June 23rd: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM; 1.0 CE Available in Resident Care
Many aging services professionals know that music can enliven or relax a person with dementia, creating opportunities for socialization and enhancing their quality of life. But did you know that music can make routine caregiving tasks easier, too? In this presentation, learn from an experienced music therapist how to use music in an intentional way to help residents with ADLs such as bathing, eating, and moving from place to place, while improving relationships among caregivers and care recipients and making caregiving work more enjoyable. No musical talent or experience required. Join Rachelle Norman of Soundscaping Source to learn how to identify 4 cultural and brain-based reasons for the unique impact music can have for people with dementia, identify the 2 most important factors in choosing the best music for caregiving interventions, describe why music can make routine caregiving tasks easier for the caregiver and resident and describe 3 concrete music interventions that senior living staff can use in routine caregiving tasks (e.g. helping residents with bathing and dressing). This workshop is ideal for direct caregivers, social workers and activity directors. Learn more and register today.
