Empowering stroke survivors through accessible music-making
Tanya Silveira |
TEDxNewtown
• November 2019
Stroke is now one of the leading causes of disability, worldwide. Along with the devastating reality of the potential long-term loss of motor function, one-third of stroke survivors will experience post-stroke depression. So how do you motivate someone to continue with their physical rehabilitation, whilst they are in a constant state of depression? Music Therapist and Researcher, Tanya Marie Silveira believes that we need to empower stroke survivors through accessible music-making; not only does engaging in music therapy emotionally support the survivor, but it also promotes the rewiring of the injured brain... at the same time! So how does it work? Watch this TEDx talk to find out more…