367: What's So Special About Music in Dementia Care?

If you have been following Teepa for any amount of time, you're familiar with how much she incorporates music and rhythm when supporting people living with dementia. This episode, Teepa and Greg discuss the reasons why music and rhythm is so effective at getting folks up and moving. You don't have to be a music therapist to incorporate these strategies!Want to go deeper?You don't need to stop there. Positive Approach to Care® (PAC™) offers learning experiences that help care partners at every level put Teepa's approach into everyday practice.🔹 Start with the basics: Accepting the Challenge introduces you to Teepa's foundational approach to dementia care — including the role that connection, movement, and rhythm play in supporting people living with brain change.→ Streaming version: Link→ Course version: Link🔹 Go hands-on: Champion Courses build the practical skills to put what you've learned — including techniques like music and rhythmic engagement — into confident, consistent action.→ Link🔹 Connect regularly: The Care Partner Support Series is a space to keep learning, keep practicing, and stay connected with a community who truly understands.→ Link