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Aged Care Music Resources

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Incorporating these music resources into the daily routine of aged care can greatly enhance the emotional and mental well-being of residents. We encourage you to explore and utilize these resources to create a more enriching environment.

All prices are in Australian Dollars and include GST and postage within Australia. A ‘postage top-up’ may be required to overseas destinations.
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MUSICAL ARMCHAIR TRAVELS

PRODUCT CODE:  ACT16
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Facilitated with music, this activity is a dementia-based program which endeavours to trigger memories that can take people on imaginative journeys and so, during your armchair travels sessions, music becomes a powerful tool to tease out memorable experiences from the participants in your group.

This unique training package includes a training DVD, practical session guidelines and six music CDs to enable staff to facilitate engaging and therapeutic, music-based activities for aged care clients. On the DVD, highly qualified and experienced aged care professionals reinforce the use of best-practice programs to enhance the quality of life for our elders in care.

For new staff, with little or no practical experience, this resource provides a ready-to-go program with step-by-step instructions on how to run quality Musical Armchair Travels sessions.

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GREEN BOOK CD COLLECTION

 
PRODUCT CODE: BHG1603
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Green Book CD Collection has become recognised as a premium activities resource which caters specifically for the needs of the Baby Boomer generation. The 200 tunes in this 10-CD collection are popular favourites from the Golden Oldies era spanning the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s.

Community singing groups, Senior Citizens Centres and aged care facilities alike, will appreciate the value of this CD collection, in providing a simple way to teach songs, facilitate sing-alongs on bus trips, provide music for movement, or background music to happy hour drinks or parties – the list is limited only by your imagination.

BLUE BOOK CD COLLECTION

 
PRODUCT CODE:  BHB1401
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Do you have the Blue Large Print Song Books in your aged care facility but lack a piano or pianist to provide the musical accompaniment? This collection solves that problem!

Key Features

  • Perfect Match: The collection is specifically matched to the song lists and lyrics in the popular Blue Large Print Song Book by Ulverscroft.
  • Endless Entertainment: Offer your elderly residents hours of enjoyment and engagement.
  • Valuable Addition: A must-have for your activities toolkit.

Product Details

  • Comprehensive Collection: The Blue Book CD Collection includes 7 CDs.
  • Extensive Selection: Enjoy 141 studio-recorded piano tunes, providing backing music for every song in the Blue Large Print Song Book.

Nostalgic Arrangements: All recordings are played and arranged in a style that will evoke memories from your residents’ younger years.

Blue and Red Book CD Collection

ALSO AVAILABLE AS THE ‘BLUE & RED BOOK CD COLLECTION’ BUNDLE (Songbooks NOT included in the bundle)

RED BOOK CD COLLECTION

 
PRODUCT CODE: BHR1402
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Do you have the Red Large Print Song Books in your aged care facility but lack a piano or pianist to provide the musical accompaniment? This collection solves that problem!

Key Features

  • Perfect Match: The collection is specifically matched to the song lists and lyrics in the popular Red Large Print Song Book by Ulverscroft.
  • Endless Entertainment: Provide your elderly residents with hours of enjoyment and engagement.
  • Valuable Addition: A must-have for your activities toolkit.

Product Details

  • Comprehensive Collection: The Red Book CD Collection includes 12 CDs.
  • Extensive Selection: Enjoy 240 studio-recorded piano tunes, offering backing music for every song in the Red Large Print Song Book.
  • Nostalgic Arrangements: All recordings are played and arranged in a style that will evoke memories from your residents’ younger years.

ME AND MY PIANO     (Format: DVD Pal)

PRODUCT CODE: BHD1801
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The Barry Hall DVD – Me and My Piano captures the elegance and warmth of Barry Hall’s talent, showcasing the world-renowned Steinway piano in a way that delights and uplifts viewers. Barry’s musical expertise, combined with his gentle, radio-presenter charm, makes this DVD a unique experience. Through engaging commentary and beautiful visual effects, Barry creates an immersive performance that seniors in aged care will find both nostalgic and entertaining.

Designed with ease of use in mind, the DVD features a flexible menu, allowing viewers to choose specific themes or enjoy the entire program without interruptions. Whether for music-themed activities or simply a high-quality performance, Me and My Piano is a versatile resource, perfect for individual enjoyment or group sessions. It promises to inspire joy and evoke cherished memories, making it a valuable addition to any aged care setting.

Praise for the DVD

“… it was a huge hit at Bupa Woodend … the residents loved it so much many watched it a second time straight after the first viewing and danced along …”

— Alice Graham, Lifestyle Officer

SHALL WE DANCE FOR SEATED CLIENTS

 
PRODUCT CODE:  SWD0801
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“Shall We Dance” is a delightful dance program specifically designed for seated clients, making it accessible to individuals of varying mobility levels. This 30-minute session combines a variety of engaging activities that are both fun and beneficial for participants.

Engaging in the “Shall We Dance” program offers numerous benefits. Listening to music and participating in seated dance movements can bring back cherished memories, improve mobility, and stimulate both the body and mind. The program encourages participants to follow along with the steps, promoting better physical health and mental well-being as they reminisce about the good old days.

Join us for “Shall We Dance” and experience the joy, memories, and benefits of this unique and heartwarming dance program.

REMEMBER THAT SONG MUSICAL QUIZ VOLUME 1

 
PUBLISHED 2008  PRODUCT CODE:  RTS0801Q
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Engage, Enjoy, and Energize with the first volume of Remember That Song Musical Quiz, a musical and mental stimulation program originally crafted for clients with dementia. This beloved program has since proven to be a perfect fit for clients across all levels of aged care, leading to its recent redesign and re-release.

  • Positive outcome for all participants
  • Promotes self-confidence and increases quality of life
  • Encourages social interaction and a gentle competitive atmosphere
  • Achievable with a variety of groups, large or small
  • Program works well on a one-on-one basis
  • Sensory stimulation
  • Provides pleasure and happiness and a sense of achievement

Inspired by the positive reactions to John Sidney’s piano music, Ann Rogers designed this quiz program to incorporate the soothing and rhythmic tunes from Sidney’s CDs. According to Rogers, “The timing of each tune and choice of selection made the project possible. The music has a nice beat and is not too fast or intrusive.”

Rediscover joy and engagement with the first volume of Remember That Song Musical Quiz.

REMEMBER THAT SONG MUSICAL QUIZ VOLUME 2

 
PUBLISHED 2008
PRODUCT CODE: RTS0802Q
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Connect, Create, and Celebrate with the second volume of Remember That Song Musical Quiz, a program that brings together musical and mental stimulation for aged care clients. Initially developed for those with dementia, this program has shown remarkable benefits for individuals across the entire spectrum of aged care, prompting a thoughtful redesign and re-release.

  • Positive outcome for all participants
  • Promotes self-confidence and increases quality of life
  • Encourages social interaction and a gentle competitive atmosphere
  • Achievable with a variety of groups, large or small
  • Program works well on a one-on-one basis
  • Sensory stimulation
  • Provides pleasure and happiness and a sense of achievement

Ann Rogers was motivated to create this engaging quiz program after observing the uplifting effects of John Sidney’s piano music on her clients. She remarked, “The timing of each tune and choice of selection made the project possible. The music has a nice beat and is not too fast or intrusive.”

Celebrate the power of music and connection with the second volume of Remember That Song Musical Quiz.

MUSIC CDS

The John Sidney and Barry Hall CDs can be purchased individually or as a package.

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Featuring some of the finest piano music you will ever hear.

John Sidney was a part of the Tasmanian entertainment scene for many years, both as a live entertainer and a television performer. He was a regular guest at every major venue around Hobart for many years, and was considered an institution in Tasmanian entertainment. Our wonderful catalogue of 12 CDs showcases the extent and depth of John Sidney’s magnificent talent as a pianist.

To purchase the John Sidney Two Box-set of 12 CDs, go to the PACKAGES page.

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Featuring some of the finest keyboard all-time favourites you will ever hear.

From rousing show tunes to energetic waltzes, sweet ballads and contemporary classics, Barry’s music conjures a joyful combination of nostalgia and toe tapping fun. Barry’s rousing performances can be enjoyed live at various Adelaide venues, and are now available on CD for everyone to love.

To purchase the Barry Hall Collection of 4 CDS, go to the PACKAGES page.

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