About Us
Our Mission
Songs & Smiles is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization built with the mission of keeping families connected during the Alzheimer’s journey.
We support all those who love and care for someone living with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.
Two daughters visiting with their mom during a Songs & Smiles singalong
The Alzheimer’s journey challenges the entire family.
The Need
Alzheimer’s is a disease, not a normal part of aging. Caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer’s presents unique challenges, and many caregivers face those challenges alone.
People caring for someone who has Alzheimer’s have increased risk of disease and health complications.
Our Work
Our programs are designed to help people living with dementia better connect with family, friends, communities, and their own joy-filled memories.
We provide families with practical resources, including singalongs and dementia-friendly magazines.
Songs & Smiles co-founder Eric Kolb leading a singalong at a memory care home
Olive (Sheryl’s grandmother) and Trish (Sheryl’s mom) in 1946
Our Story
Our co-founders, Eric and Sheryl, know firsthand the pain of loving someone who has Alzheimer’s, having cared for Sheryl’s mother, Trish, for many years. Sheryl has now lost her mother and a grandmother to the disease. These loved ones are at the heart of why we exist.
It Started as a Birthday Party
The first Songs & Smiles event, held in July of 2017, was an extension of a birthday party for Trish.
Our Values
We build everything we do from our core values, centered around our belief that we all need to stay connected with each other.
We exist to help bring thoughtfulness, authenticity, and joy to the Alzheimer’s journey.
We bring thoughtfulness, authenticity, and joy to the Alzheimer’s journey.
Eric and Sheryl Kolb working at the first Songs & Smiles event in 2017
Our Team
We are grateful for our growing team of volunteers. Meet our staff and our board of directors, and discover how you can join the Songs & Smiles family.
Get Involved
Care for Caregivers
Provide encouragement and support to those on the front lines.
Care Tips
Learn how to better connect with someone living with dementia.
Share Your Story
Encourage others by sharing your own story.
Volunteer
Contact us about getting involved as a volunteer.