For Caregivers
Tools of the Trade: Kokiriko
I have a lot of instruments in my collection now, all of which I share with music therapy clients. Most of them fall into two large categories: instruments you hit (drum, woodblock, marimba) and instruments you shake (maraca, egg shaker, tambourine). That means the instruments that don’t fit into these categories bring an extra element…
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Musical Routine: Using Music To Help With ADLs
What Is Music In Caregiving Anyway?
I think that music and caregiving are a natural fit for each other. In fact, this whole website is based around two main ideas. #1. Music is great! Who doesn’t love music? Sure, maybe you don’t like to sing, and maybe you don’t like rap or opera, but you’d be hard pressed to find someone…
Read MoreWhat NOT To Do With Karaoke CDs in Senior Living Communities (And What To Do Instead)
In my work as a music therapist in senior living communities – skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, and the like – I encounter a lot of other people who bring music to elders. This is great! Many people love musical entertainment, and even just having someone play or sing a bunch of songs can…
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