Week #19
Ella Fitzgerald/Louis Armstrong Cover Songs
This is week 19 of the year and we will be celebrating Ella Fitzgerald/Louis Armstrong Cover Songs, 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
JUST A CLOSER WALK WITH THEE
Just a Closer Walk With Thee Here is EllA Fitzgerald’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
Using Humor and Laughing
Humor is a Sanity Saver! Laughter can help decrease stress and relieve tension. Finding what makes you laugh can be a way to stay connected to yourself (and the person you care for), during all of your caregiving responsibilities. Try this short laughter exercise that helps you to laugh, even when you can't find your laughter on your own.
If you decide to give more laughter and humor a try, share your story with us at: [email protected]
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