Welcome!
We are thrilled that you stopped by to learn about Perfect Harmony and explore the benefits of music in caring for older adults. It is more important than ever for professionals in eldercare to understand the most effective uses of music and incorporate music in the daily care of older adults.
We hope you will use this introductory resource page to find valuable tools that will help you better understand the power of music for those in your care.
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Resource Videos
Perfect Harmony is a music resource that provides educational tools to engage older adults through music. Our team of Songbook Foundation leaders and consulting board-certified music therapist, Allegra Hein, have created these helpful resource videos to support care partners in their efforts to incorporate music into their daily care practices.
In these videos you'll receive helpful tips for leading singing and engaged discussion; movement; musical considerations; and general considerations when working with someone with cognitive decline and/or dementia.
Generational Playlists
Research has shown that remembering music from our late teens and early twenties is not just a coincidence. Due to biological factors and life experiences, music that we listen to during this period of our lives carries a special significance and connects our memories to feelings we experienced during that transformational time.
Our generational music playlists offer the opportunity to learn about the enduring music of each decade and select billboard charting hits or specific artists that make sense based on the individuals in your care. Each playlist is available on Spotify, but also includes an accompanying guide of Top 40 artists and songs of the decade for your convenience.
Live Presentation Playbacks
Please access a gallery of presentation replays that might be helpful in your learning! Presentation notes and activity sheets are also posted below.
Worksheets and Presentation Notes:
Monthly Perfect Harmony Resources
Each month, Perfect Harmony releases video resources and music activities that are created with a cohesive theme in mind and are beneficial in both an individual and group setting.
- View a one-page Perfect Harmony overview so that you know what to expect in our monthly offerings!
- Access this month's Perfect Harmony Activities
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Sample Activities
Please email info@TheSongbook.org should you need further clarification or have any questions about the videos and downloadable tip sheets below.
