In this mini episode we feature clips from the full episode called 'Music is a Bridge for Caregivers and Their Loved Ones' with Alexis Baker. Alexis is a board-certified music therapist who works with caregivers and their loved ones living with dementia. We start with Alexis describing music therapy. We then visit the chapter Alexis wrote in the newly released resource for caregivers called “A Caregiver’s Advocate: A Complete Guide to Support and Resources” where she speaks about music therapy as it pertains to caregiving.

Music Therapy can be a useful activity even for those who do not consider themselves to be musicians, and it can help improve connections between caregivers and their loved ones by building a bridge. Alexis explains how beneficial this model of music therapy can be especially for folks living with dementia.

For more information from Alexis Baker or to register for a Live session please check out Bridgetown Music Therapy.

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Alexis Baker is a board-certified music therapist (MT-BC), certified dementia practitioner (CDP), and founder of Bridgetown Music Therapy. Her mission as a music therapist is to spark joy and improve quality of life through meaningful music engagement.

In this episode you'll hear how connections can be made through music - as Alexis uses music to make a difference in the lives of older adults living with dementia and their caregivers. Music Therapy provides a useful tool for caregivers to add to their toolkits - as music is a bridge that provides opportunities for connections for their loved ones.

This type of therapy sounds refreshing and uplifting, as we learn that music activates each part of our brain when we sing, dance, play or simply listen to music.

Alexis provides opportunities through her website bridgetownmt.com for folks to attend a LIVE session through Zoom or to watch a sample session to experience the benefits of music therapy.

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Island Treasures is introducing its Treasure Chest where treasures from a previous episode will be shared.

Today's treasures come from Season 2 Episode 6 which featured Lisa Kendall in the episode titled "Growth in Caregiving: Healing through Trauma."

We look at the meaning of care, caregiver, and care partnership, and Lisa talks about the inequity in some caregiving partnerships. We learn it's ok to say no and it's ok to set a boundary when in a difficult caregiving situation.

Lisa Kendall is a medical social worker specializing in gerontology and is an educator and mentor for the Eden Alternative(R).

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