Project Title: 

Examining the effects of the Music, Imagery, and Movement (MiM) treatment intervention on emotional and cognitive functioning of residents in long-term care

Funding detail: 
NEA Research Grant
Institution: 
George Mason University
Principal Investigator: 
Holly Matto
Start year: 
2014
End year: 
2016
Project summary: 

To support a randomized, waitlist-controlled trial examining the effects of visual arts, music, and dance therapy on the emotional and cognitive functioning of older adults. The study will occur in a long-term care facility housing low-income, older adults from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. Trained facilitators will engage older adults in a music, imagery, and movement (MiM) intervention, or, alternatively, in social group interaction. The study will include surveys and observational and clinical assessments, focus groups, and structured interviews, along with pre- and post-therapy measurements.