Watch Me Pull Some Music Out of My Hat

Music, Music Therapy, Older Adults

Many of us have memories of magicians pulling things out of their black hat. If you are a boomer you likely have this sound track from “Bullwinkle” in your memories.  Upon hearing the Assisted Living Week theme “The Magic of Music”,  I knew I...

FlipBingo – A product review

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There are a few things I learned in my years as an activity professional. To NEVER schedule anything else during the regular Bingo time was one of them. Bingo is big in many senior living communities. I’ve called bingo SO many times. As an activity professional I...

7 Country Songs Your Seniors Wish You Knew

Music, Older Adults

I live and serve people in farm country. That means most people are familiar with country music. And, for some it is their preferred music. Here are the 7 country songs your seniors wish you knew. *There was no scientific method used to make the list. Rather, it is...

Breaking Conversation Habits with Songwriting

Music, Older Adults

It is easy to get into habits in conversation. P1 – “How are you?” P2 – “I’m fine.” Let’s be truthful, how often do you respond that the day is challenging? I see this habit continuing in many who participate in my...

Rising Star: Activity Professionals

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January is Rising Star Month. Each week you’ll be treated to a post on someone or something I personally believe is a rising star. Over on Facebook, there will be some tantalizing shares encouraging YOU to be your own rising star. Our first Music Sparks Rising...