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Breakout Session 402 on Wednesday, May 8 @ 3:45-4:45 p.m.

Create Joy: How to Use Music with Residents Living with Dementia

A board-certified music therapist and certified therapeutic recreation specialist will present on the value and impact of a full-time music therapist at their community using live music and stories of resident success. Ideas will be shared about the use of music at different levels of care (independent, assisted living, health center, and memory care). They will also share tips and ideas on how to get music therapy in the participants’ communities and how caregivers, staff, and families can effectively engage their residents living with dementia in music when a music therapist is unavailable.
  • Explain and demonstrate the value and impact of a board-certified music therapist.
  • Identify the differences between music therapy and music activities, as well as the outcomes.
  • Demonstrate and define tools and approaches to most effectively engage residents with dementia in music.
Meghan Ross, MA, MT-BC, Music Therapist, Oaknoll Retirement Community, Iowa City
Meghan Ross, MA, MT-BC, is a board-certified music therapist at Oaknoll Retirement Residence in Iowa City. She works full-time with older adults at all levels of care. Meghan received her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Iowa in Music Therapy and is the Internship Director at Oaknoll. She works mainly with older adults (living with and without dementia) but enjoys bridging the gap and occasionally integrating children into music therapy groups at Oaknoll. In the past, Meghan has also worked in school settings and in hospice care. Meghan graduated from the LeadingAge Iowa Leadership Academy in 2022.

Lindsey Reed, CTRS, Recreation Therapist, Oaknoll Retirement Residence, Iowa City
Lindsey Reed is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist at Oaknoll Retirement Community. She is passionate about Recreation and Dementia Care and understands the importance of finding joy and quality of life, regardless of cognitive and physical abilities. Lindsey is also a certified PAC trainer (Positive Approach to Care) and helps those living with dementia live their best lives and support their caregivers as well. Lindsey graduted from the LeadingAge Iowa Leadership Academy in 2019.

 

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