Research on the Aging-Friendly Optimization Path of Elderly Music Intervention from the Perspective of Digital Art Therapy
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https://doi.org/10.70088/150pkn92Keywords:
digital art therapy, music therapy, aging-friendly design, elderly health, optimization pathAbstract
Against the backdrop of deepening population aging, the elderly population in China generally experiences physical and psychological challenges, including cognitive decline, emotional distress, sleep disorders, and social isolation. Traditional pharmaceutical approaches primarily target physical ailments and often fail to adequately address the psychological counseling and social deprivation issues faced by older adults, while also carrying potential side effects. As a low-cost, non-invasive, non-pharmacological rehabilitation approach, music engagement grounded in digital art therapy demonstrates strong compatibility with the physical and psychological characteristics of older adults, offering the potential to comprehensively enhance their overall well-being. Currently, domestic elderly music programs face prominent challenges such as homogeneous content, insufficient utilization of local cultural resources, limited digital adaptability, and inadequate humanistic care, with no standardized and systematic aging-friendly framework yet established. Employing literature review, case analysis, and inductive reasoning, this study integrates four representative practical cases: traditional Chinese five-element music engagement, community-based intelligent music courses, aging-friendly digital cognitive games, and music companionship services in care institutions. It systematically examines the functional mechanisms of music therapy and existing industry challenges, and constructs an aging-friendly optimization framework for elderly music programs across four dimensions: content, technology, scenario, and service. The findings indicate that the integrated application of localized music resources, lightweight digital tools, hierarchical scenario-based engagement, and humanistic companionship can effectively address industry challenges such as poor adaptability and inconsistent outcomes in elderly music rehabilitation. This study offers practical references for communities, medical facilities, and care institutions to deliver elderly music rehabilitation services, supporting the localized and standardized advancement of elderly art therapy.References
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