When: April 16, 2026 – 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm America/Toronto
Where: Online (no cost)
Presenter:
Natasha Wandel is a music therapist at Baycrest Health Sciences in Toronto, Ontario. She received her Master’s of Music in Applied Music and Health from the University of Toronto, focusing on Neurologic Music Therapy®. Her clinical work experience primarily includes inpatient and outpatient neurorehabilitation, dementia care, and responsive behaviours. She is passionate about helping others through music; a powerful medium that is so innately human.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
- Gain an understanding of what music therapy is and how it differs from other music experiences
- Recognize the various roles music therapy can play within dementia care
- Learn how music therapy can support residents experiencing responsive behaviours
How to participate:
- Once registering, you’ll receive a confirmation email with details on how to join
- For questions about these rounds or to join the mailing list, please contact ontarioCLRI@baycrest.org
These sessions are open to all healthcare professionals and students to provide a learning forum to review leading practices in assessing and managing personal expressions, as demonstrated by individuals who live with dementia.
These Rounds are co-sponsored by the Behavioural Support for Seniors Program, and the Ontario Centres for Learning, Research and Innovation in Long-Term Care at Baycrest Academy for Research & Education