Dementia creates ambiguous loss. Your loved one is here, but not here. It’s confusing. There’s no timetable, so no sense of closure.
Ambiguous Loss and Dementia
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Table of resources from the Alzheimer’s Association at the first Songs & Smiles event in 2017
Watching Musical Movies With a Loved One Living With Dementia
Tips for watching musical movies together, helping your family stay connected during the Alzheimer’s journey.
Book Review: “No Sad Songs” by Frank Morelli
Review of “No Sad Songs” by Frank Morelli, a young adult book that deals with the topic of a teenager caring for a loved one living with dementia.
Tips for Using Music When Visiting People Living With Dementia
Mary Sue Wilkinson, founder of Singing Heart to Heart, shares her 5 tips for how to include music when visiting a person living with dementia.
Books and DVDs Available Free to Dementia Caregivers
Select from a list of books and DVDs available to dementia caregivers.
Resources for Using Music in Dementia Care
Helpful resources for family and professional caregivers. Singalong videos, music activity ideas, and more.
Songs Sinatra Sang
Singalong show featuring five songs recorded by Frank Sinatra. Designed for sharing with people who have Alzheimer’s. Featuring singable keys and tempos, easy-to-read lyrics, and an on-screen singalong leader.
Love Songs Singalong
Singalong show featuring 12 love songs. Designed for sharing with people who have Alzheimer’s. Featuring singable keys and tempos, easy-to-read lyrics, and an on-screen singalong leader.
Research About Music and Alzheimer’s
A growing amount of studies and research confirm the power of music in caring for people who have Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia.
Christmas Singalong Songs
Christmas singalongs songs designed for sharing with people who have Alzheimer’s, featuring singable keys and tempos, with easy-to-read lyrics.
Singalong Show: 12 Fun-to-Sing Songs
Singalong show designed for sharing with people who have Alzheimer’s, featuring singable keys and tempos, with easy-to-read lyrics.
Singalong Favorite: “Take Me Out to the Ball Game”
“Take Me Out to the Ball Game“ inspires joy-filled memories of watching and playing baseball.
4 Favorite Books for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
These nonfiction books resonate with me personally and are valuable for Alzheimer’s caregivers and anyone interested in dementia care.
Singalong Favorite: “Shine On, Harvest Moon”
“Shine On, Harvest Moon” is a fun and familiar love song, perfect for singing with people who have Alzheimer’s.
Singalong Favorite: “She’ll Be Comin’ Round the Mountain”
“She’ll Be Comin’ Round the Mountain” is a favorite singalong song for all ages.
Singalong Favorite: “Moon River”
An easy-to-sing melody and ties to Hollywood make “Moon River” a popular part of any singalong.
Links to Resources for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
We’ve gathered a list of organizations providing resources for Alzheimer’s caregivers, along with a few direct links to helpful articles we found on each organization’s website.
Caregiver Well-Being Links
We’ve compiled some links to organizations supporting your well-being as a caregiver, along with a few direct links to helpful articles and resources provided on each organization’s website.
Facing Alzheimer’s With Songs, Smiles, and Joy
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.
Links to Alzheimer’s Care Tips
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.
More for Caregivers
Educational Workshops
Our workshops are designed to get practical information and resources directly to caregivers.
Printed Magazines
Check out our magazines … one for caregivers, and one to share with loved ones who have Alzheimer’s.
Interactive Singalongs
We create environments designed to connect families and friends, while also connecting to joy-filled memories.
Our Story
We know what it’s like to love someone who has Alzheimer’s.