{"id":19870,"date":"2025-12-18T21:35:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T21:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.music.mahidol.ac.th\/blog\/music-for-well-being\/"},"modified":"2026-01-09T09:49:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T09:49:36","slug":"music-for-well-being","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.music.mahidol.ac.th\/th\/blog\/music-for-well-being\/","title":{"rendered":"Faculty Spotlight: Music for Well-being \u2014 Empowering the Elderly in Salaya Community"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The College of Music, Mahidol University, continues to strengthen society through the power of music under the project \u201cCreative Community Space through Music Empowerment,\u201d aiming to promote sustainable well-being within the local community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On December 18, 2025, Dr. Narong Prangcharoen (Project Manager), together with faculty members from the Music Therapy Department\u2014Asst. Prof. Dr. Natee Chiengchana, Wiput Kehasuwan, Aj. Gritsada Huncharoen, and Aj. Sasipim Settasathien\u2014organized a specialized music activity for the elderly at the Salaya Subdistrict Municipality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The event focused on developing a model for music activities that enhance both physical and mental health, supporting a high quality of life and fostering sustainable community engagement. 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