Best Dementia Activities part 1

I love to use music with residents with dementia. Any music from their era will get the memory warmed up. Even if the resident can not sing, or can't recall the name of the song, it may put a smile on their face, or a tap to the toes. We all know music can make us happy or sad. It is such a great memory trigger. I have seen residents with severe dementia who couldn't put a coherence sentence together, be able to sing all the words to a song. This is incredible, and important for other staff to see as well. The nurses and aides need to see that individual in a different light. If you can find a song that makes that person happy, it may help the aide when doing care. This is definitely important info to pass along. We all need to work together.

Music Appreciation Week

I just read that the first week of May is Music Appreciation week. We all know about the many benefits of music for our clients. There are so many great music activities you can plan during this week. You can plan activities such as musical reminiscing and music history to always enjoyed entertainment. Everyone will enjoy a special week of music! Maybe you can contact local schools and invite the band or chorus to perform. An intergenerational activity and music appreciation in one!