Week #11
Bing Crosby Cover Songs (Part 1)
This is week 11 of the year and we will be celebrating Bing Crosby Cover Songs (Part 1), by delving into the songs and applying concepts to create more joy and connection during caregiving routines with music.
The songs are:
SING ALONG
Featured Song
ALEXANDER’S RAGTIME BAND
Alexander’s Ragtime Band Here is Bing Crosby’s version. I hope you enjoy it!
Creative Ideas
HOW TO USE THE MUSIC
Try humming or singing along with the provided recording, or one of your choosing for increased feeling of ______.
Listen to a recording to create a shared experience.
Listen while engaged in daily routines, to add a feeling of familiarity and comfort (if the song is known and loved)
Try reminiscing with the song history, or singers of the song. Look at pictures famous singers who performed the song.
SELF-CARE TIPS
FREE Resources for Caregivers
1) Free dementia resources and education for Oregon caregivers, at Oregon Care Partners https://oregoncarepartners.com/
2) A Global Resource Directory, Dementia Map at https://dementiamap.com/
3) Dementia Caregiver Support Groups. A wonderful one in Vancouver, WA is Hope Dementia Support group at https://hopedementiasupport.org/
4) Alzheimer's Association Helpline at https://www.alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline and 24/7 Helpline: 800.272.3900
5) Family Caregiver Alliance dementia support at https://www.caregiver.org/caregiver-resources/health-conditions/dementia/
6) Alzheimer's Foundation of America offers resources for family caregivers at https://alzfdn.org/
7) US Department of Veterans Affairs for veterans with dementia at https://www.va.gov/GERIATRICS/pages/Alzheimers_and_Dementia_Care.asp
8) Caregiver Action Network resources for dementia at https://www.caregiveraction.org/toolbox/?_disease=alzheimers
9) Dementia Friendly USA offers resources and Memory Cafe listings at https://dfamerica.org/
Here is a one-minute example of a Memory Cafe Music Moment:
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