Caring through music

Music matters

Music can make a huge difference to older peoples’ lives. It can boost their mood, give them confidence, keep them active, help them to communicate and much else besides.

Meet the team

Adam Ockelford is Professor of Music at the University of Roehampton and has an international reputation for undertaking music-psychological research that has a practical value.

Fiona Costa has spent the last fifteen years researching the use of effective music interventions with older people in residential care and has also pioneered a range of musical activities for older people in community settings.

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With thanks to

This project is a joint initiative between the University of Roehampton, Cinnamon Care Collection and Sounds of Intent Charity. We gratefully acknowledge the support of Society for Education, Music and Psychology Research (SEMPRE), Live Music Now, Dr Caitlin Shaughnessy, Derek Paravicini and Freckle Design.