Week #46
Cowboy Songs
This is week 46 of the year and we will be celebrating Cowboy Songs, by delving into the songs and applying concepts to create more joy and connection during caregiving routines with music.
The songs are:
Anytime
Casey Jones
Crawdad Song
Down in the Valley
Freight Train
Git Along Little Dogies
Home On the Range
Lovesick Blues
Oh My Darling Clementine
On Top of Old Smokey
Red River Valley
Will the Circle Be Unbroken
Featured Song
ANYTIME
“Any Time” was written in 1921 by Herbert “Happy” Lawson. The song has been covered by several country artists, including Patsy Cline, Eddy Arnold, the Osmond Brothers and more! The lyrics provide optimistic reassurance that the singer will return to their loved one or friend if they are needed.
Is this melody familiar to you?
Are the words familiar?
Did you find yourself humming along?
How did it affect you? Did your awareness change? Your breath? Your focus? Your mood?
Would you feel comfortable playing this in the background and allow yourself to hum or sing along? By yourself and/or with the one(s) you care for?
Anytime Here is Patsy Cline’s version of Anytime. 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
Find a Support Group
Support groups are a good place to find resources, information, and a place to receive care for yourself. All of the resources listed below are clickable links to find out more about their support groups.
Facebook Groups (search for local or national dementia caregiver support groups)
Share if you have any self-care tips or stories from this week at [email protected]
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