Posts Tagged ‘Senior living’
Nurturing New Relationships Through Art
When you meet a new client, you have two main tasks: Gather information. Establish rapport. You probably already have a protocol or procedure to follow for the first step. These are the assessments or admission paperwork that you already complete, and that allows you to gather basic information about your client and the needs that…
Read MoreCultivating Community (Avoid the F-Word!)
Music Sharing Circle
Musical Routine: Using Music To Help With ADLs
What 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…
Read MoreTake Off the Pressure: 7 Creative Experiences to Try with Your Loved One with Dementia
How I Start Group Music Therapy Sessions
How to Create the Ideal Environment for Group Activities for Seniors
As a music therapist, I facilitate group sessions in a variety of settings. Every nursing home or assisted living facility or senior apartment building I go to has a different place for activity programming, and some are definitely better than others. Of course, some of the advantage or disadvantage comes from the construction of the…
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