [of here].”
POSITIVE COMMUNITY IMPACT & SUSTAINABILITY Clear improvement in quality of life
Changes in spirit and energy
“Wait List” for joining program
Increased resident cooperation Decreased staff workload
Family appreciation for increased vitality and interaction
iPods recycled/reprogrammable
Involving area high school students
Incorporation into workflow Self-sustainability
Continuation and expansion as Albert Schweitzer Fellows
Acknowledgments: Davison Council Dr. Victor Dzau Dr. Heidi White Doris Coleman Carmelita Karhoff Eno Pointe Staff Our Residents