Alzheimer's & Dementia Singalong Therapy

07/05/2024

I need to schedule a WORKSHOP for folks who want to learn my techniques for helping People with Dementia: If you live near Bellingham, WA and have an interest in learning about Dementia Singalong Therapy, please message me through our website:

Home page of Dementia Singalong Therapy, a charity from Bellingham, Washington Area. The Dementia Singalong Therapy Program incorporates singing into "Memory Choirs" in memory care units.

08/27/2023

Just a reminder: Every purchase of this song is a contribution. https://cherylhodge.hearnow.com/to-walk-in-my-shoes

07/29/2023

I would love any of your feedback on the website and our program. What works, in your opinion? What doesn't work? We are at https://dementiasingalongtherapy.org AND at https://dementiasingalongtherapy.com

Home page of Dementia Singalong Therapy, from Bellingham, Washington Area. The Dementia Singalong Therapy Program incorporates singing into "Memory Choirs" in memory care units.

06/23/2023

Just when I was thinking of retiring the organization (I'm tired these days), Paypal Giving fund sent us $1,100. Something's working. Guess I'll keep doing this. Lots of people are being helped. If you want to get in there and help, too; here's our website:

Home page of Dementia Singalong Therapy, from Bellingham, Washington Area. The Dementia Singalong Therapy Program incorporates singing into "Memory Choirs" in memory care units.

06/02/2023

Today was the Memory Choir event at the Boundary Bay Biergarten. It went great! Thanks to all who came. Three choirs on one stage; fantastic! DementiaSimgalongTherapy.com

03/20/2023

This is getting ridiculous. I am teaching Dementia Singalong Therapy in memory care units. I have asthma and I can barely breathe with all this stuff on. And how are they supposed to hear me?

12/23/2022

12/23/2022

02/16/2022

If you would like to help: https://www.DementiaSingalongTherapy.org

09/10/2021

Please share a story, below. We need uplifting memories! To find out more, visit: https://DementiaSingalongTherapy.com

06/27/2021

In early stages of Alzheimer’s Disease, playing musical instruments may benefit memory and slow cognitive decline.

06/12/2021

Our welcome back happy hour will be Monday, June 14th at 3:30 p.m.! We can't wait to get back together with all of our friends for an outdoor get-together! Local jazz songstress Cheryl Hodge will be performing!

If you are a friend or family member and would like to attend the festivities, please call and RSVP, 360-647-1254. Thank you!

06/06/2021

How the right 20 minutes a day with your Loved One can make everything easier for you.

1. Do this with your LO before noon.
2. Get oxygen going: Gentle arm stretches, relax face/ tongue
3. Breathing/yawn exercise
4. Vocal exercises (sighs on notes, diaphragm exercise, scale)
5. Sing the songs they love with them (print out music/chords, help by cueing starting words for each difficult line, over-enunciate, hand gestures). Use a guitar of keyboard, if possible.
6. Make a list of every song that you observe is their favorite.
7. After every 3 songs encourage conversation. Bring out old photographs. Talk about favorite singers from their day.
8. If conversation doesn’t work then walk them or push them around for a few minutes.

Find out more at: https://DementiaSingalongTherapy.com

Home page of Dementia Singalong Therapy, from Bellingham, Washington Area. The Dementia Singalong Therapy Program incorporates singing into "Memory Choirs" in memory care units.