Speaking & Education
Harmony in Dementia offers a variety of music workshops, education, webinars, keynotes, and training for professionals, caregivers, students, companies, and organizations.
All topics are designed to meet the needs and interests of your audience. You can choose from one of our suggested topics or work with us to customize a topic for your specific audience.
Music and Self-Care for Caregivers
This is for anyone who identifies as a caregiver. Caregivers often dedicate the majority of their time and energy to caring for someone else. This topic will focus on how caregivers can care for themselves and participants will:
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Understand the benefits of health and music
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Identify the categories of self-care
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Receive ​practical​ ​skills to utilize music during self-care​ activities​.
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This subject matter can also be adapted for professionals in the dementia care community. It will provide examples of how professionals can create self-care moments during their workday.
How to Meaningfully Use Music with People Living with Dementia
This is for anyone who is caring for someone living with dementia or cognitive impairment. Whether you are a professional, family member, or friend when you help support people navigating cognitive changes you try to find opportunities for connection throughout their day.
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​This topic focuses on practical tips and resources on how to best use music with someone living with dementia or cognitive impairment. Participants will:​
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Learn why music is beneficial for older adults
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Be able to help identify music preferences
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Understand how to set up a comfortable environment for music experiences
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Engage in a meaningful music experience with someone living with dementia or cognitive impairment.
How Music Therapy Can Benefit Older Adults Living with Dementia
This topic is for professionals in the dementia care community. It will provide professionals with a greater understanding of music therapy and how it can benefit clients living with dementia. Participants will:
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Define music therapy
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Learn who can benefit from services
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Recognize the differences between music therapy and non-music therapy services
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Understand how music therapy benefits older adults living with dementia
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Identify music therapy payment options for clients
How to Utilize Music During the Holidays
This topic is for anyone who is caring for someone living with dementia or cognitive impairment. The holidays can be an overwhelming and hectic time of year, especially for people navigating cognitive changes. The goal is to provide participants with ways to incorporate music during the holidays by creating meaningful experiences with family and friends and providing a comfortable and calm space for someone living with dementia. Participants will:
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Explore and highlight music’s role in dementia care
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Address holiday stressors for people living with dementia and their caregivers
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Identify music’s benefits during the holidays
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Incorporate practical music strategies for the holiday season
Ageism and Advocacy in Music Therapy
Ageism impacts therapeutic relationships, limiting engagement and health for clients. This topic explores its effects, guiding music therapists to recognize biases, foster age-inclusive practices, and advocate for dignity and client-centered care by challenging stereotypes and promoting respect. Participants will:
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Increase awareness of ageism in healthcare and music therapy
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Develop strategies for age inclusive music therapy practices
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Enhance ageism advocacy in professional practice
