Welcome to my new series, “Tips for Caregivers, Near and Far.”
December 23, 2017: Tip #4 – Never Underestimate the Power of Singing
This tip comes from Meredith Hamons, Founder and Clinical Director at North Austin Music Therapy and co-author of the new book, Music, Memory, and Meaning.
Meredith Hamons
Clinical Director at North Austin Music Therapy and co-author of Music, Memory, & Meaning.
Meredith says:
“Never underestimate the power of singing, even if you don’t have a great voice! Studies have shown that compliance with bath time routines increased dramatically when caregivers simply sang during the process. Often times, when an older adult “stalls out” while walking, simply singing a song with a strong beat (I’ve Been Working on the Railroad is a GREAT choice) will encourage them to get moving again. Singing is great for easing frustration for both the caregiver and the loved one in their care.”
Meredith Hamons, MT-BC
www.northaustinmusictherapy.com
512-422-9694
Check out my interview last year with Meredith about Music for Healing right here:
Check out my recent interview with Meredith’s co-authors of the new book, Music, Memory, & Meaning, Tara Jenkins and Cathy Befi, right here:
The authors, Music Therapists, Tara Jenkins, Meredith Hamons, and Cathy Befi-Hensel
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