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Our singalongs and Joyful Memories magazine are resources caregivers can share with people living with dementia. They are both designed to build connections and create new moments of joy.
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Table of resources from the Alzheimer’s Association at the first Songs & Smiles event in 2017
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We’ve put together five pages of easy-to-read Christmas carol lyrics to help you and your family experience the joy of connecting with each other as you sing together.
Certain elements might be okay in typical magazines, but they simply get in the way when you’re designing a dementia-friendly magazine.
Sing along with “A Spoonful of Sugar” and “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.”
If you love someone living with dementia, learn their favorite Christmas songs. Then spend time singing together.
Dementia creates ambiguous loss. Your loved one is here, but not here. It’s confusing. There’s no timetable, so no sense of closure.
Tips for watching musical movies together, helping your family stay connected during the Alzheimer’s journey.
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.
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.
Select from a list of books and DVDs available to dementia caregivers.
Helpful resources for family and professional caregivers. Singalong videos, music activity ideas, and more.
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.
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.
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.
Singalong show designed for sharing with people who have Alzheimer’s, featuring singable keys and tempos, with easy-to-read lyrics.
“Take Me Out to the Ball Game“ inspires joy-filled memories of watching and playing baseball.
These nonfiction books resonate with me personally and are valuable for Alzheimer’s caregivers and anyone interested in dementia care.
“Shine On, Harvest Moon” is a fun and familiar love song, perfect for singing with people who have Alzheimer’s.
“She’ll Be Comin’ Round the Mountain” is a favorite singalong song for all ages.
An easy-to-sing melody and ties to Hollywood make “Moon River” a popular part of any singalong.
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.