Posts Tagged ‘nursing staff’
Determining Music Preferences – The First Step in Caregiving Through Music
Song Spotlight: “T’ain’t What You Do (It’s the Way That You Do It)”
Mood: Lighthearted Theme: Letting go and taking it easy Tempo: Upbeat Style: Calypso I’m always looking for songs with catchy choruses that lend themselves to new song verses, and I recently found a gem: “T’Ain’t What You Do (It’s The Way That You Do It).” Written by jazz musicians Melvin “Sy” Oliver and James “Trummy” Young, this calypso song was first recorded in…
Read MoreSkin Hunger and Caregiving Through Music
Emotion Work and Health Care
I see you. I hear you. I am with you.
7 Ways Music Therapy Contributes to Person-Centered Care in Long-Term Care
Tips for Using Music to Help with Bathing
When NOT to Hire a Music Therapist in Long-Term Care: Maximizing the Resources You Have
This post is the last in my series on hiring a music therapist in long-term care. In this series, I have described the various ways music therapists work in special care, skilled nursing and assisted living settings – including one-on-one visits, music therapy groups, and specialized music-making groups – and the particular reasons why each…
Read MoreThe 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…
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