{"title":"Fiona Costa","description":"\u003cp\u003eFiona Costa’s work provides practical and creative resources designed to support carers and educators in engaging older people through music. Her books offer inspiring ideas that combine everyday musical activities with thoughtful approaches to enhance wellbeing and connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in the \u003cem\u003eEducation \u0026amp; Reference\u003c\/em\u003e category, her publications are valuable tools for anyone seeking accessible, imaginative ways to enrich the lives of older adults through shared musical experiences.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"take-note-100-everyday-musical-ideas-for-carers-to-use-with-older-people-by-adam-ockelford-9781032634975","title":"Take Note: 100 Everyday Musical Ideas for Carers to Use with Older People","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMusic is increasingly recognised as being an activity that can be of enormous benefit to those living with dementia. \u003cem\u003eTake Note: 100 Everyday Musical Ideas for Carers to Use with Older People\u003c\/em\u003e will help anyone working with older people to find ways of using music effectively, regardless of their musical training or ability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePresented on easy-to-access cards, there are 100 different ideas for using music, each one tried and tested by the authors. Cards include ideas for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEncouraging participants to listen to music and join in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUsing music to help achieve particular effects, such as wellbeing and the relief of anxiety, depression and agitation\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWorking with individuals and groups\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEnhancing social engagement\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eImproving memory and communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe resource is accompanied by a website that illustrates the ideas set out on the cards with videos and musical materials. \u003cem\u003eTake Note\u003c\/em\u003e is a useful aid for caregivers, music practitioners and therapists working with older people, whether in a care home, a day care centre or in a private home. The cards are also a helpful resource for family members of those with dementia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47607859937516,"sku":"9781032634975","price":93.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781032634975-take-note-100-everyday-musical-ideas-for-carers-to-use-with-older-people.jpg?v=1778176200"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/fiona-costa.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}