Dementia Spotlight

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween

10/14/2024

Third Annual Blue Ridge Dementia Care Conference is a wrap. Thank you, presenters, exhibitors, volunteers, and our wonderful attendees. ❤️

10/09/2024

Blue Ridge Dementia Care Conference Www.blueridgedcc.com register today, Tickets still available. Caregivers, help is available. You are notcalone.

10/05/2024

I'm excited to share that I was recently a guest on "A Time to Care: A Caregivers Podcast" with Isabel Melgarejo!

In this episode, I explore how our neurons are constantly firing and forming connections when we listen to music. There’s incredible science behind how music activates different parts of the brain, and I discuss how it can be a powerful tool for caregivers—both in supporting their loved ones and for their own self-care. ✨

Want to learn more? Tune into the episode here: https://pod.co/a-time-to-care-the-caregivers-podcast/unlocking-the-power-of-music-an-interview-with-tara-jenkins-on-how-music-heals-the-mind-and-soul

10/05/2024

This week ten years ago, I took a leap into private practice in the greater Washington, DC area. It wasn’t my first choice—I always imagined myself in a full-time leadership role as a music therapist in senior living. But after finding myself in an unhealthy work environment, I quit with no plan, which is very unlike me.

I decided to give private practice a try, and it turned out to be exactly what I needed. I loved the autonomy to choose who I worked with and how I could support them. It expanded my skill set and set me on the path I’m on today.

Even after relocating to Austin and working for another company, I kept my private practice up to date working with several telehealth clients from DC, and eventually, it called me back.

Two years ago I rebranded as Harmony in Dementia, focusing on supporting the dementia community—caregivers, professionals, students, and those living with dementia. My goal is to create a safe and welcoming space for my clients where they can participate in meaningful music experiences and collaborate with others who share my vision.

The past 10 years have had their ups and downs, but I’m grateful for the opportunities to grow, learn, pivot, and adapt.

📷 Enjoy these throwback pictures of me at that time in my career. 📷

10/04/2024

Blue Ridge Dementia Care Conference Www.blueridgedcc.com Oct.14, 2024. 9 am to 4pm. Lunch included on site.

10/04/2024

Caregivers are often on their own. Kay Bransford presents Planning for the What If Something Happens to You, register now for the Blue Ridge Dementia Care conference Oct 14 in Purcellville, VA www.blueridgedcc.com $35.00 Fee includes lunch on site.

10/02/2024

Featured Speaker at the Blue Ridge Dementia Care Conference, Oct 14th, Atty Rory Clark, author of the "Family Estate Planning and Elder Law Guide" is a frequent public speaker on issues of elder law, special needs, and taxation. Rory will speak about "Protecting Your Life Savings from Long-term Care Costs" Register here: www.BlueRidgedcc.com

09/26/2024

Today at 3pm eastern time. Zoom dementia caregiver support group. Message me if interested in attending.

09/24/2024

Dementia, in it's many forms, can sneak up on someone you love before you know it. Be prepared before that time comes. Registration now open.

09/24/2024

Save the date. October 14, 2024. Fee includes lunch. Www.brdcc.com spend the day learning from experts in dementia care and networking with others who care for someone with a devastating brain disease.

06/27/2024

Adults don't wear diapers. Their dignity is important. Disposable underwear, briefs, underpants. Consider how it must feel to be treated like a baby as you try your best to be the person you spent a lifetime becoming.

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