For Caregivers
Alzheimer's and "Blowin' in the Wind"
Cultural Competence: Latino Older Adults
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, The United States is projected to be a majority-minority nation by 2043. By 2060, nearly 1 in 3 Americans will be Hispanic, up from 1 in 6 Americans now. The Latino older adult population is expected to grow 3.9% each year from now until 2050, with Latinos comprising nearly…
Read MoreTop 10 Funny Songs for Seniors
How Do You Eat An Elephant?
17 Fascinating Facts About Irish Music
In preparation for St. Patrick’s Day on March 17, here are 17 fun facts about Irish music: 1. The Irish value their music so much that an Irish harp is pictured on their euro coins. 2. In Irish stepdance, dancers keep their upper bodies stiff while doing intricate footwork. 3. Step dancers wear two kinds…
Read MoreKansas City Jazz: Count Basie
Cultivating Neighborly Love Among Our Seniors: Part Two
Because of the many changes and losses that occur in later life, sometimes combined with physical or cognitive challenges, older adults may benefit from some assistance in building meaningful friendships with other elders in their life. Eldercare professionals can do a lot to help this process along. In last week’s post, we covered the “why”…
Read MoreCultivating Neighborly Love Among Our Seniors: Part One
As with the relationships between professional caregivers and clients, the “love” among seniors in a caregiving community can take on different forms. The first kind of love to come to mind is probably the romantic love that involves hand-holding, kissing, and dancing cheek to cheek. I bet most people love hearing about stories like the…
Read MoreThe “L-Word”
‘Tis February, the month of candy and flowers and reflection on the love relationships in our lives. We celebrate all the various forms that love takes – not just romantic love, but also the love among family, the love among friends, and the love for pets. It’s also a time to consider the love we…
Read MoreDo You NEED A Music Therapist?
In my years of experience as a music therapist, I have given many presentations on music therapy. I’ve written blog posts and articles and responded to email and phone inquiries. Along the way, I’ve encountered a lot of confusion about music therapy and what people like me do. Pretty much everyone agrees that music is…
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