Happy Hearts: Music Therapy for Dementia Care

Alexis Baker of Bridgetown Music Therapy Music engagement offers significant benefits for individuals living with dementia. It has been shown to enhance cognitive function, reduce agitation and anxiety, and improve overall mood. Music has a unique ability to evoke memories and emotions, providing a powerful avenue for communication when verbal expression becomes challenging. Engaging in musical activities can stimulate neural connections, fostering a sense of connection and well-being. Additionally, music therapy can enhance social interaction, providing a meaningful and enjoyable way for individuals with dementia to connect with others and maintain a higher quality of life. This episode is the one I needed to hear years ago when I first started taking care of my Mom. Regular listeners know that I struggled to connect with my Mom even when I tried using her favorite music. For some, it may be as easy as finding music they relate to, but what about caregivers like myself? How do we use music as an enjoyable way to engage with our loved ones? My biggest challenge was finding music that was her favorite. I'm chatting with Alexis Baker of Bridgetown Music on the show today. She is a music therapist who shares many tips and advice on successfully incorporating music into our care. We understand the ability of music to change our mood. Utilizing this powerful tool can bring joy to our care recipients' lives and help them shift to a more positive mindset. If, after hearing this episode, you need more one-on-one instruction, you can find Alexis here ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Related Episodes: A Musical, Emotional Memoir on Caregiving The Long Goodbye – A Musical Tribute ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Sign Up for more Advice & Wisdom - email newsletter. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Please Support Our Sponsors So We Can Continue To Bring The Show to You For Free ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Make Your Brain Span Match Your LifeSpan Relevate from NeuroReserve With Relevate nutritional supplement, you get science-backed nutrition to help protect your brain power today and for years to come. You deserve a brain span that lasts as long as your lifespan. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Please help us keep our show going by supporting our sponsors. Thank you. Stop 100% of Unwanted Calls with imp. Did you know people with Alzheimer's can receive nearly 200 spam calls a week? You can put a stop to those now. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Join Fading Memories On Social Media! If you've enjoyed this episode, please share this podcast with other caregivers! You'll find us on social media at the following links. Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Facebook Contact Jen at hello@fadingmemoriespodcast.com or Visit us at www.FadingMemoriesPodcast.com