Our Arts Walk event included Music-Thanatology, an offering of music featuring the harp and voice
"Music-thanatology is a professional field within the broader sub-specialty of palliative care. It is a musical/clinical modality that unites music and medicine in end-of-life care. The music-thanatologist utilizes harp and voice at the bedside to lovingly serve the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the dying and their loved ones with prescriptive music.
This music can help to ease physical symptoms such as pain, restlessness, agitation, sleeplessness and labored breathing.
It offers an atmosphere of serenity and comfort that can be profoundly soothing for those present. Difficult emotions such as anger, fear, sadness and grief can be relieved as listeners rest into a musical presence of beauty,
intimacy and compassion.”
Music-Thanatology Association International
For more information or to request, contact Marianne