Effectiveness of music therapy on biophysical and psychological problems of the elderly

The study was undertaken with a view to assess the effect of music therapy on bio physical and psychological problems of the elderly residing in a selected geriatric home. The methodology used for this study was a quasi-experimental design Pre-test/Post-test Group design. A sample size of 10 elderly (6 females & 4 males) was selected based on the inclusion criteria. The study was conducted in SaiPrashannthiKuttil, kancheepuramdt, Tamil Nadu. A simple random sampling technique was used and the tool used for this study was Sitar Music on Malkauns Raga and Subjective Well Being Inventory. The study findings showed that Music therapy has a beneficial effect on the elderly population.