When Memory Fades,
Music Remembers
Finding Joy in Your Caregiving Journey: one story, one song, one shared moment at a time.
Caregiving is a journey often fraught with indescribable stress and emotional turmoil. However, there is a beacon of hope in this program that highlights the powerful role of music and creative engagement to find joy and respite in caregiving.
Creative Engagement in Action
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We Bring the Program to You
Our trained facilitators lead in-person workshops for caregivers and care professionals within their own communities or care settings.
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We Engage Through Music and Story
Participants explore how rhythm, melody, and personal storytelling can unlock memories, lift moods, and create shared moments of meaning.
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We Empower Caregivers Beyond the Session
Our program offers creative tools that caregivers can continue using at home or in professional care, sustaining a sense of renewal and emotional balance long after the program ends.
The Outcome
Reduced caregiver stress and burnout
Stronger emotional connection between caregiver and care recipient
Renewed sense of purpose and joy in caregiving
Practical, sustainable techniques for ongoing creative engagement
Where We Are Making a Difference
Professional Caregivers who work in Memory Care and Family Caregivers were evaluated before and after participating in the “Joy of Creative Engagement” Program.
Caregiver surveys conducted by UMES revealed that 70% of caregiver staff at DHHC believed patient agitation and disruptive behaviors were one of the greatest challenges they faced caring for patients with Dementia. Caregivers expressed that they utilized a multitude of coping behaviors while caring for these patients who exhibited aggressive behaviors.
Prior to this pilot study, 70% of surveyed caregivers utilized music to calm and relax after caring for patients with dementia. Following the pilot study, 90% of staff stated they had successfully implemented the use of music in their coping and self-care practices. This pilot study showed that the therapeutic use of music can decrease caregiver fatigue in caregivers of patients with dementia as data results showed a marked decrease in caregiver anxiety and depression with the use of these interventions.
Additionally, 30% of staff stated that prior to the pilot study, they used music when interacting with patients as a solution to problem behaviors. After the study, however, 100% of the staff had successfully implemented the use of music in their care of patients with dementia.
“This program provided so many resources and ideas for both residents and care teams.”
“After participating in this program I feel inspired to try music sessions with my residents.”
Who We Support: Three Paths, One Mission
Stories Love Music empowers caregivers at every level – from families caring for loved ones at home, to professionals in care facilities, to the leaders who make these programs possible.
Family Caregivers
For those caring for a loved one – discover creative tools and moments of joy that restore balance and connection through music and storytelling.
Professional Care Providers
For care teams and staff – explore how our in-person programs strengthen communication, morale, and resident engagement.
Health Leadership & Executives
For decision-makers in healthcare, nonprofits, or senior living – see how partnering with SLM improves caregiver wellbeing and organizational culture.
Your Support Keeps the Music Playing
Your support sustains the creative engagement programs that restores joy, calm, and connection through music and storytelling.
Tune In to the Stories That Inspire Us
Hear the voices behind the mission. Explore episodes that celebrate creativity, caregiving, and connection.