published a strategy to guide dementia care (DH, 2oo9). Agitation in people with dementia is a behavioural problem that causes distress to all involved, so finding successful inter ventions is important so holistic care can be provided. It has been identified that i there is a lack of non-pharmacological strategies to tackle agitation and other behavioural problems for people with dementia (DH, 2009)
Music therapy and its use in dementia care Music therapy is a recognised technique of using music to help improve health. The h British Association for Music Therapy describes it as a psychological therapy that allows communication and interaction between the client and music therapist. It says music therapy can be used for people of all ages and abilities, especially when there is difficulty engaging verbally (BAMT 2012.)