For the love of Elvis

Older Adults, Theme

Time for a little If my experiences are any indication, many currently living in senior living communities are familiar with Elis Presley. They have seen many of his movies and sing several of his songs. Elvis week is generally the second week of August. This is a...

A Library of Music

Intergenerational, Music, Older Adults, Preschool, Resources

For many years, libraries have been wonderful blessings to me. My parents read to me as a young child, so I remember reading to myself around kindergarten age. When I was in third grade, we moved to a small town. We began taking weekly trips to the library. I can...

Springtime Music for Elders

Music, Music Therapy, Older Adults, Theme

The tulips have begun blooming in my garden. It will officially be spring in a few days. Time for brushing off the spring songs for use in my older adult groups. Here’s my sing-along starter list: When It’s Springtime in the Rockies April Showers Here...

Elvis Week Sing-along

Music Therapy, Older Adults, Theme

It is common for older adults to request an Elvis song or two during a music therapy session. As Elvis Week began on August 9th I asked friends on Facebook and Twitter for their favorite Elvis songs. Here’s a list from their suggestions; “Love Me...