Why Portable CD Players Matter in Elder Care
Bridging the Gap Between Technology and Person-Centered Care Written by Graeme Pope 17th November 2024 The Role of the Facilitator in Music Sessions with Elderly
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Celebrating the 10th Anniversary of the Blue and Red Book CD Collection
The Story of the Blue and Red Book CD Collections Fulfilling a Need in Aged Care In early July 2014, the Blue and Red Book
Aged Care Music Resources: Celebrating Professor Henry Brodaty’s Lifetime Achievement Award
Click on the image to open the article published in INSIDE AGING on 13th June 2024 We at Aged Care Music Resources extend our heartfelt congratulations
Challenges Faced by a Producer of Music-Based Resources
Quality Australian made resources like those we publish are a rare commodity in Australia. To this day, I am grateful to a wonderful team of
The Importance of Music in Residential Aged Care
The importance of age-appropriate music in a residential care environment cannot be over-emphasised. Despite knowledge gained from research, endless anecdotal evidence, and the recent spate of media exposure this topic has received, music in general, is still undervalued and therefore underutilised in the aged care environment.
It’s never too late to start a new career
By Samantha Campbell – Published in the FORSTER FORTNIGHTLY Community News 27th October 2021 Recently I invited the Bob Berrigan trio, Bob – keyboard, Paul
Royal Commission Submission ‘The Case For Leisure And Lifestyle In Residential Aged Care’
This submission to the Aged Care Royal Commission has been a labour of love over many months, fuelled by my passion for quality of care
Why Increasing Audits Won’t Improve The Quality Of Aged Care
Article by Caroline Egan. Jan 16, 2019 – and below, Facebook comment made by Graeme Pope, founder of Aged Care Music Resources. The Aged Care
The Green Book Music Collection
A Comprehensive Music Resource for the Baby Boomer Generation Music is found in all human cultures worldwide. For many years now we have been made
Meet Jade Gilchrist
As people from the Baby Boomer era began to enter our aged care facilities, the need for music to cater to the tastes of this
Prof Henry Brodaty talks Music and Memory
Professor Henry Brodaty is Scientia Professor of Ageing and Mental Health, the Director of the Dementia Collaborative Research Centre and Co-Director of the Centre for
Choice of Music in Aged Care
Here, Collette Baya, the program developer for Musical Armchair Travels, herself a Lifestyle and Activities Coordinator, shares her experiences of the positive effects she has
Lions and Lionesses see value in Aged Care Music Resources
It is incredibly frustrating, when you have first-hand experience of the benefits of music therapy for the elderly, yet, time and time again you witness
Culture Change Exchange
Daniella Greenwood, Strategy and Innovation Manager from Arcare in Australia, delivers a compelling keynote about how central relationships are in long-term care. Video recorded and
What difference can the right music make to people in aged care?
Retired flight engineer in a chance encounter in a hotel Hobart. Having recorded as much of John Sidney’s music as he could, Graeme talks to
Music and aged care
Many aged care facilities are now using qualified music therapists to enhance the quality of life for older people in care, and this is to
Science Behind The Feeling Of Happiness And Sense Of Wellbeing
The elderly woman had the vacant, detached stare common to Alzheimer’s sufferers. She seemed unreachable; lost inside herself; unable to interact with the nursing home
Barry Hall is now back on air with his new program ‘Anything Goes’
In South Australia Barry Hall is a name synonymous with music and entertainment. After more than 30 years involvement in local radio and television as
Music in Harmony with Person Centred Care
There’s a quiet revolution happening in aged care. It’s called Person Centred Care and according to Aged Care Music Resources’ Graeme Pope it’s a welcome
A new music resource for recreation staff in aged care
Reviewed by Lauretta Kaldor 5th October 2014 Many recreation staff would have at their facility the Ulverscroft red and blue large print songbooks which are
Music the tonic for depression in aged care
Saddened but not surprised was our reaction to an aged care industry report which revealed more than half of all permanent aged care residents in Australia have
Christine Bryden: A conversation about dementia
AGED CARE QUALITY AND SAFETY COMMISSION: Christine Bryden was diagnosed with dementia at 46 years of age after experiencing symptoms of what she thought was