Please ensure Javascript is enabled for purposes of website accessibility

The Joy of Creative Engagement for Caregivers

We provide caregivers tools for their own self-care and their caregiving, which can assist in preventing long term burnout.

When we support caregivers in managing the reactive emotions of the individuals living with dementia and Alzheimer’s they care for and themselves, using creative tools like and music and storytelling, their relationship with the one they care for is deepened and more meaningful.

Who is this program for?

Caregivers who care for an individual living with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Family caregivers, Professional caregivers, Senior Home Staff, Hospital staff and Social Workers.

Who Benefits?

Both the caregiver and the individual they care for.

Graphic 1: “What a Caregiver May Be Carrying”<br />
Headline:<br />
What a Caregiver May Be Carrying<br />
Inside the brain:<br />
- Did they take their medication?<br />
- I miss how things used to be<br />
- Another appointment to remember<br />
- When will I get a break?<br />
- What if something happens?<br />
- I’m so exhausted<br />
- Am I doing enough?<br />
- I feel alone<br />
- Did I eat today?<br />
Bottom text:<br />
Caregiving can fill every corner of the mind
Graphic 2: “After Connecting With Stories Love Music”<br />
Headline:<br />
After Connecting With Stories Love Music<br />
Inside the brain:<br />
- Did they take their medication?<br />
- I’m looking forward to the next SLM event<br />
- Another appointment to remember<br />
- I have new tools to manage stress<br />
- That song brought back a beautiful memory<br />
- Today, I felt like myself again<br />
- I’m not alone in this<br />
- I’m exhausted but I feel supported<br />
- I have plans this weekend<br />
Bottom text:<br />
The responsibilities may still be there—but now, there’s more room for connection, support, and joy.

Family Caregivers

Healthcare Professional

Healthcare Leaders

“This is a powerful way of engaging the caregivers and other attendees to relax and reduce their stress. Stories Love Music underscores well the importance of music and story telling as another positive approach to engaging people and the challenges they face as they age. This is a great alternative method to connect meaningfully with memory impaired individuals, no special equipment needed to implement. I got a new understanding of making connections and communicating. I would like more caregivers to be able to experience the power of this for themselves and their loved ones.”

– (Participants from Maryland)