Music Therapy and the Art of Elderly Mind-Body Remodelling

By 2025, China’s aging population is accelerating with nearly 18% aged 65 and above, creating urgent demands for diverse elderly care solutions. This study examines the role of music therapy as a safe, low-cost, and accessible non-pharmacological intervention to address key aging-related challenges such as social isolation and chronic pain. Grounded in Maslow’s hierarchy of needs and Erikson’s psychosocial development theory, the research employs literature analysis, field studies, and experiments to explore the multidimensional effects of music therapy on emotional regulation, social interaction, physical coordination, and cognitive function in the elderly. Results demonstrate that music therapy significantly alleviates social isolation, depression, anxiety, and loneliness, while enhancing positive emotions, reducing chronic pain, and delaying cognitive decline. The study concludes by proposing promotion strategies involving policy support, professional training, interdisciplinary collaboration, and public awareness to establish a sustainable model for integrating music therapy into community and institutional elderly care, offering theoretical and practical insights for improving health and quality of life in an aging society.