Video: Musical Moments

Too often, when we’re thinking about music in caregiving – or even “being musical” in general – we’re thinking about big events (going to a show or giving a performance) or long-term commitments (learning a new instrument or joining a band). But musical moments – short, sweet, shared experiences in music that may only be…

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Musical Trivia Game To Try At Home

Various musical notes in different neon colors scattered across a white background. Label reads "various genres"

With cold weather and short days, a fun inside musical game is just the thing to bring some joy to the day. Why not try out a bit of timeline trivia with your care partners? What you need:  Access to a greatest hits album (either a hard copy on CD or LP, or digitally on…

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Top 10 Benefits of Music Therapy: Make Social Connections

Two older white women smile, looking at two more older people with their backs to the camera. Label reads "make social connections"

Why music therapy?  While the answer varies depending on the person and what they need, there are several benefits that music therapy provides over and over for older adult clients. This is true whether they are dealing with cognitive decline and/or physical limitations from conditions like Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, depression,…

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Top 10 Benefits of Music Therapy: Get Better Sleep

Woman curled up in bed holding pillow, apparently asleep

Why music therapy?  While the answer varies depending on the person and what they need, there are several benefits that music therapy provides over and over for older adult clients. This is true whether they are dealing with cognitive decline and/or physical limitations from conditions like Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, depression,…

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Top 10 Benefits of Music Therapy: Get Focused

Hand holding a small magnifying glass. Label reads "get focused."

Why music therapy?  While the answer varies depending on the person and what they need, there are several benefits that music therapy provides over and over for older adult clients. This is true whether they are dealing with cognitive decline and/or physical limitations from conditions like Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, depression,…

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Top 10 Benefits of Music Therapy: Get in Rhythm

Drawing of a red heart with an EKG patter coming out of it. Label reads "get in rhythm"

Why music therapy?  While the answer varies depending on the person and what they need, there are several benefits that music therapy provides over and over for older adult clients. This is true whether they are dealing with cognitive decline and/or physical limitations from conditions like Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, depression,…

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Top 10 Benefits of Music Therapy: Make Music

White music notes on a black background

Why music therapy?  While the answer varies depending on the person and what they need, there are several benefits that music therapy provides over and over for older adult clients. This is true whether they are dealing with cognitive decline and/or physical limitations from conditions like Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, depression,…

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Top 10 Benefits of Music Therapy: Connect to Memories

Black and white photos of people in the background with label reading "connect to memories"

Why music therapy?  While the answer varies depending on the person and what they need from music therapy, there are several benefits that music therapy provides over and over for older adult clients. This is true whether they are dealing with cognitive decline and/or physical limitations from conditions like Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, Parkinson’s…

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Top 10 Benefits of Music Therapy: Honor Difficult Feelings

Two hands holding each other. Label reads "Honor Difficult Feelings"

Why music therapy?  While the answer varies depending on the person and what they need from music therapy, there are several benefits that music therapy provides over and over for older adult clients. This is true whether they are dealing with cognitive decline and/or physical limitations from conditions like Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, Parkinson’s…

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Top 10 Benefits of Music Therapy: Feel Better

Why music therapy?  While the answer varies depending on the person and what they need from music therapy, there are several benefits that music therapy provides over and over for older adult clients, whether they are dealing with cognitive decline and/or physical limitations from conditions like Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias, Parkinson’s disease, stroke, depression,…

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