Music therapy has been shown to provide comfort and improve the quality of life for palliative care patients. In Ottawa, radio programming plays an important role in delivering music therapy to those receiving end-of-life care. This article will explore the benefits of music therapy, and how local radio stations are using music to enhance palliative care in Ottawa. Music therapy uses music purposefully to help improve patients’ physiological, psychological, and emotional states. Research has demonstrated its effectiveness at reducing pain, anxiety, and depression while improving mood and quality of life. These goals align closely with the aims of palliative care, which focuses on providing comfort and relief at the end… Read More
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