Music Therapists Working with Older Adults

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I know I'll find a good idea...when I get stuck

I know I'll find a good idea...when I get stuck

JoAnn is so full of brilliant ideas for music-based sessions with seniors and young children that I always know I’ll find a good idea at Music Sparks when I get stuck planning my own sessions. Also, I can always trust that JoAnn will speak with compassion and care about the concerns older adults, young children, and parents may be facing. Music therapists, early childhood educators, activity professionals, parents and caregivers should all be reading JoAnn’s work on a regular basis to keep fresh, meaningful music experiences happening in their day-to-day lives.

Rachelle Norman, MA, MT-BC

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Bridges into intergeneration groups

Bridges into intergeneration groups

Have you ever visited the Grand Canyon? It is up to 18 miles wide in some spots. For some people, going from leading a senior living group to leading an intergenerational group sounds as though you are traversing that same distance. Looking at the needs, interests and social experiences of these ages may sound like […]

intergenerational crayon session

Color an intergenerational session with crayons

Crayons. We view them as a childhood craft supplies. Some folks love using them. Others, not so much.   Me? I see crayons as an extension of the world of colors. Sure, we all know the basics: red, yellow, blue, green, brown, black, orange and violet/purple. But what about all those other colors? Chestnut, sky […]