Harmony In Dementia

10/13/2025

Who says music therapy can’t be interactive online? 💻

Even through telehealth, instruments bring rhythm, connection, and joy into our sessions. 🥁

For clients who may be unable to express themselves with words, drumming becomes a powerful way to communicate and share emotions. 💜 🎶

10/11/2025

Earlier this week I had such a full circle moment 💜

I returned to as a guest lecturer for their Shenandoah University Music Therapy Program colloquium — in Ruebush 128, where I had many classes including a music therapy methods class.

I’m so grateful for the opportunity to advocate about ageism and how we, as music therapists, can challenge it — both for ourselves and for the people we serve.

Huge thanks to Dr. Tony Meadows, Maevon Gumble, and all the students for your thoughtful questions, reflections, and curiosity. 🎶

10/09/2025

When we challenge ageism as music therapists, we open the door to deeper, more honest conversations — with our clients, our colleagues, and ourselves.

It’s not just about awareness, it’s about creating care that truly honors every stage of life.

10/07/2025

Disrupting Ageist Stereotypes:

❌ Aging means frailty and weakness
✅ Older people are active, strong, and independent 

❌ Older adults are lonely and isolated
✅ Loneliness can happen at any age–it’s not inevitable 

❌ Older adults can’t learn new skills
✅ People learn and grow at every age 

❌ Older people are automatically wise and all-knowing
✅ Older people are diverse and bring unique perspectives–not universal answers

Let’s Challenge Ageism Together 💪🏻

Aging = Living ✨

10/06/2025

Did you know October 9th is Ageism Awareness Day? 🤔

Now is the time to take action! 💪🏻

Ageism impacts people of all ages — but it’s especially harmful to older adults in healthcare, the workplace, and everyday life.

I’ll be sharing and resharing ageism content all week to help spread awareness and spark conversations about how we can create a more age-inclusive world.

Find resources to learn and advocate here: https://asaging.org/ageism-awareness

10/04/2025

Together in Harmony for the Alzheimer’s Walk! ✨

I’m raising funds for the Alzheimer’s Walk here in Wilmington, and this cause means so much to me. I’ve seen firsthand how the Association supports families, caregivers, and people living with dementia in our community. 💜

Here’s how you can help: for every $10 donation, I’ll send you a “Together in Harmony” sticker — a reminder that dementia care takes a team of all of us, working together.

Let’s walk, give, and make a difference — together. 🎶

Scan the QR code or donate here ⬇️

https://act.alz.org/site/Donation2?idb=615682315&df_id=62080&62080.donation=form1&FR_ID=18738&mfc_pref=T&PROXY_ID=23698985&PROXY_TYPE=20

Comment or DM me your address after donating to get your sticker!

09/29/2025

09/23/2025

Big thanks to Leslie and the Alverno College Music Therapy students for having me in today!

Loved talking about ageism and advocacy in music therapy. 💜🎶

09/23/2025

09/10/2025

✨ Experience the harmony that happens when we’re together. ✨

I’m excited to be offering an interactive music group for people living with dementia and their carers at the New Hanover Senior Resource Center this fall!

🎶 What to expect:�Each session is filled with singing, movement, playing instruments, and listening activities that bring out joy, connection, and self-expression.

Caregivers join alongside the person they support—because sharing the music together makes it even more meaningful.

🗓️ Dates (Tuesdays, 2:30–3:30 PM):
October 21
November 4
November 18
December 2
December 16

💜 Cost: Free for all participants
📍Location: New Hanover Senior Resource Center
�👥 Space is limited to 30 participants (15 caregiver–partner pairs)

�✍️ Pre-registration is required
📧 To register: contact@harmonyindementia.com

09/09/2025