Instru(mental)
An applied music science podcast, hosted by a music therapist. Discover and appreciate the intricacies of musical behaviors, and how music functions in your life.
Instru(mental)
#8 - Music and Dying
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How does music help us deal with death? This episode covers research that gives us insights into how music can lessen death anxiety and then discusses three ways that music is used in hospice care to support individuals at the end of life. Takeaways include resources like the Five Wishes document and ideas for how to start important conversations with your loved ones about death.
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