Posts Tagged ‘activities’
Resource Review: "Then Sings My Soul"
Here are a couple of books that every music therapist, chaplain, activity director, and caregiver who uses music in their work will want on their shelf. Then Sings My Soul by Robert J. Morgan “Then Sings My Soul” by Robert J. Morgan tells the stories of 300 Christian hymns, from the “The Lord Bless You…
Read More10 Strategies for Using Music for Reminiscence
Reflecting on one’s past is a vital task of living for older adults and people approaching the end of life. When it comes to supporting reminiscence with your care recipient, music can be an especially helpful tool. (P.S. For more strategies for facilitating reminiscence, check out this post.) Songs provide discussion material that is endlessly…
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Turn On the Radio: Top 9 tips for the radio in caregiving
If you care for people who are aging or who have disabilities, whether you’re a family caregiver, an activity director, a nurse, a CNA, an administrator, or a music therapist, this post is for you! As a caregiver, you’re probably interested in helping your care receiver access music from time to time, and whether they like Beethoven or…
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