Music connects us with our memories and with each other. It’s an essential part of life, so it’s an essential part of dementia care.
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Sheryl and Trish looking at cards together on Trish’s 70th birthday in 2009
Music connects us with our memories and with each other. It’s an essential part of life, so it’s an essential part of dementia care.
Develop new habits for talking with someone who has Alzheimer’s. Learn to cherish each new conversation.
As Trish used her teaching skills, she taught us it was okay to look for new ways of doing things.
You may think someone who has Alzheimer’s has lost the ability to talk. But a certain word or song, or maybe a timely smile, might spark a beautiful new conversation.
We’re inviting others to get involved with us, encouraging people to care for caregivers. We are thinking bigger, planning to positively impact people across the country and around the world. With your help, we encourage and support families navigating the challenges of caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer’s. Together, we are facing the disease with songs, smiles, and joy.
We’ve put together a list of some other organizations providing Alzheimer’s care tips, and included a few direct links to helpful articles we found on each organization’s website.
Our workshops are designed to get practical information and resources directly to caregivers.
Check out our magazines … one for caregivers, and one to share with loved ones who have Alzheimer’s.
We create environments designed to connect families and friends, while also connecting to joy-filled memories.
We know what it’s like to love someone who has Alzheimer’s.