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03/16/2026

This Thursday, March 19th, is the Alz. Jam Session!

The Alzheimer's Jam Session is a free, social gathering for individuals living with memory loss, mild cognitive impairment or dementia, their families and care partners. Join us while we sing songs, play instruments, move to the beat or simply listen while enjoying the music we will make. No musical experience is necessary, just show up and join the fun.

We are gathering in person at the Johnson County Central Resource Library, in the Carmack room from 2:30-3:30

Please register before hand so we know how many people to expect!

Register Here :https://action.alz.org/personifyebusiness/Events/ALZ/Meeting-Details/productId/770184930

Check out the event here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EEj9tmhyY/

03/09/2026

Looking for something fun to pass the time? Give our songwriting experience a try!

Songwriting can be a great way to foster joy and self expression. Here’s an easy songwriting how-to using a traditional Irish song, "The Rattlin' Bog."

Check it out here: https://soundscapingsource.com/easy-songwriting-rattlin-bog

Songwriting can be a great way to foster joy and self expression. Here’s an easy songwriting experience using a traditional Irish song. (Click here for a video explanation.) “The Rattlin’ Bog” is a traditional Irish folk tune that has over 120 different recorded versions. Since it has been p...

03/03/2026

Here is an exciting event happening soon in the local community!

Dance for Living Well

This movement and music experience is designed for individuals living with Parkinson’s, led by a professional artist from the Kansas City Ballet, focusing on balance, coordination, memory, and flexibility.

No dance experience is needed! Just come as you are and enjoy the rhythm, connection and joy of movement.

🗓 March 10 | 1:30–2:30 PM
📍 Platte County Community Center YMCA – Studio C (8875 Clark Ave, Parkville, Mo 64152)
🎶 Free for YMCA & community members

02/26/2026

On this day in music, February 26th, 1966, Nancy Sinatra's "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'" hit No. 1 on the US Singles Chart.

Groove along with us to "These Boots Are Made For Walkin'" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5IGHI2jGpw&list=RDU5IGHI2jGpw&start_radio=1

02/17/2026

Today, February 17th, is the Lunar New Year!

Looking for some music to help you celebrate? Check out this Song Spotlight featuring the song “The Spring Breeze Kisses My Face (春风吻上我的脸).”

Find out more here: https://soundscapingsource.com/song-spotlight-the-spring-breeze-kisses-my-face/

02/14/2026

February is the month to celebrate love. There’s no better way to show love that to support another’s well-being.

Pathways to Well-Being with Dementia is a guide for living well with MCI and dementia. It is written by individuals living with a diagnosis, care partners and professionals.

You can access the virtual copy on the Dementia Action Alliance website for free download, or purchase a hard copy for the cost of printing and mailing.

Celebrate February by giving Pathways to someone dear to you. https://daanow.org/pathways/

This extraordinary how-to manual provides essential information about living with dementia from 48 people living with dementia, care partners, and leading dementia specialists. The practical, helpful information, grounded in science, is presented in a user-friendly format. Download here for free PDF...

02/09/2026

On this day (February 9th, 1964) the Beatles made their in person US debut on The Ed Sullivan Show, effectively kicking off the great cultural phenomenon known as the British Invasion. They included the tune “She Loves You” in their debut line up.

Check out the tune and ways you can use the song here: https://soundscapingsource.com/song-spotlight-she-loves-you

02/03/2026

Looking for ways to bring musical moments into your day to day as a caregiver?

In Listen, Sing, Dance, Play, music therapist Rachelle Morgan shows you as a caregiver, through stories and steps, how to engage your care partner in a wide range of music experiences to bring them (and you!) joy, calm, and connection.

Are you ready to rediscover the joy of music in this season of caregiving? check it out here:https://soundscapingsource.com/listen-sing-dance-play/

01/27/2026

In case you missed it:

Dolly Parton released a new version of her 1977 song, "Light of a Clear Blue Morning" on January 15th, 2026. This new version features Lainey Wilson, Miley Cyrus, Queen Latifah, and Reba McEntire.

Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McaD2PG8jOE

01/21/2026

This week, on January 19th, Dolly Parton celebrated her 80th birthday. To celebrate, we are listening to some of her top hits!

Try out our Song Spotlight on the song "Coat of Many Colors" and join us in our musical celebration. Check it out here: https://soundscapingsource.com/song-spotlight-coat-of-many-colors/

What is your favorite Dolly Parton song?

01/19/2026

Today we are highlighting a Song Spotlight featuring the Staple Singers.

The Staple Singers were a family band, featuring the Staples family. They got their early start in Chicago singing at church, and they quickly rose to prominence, singing at civil rights rallies alongside Martin Luther King Jr.

Their songs are widely recognized as an influential part of the soul genre, and they were a leading music group in the social activism of the 60s and beyond.

Check out the blog post here: https://soundscapingsource.com/song-spotlight-respect-yourself/

01/09/2026

As we come to the end of the first full week in 2026, we are pausing to remember some of the artists who passed in 2025.

What artist are you remembering this year?