Posts Tagged ‘Home care’
Choosing Music: Why It Works for Movement and Exercise
Song Spotlight: “How Much is that Doggie in the Window?”
Mood: Silly Themes: Pets, Relationships Tempo: Relaxed Genre/style: 1950s novelty song One of the joys of home care is meeting all the beloved pets that live with and are loved by my older adult clients. There are many sweet dogs around, and they are sure to draw attention from even some of the most quiet…
Read MorePlay Ball! Musical Baseball Activity for Elders
Tips for Using Music to Help with Bathing
The Unsung Heroes in Long-Term Care
As I write this, I can see the snow pouring from the sky just outside my cozy living room window. Here in Kansas City, we are under a blizzard warning, and the vast majority of schools, churches, and government offices are closed for the day. I made the decision to stay home, on the advice…
Read MoreMusic for Bridging Cultural Boundaries
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month in the United States, so I am focusing a few posts on the music used in hospice music therapy. In my last post, I shared the
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