The Age Guide: Perspectives on the Aging Journey

Caregiving with Compassion: Memories Through Music

September 08, 2022 Age Guide Season 1 Episode 9
The Age Guide: Perspectives on the Aging Journey
Caregiving with Compassion: Memories Through Music
Show Notes

We want to shine a light on the commitment and dedication of the more than 44 million family caregivers who take care of loved ones, providing 4.7 million dollars’ worth  of care every year.  A family caregiver is defined as an individual who cares for a loved one with a short-term or long-term disability or illness. Also known as an informal or unpaid caregiver, they provide invaluable care to those who need some degree of ongoing assistance with everyday tasks on a regular basis.

Sometimes a Caregiver isn’t full time or hands on, sometimes it’s something that fills in the gaps and creates a connection with the outside world. In this episode we’ll be shining a light on the Music and Memory program, a program that connects seniors with dementia to local high school students by sharing music from their era to help invoke memories and allow communication between older and newer generations. 

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