01/15/2026
Music can put all our memories in motion and can help sooth our souls. Create your Caregiving Soundtrack and enjoy.
January often pulls us indoors and slows the pace, which can leave both caregivers and the seniors they support feeling isolated. Creating a simple “caregiving soundtrack” is an easy way to bring warmth, connection, and even joy back into everyday moments. Your caregiving soundtrack can’t solve every challenge, but it can shift the tone of the day. Sometimes a single familiar song is enough to bring you both back into connection.
For caregivers, a personalized soundtrack can:
• Lower stress and steady your mood
• Make routines (meals, morning prep, evening wind-down) run more smoothly
• Offer a quick emotional reset when the day feels overwhelming
For older adults, especially those with dementia, music can:
• Spark recognition and memories when words aren’t landing
• Reduce agitation and create a calming environment
• Strengthen engagement during care tasks
• Encourage gentle movement, even from a chair
Building your soundtrack doesn’t need to be complex. Choose songs your loved one enjoyed in their teens and twenties, mix in calming instrumentals for quiet moments, and add a few uplifting tracks for low-energy afternoons.
