Music Therapy Songs for Geriatrics |
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Choosing Music for Geriatric People
Everyone reacts differently to certain songs and types of music. That's just as true for geriatric people. Finding music from their earlier years can be a challenge for those who do not know older music. The resources on this page offer guidance and ideas to help anyone looking to build a list of songs for the aged population.
Criteria for a good music therapy songs when working with geriatric people:
- Choose songs your audience is likely to be familiar with.
- Try a variety of time periods including music from childhood years of the audience.
- Select catchy and upbeat music when starting, improving the chances of engagement.
- Fine tune your song selection based on feedback and reactions.
Songs from The 1930's
- Over The Rainbow - Judy Garland / Glenn Miller
- Blue Moon - Glen Gray / Benny Goodman
- Will The Circle Be Unbroken (Bye And Bye) - Carter Family
- I Got Rhythm - Red Nichols / Ethel Waters / Louis Armstrong
- These Foolish Things - Benny Goodman / Teddy Wilson featuring Billie Holiday
- He's Got The Whole World In His Hands - Marian Anderson
Songs From the 1940's
- You Are My Sunshine - Jimmie Davis
- Don't Get Around Much Anymore - Ink Spots / Duke Ellington / Glen Gray
- This Land Is Your Land - Woody Guthrie
- Baby It's Cold Outside - Johnny Mercer & Margaret Whiting / Dinah Shore & Buddy Clark
- When You Wish Upon A Star - Cliff Edwards / Glenn Miller / Guy Lombardo
- (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons - Nat "King" Cole / Eddy Howard / Dinah Shore
- Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy - Andrews Sisters
- White Christmas - Bing Crosby
- The Christmas Song - Nat "King" Cole
Songs From the 1950's
- Love me Tender - Elvis Presley
- Come Go with Me - Del-Vikings
- At the Hop - Danny and the Juniors
- Wake up Little Susie - The Everly Brothers
- Peggy Sue - Buddy Holly
- You Send Me - Sam Cooke
- Why do Fools Fall in Love - The Teenagers featuring Frankie Lymon
- Shake, Rattle and Roll - Bill Haley and His Comets
- Unchained Melody - Al Hibbler
- Don't Be Cruel - Elvis Presley
- Hound Dog - Elvis Presley
- Why Do Fools Fall in Love - Gale Storm
- All Shook Up - Elvis Presley
Songs from the 1960's
- What a Wonderful World - Louis Armstrong
- Stand By Me - Ben E. King
- Respect - Aretha Franklin
- Yesterday - Beatles
- Blowin' In The Wind - Bob Dylan
- California Dreamin' - Mamas & Papas
- Under The Boardwalk - Drifters
- Down on the Corner - Creedence Clearwater Revival
- Georgia On My Mind - Ray Charles
- The Loco-Motion - Little Eva
- Ain't No Mountain High Enough - Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell
- Dock of the Bay - Otis Redding
- Barbara Anne - The Beach Boys
- At Last - Etta James
- I'm A Believer - Monkees
- People Get Ready - Impressions
- How Sweet it is to be Loved by You - Marvin Gaye
- I Got You (I Feel Good) - James Brown
Suggestions for a Good Music Therapy Session
- Print a list (in large print) of the songs and lyrics for the people to follow along.
- Ask about any artists the geriatric people have seen in concert from the time period. Let them talk about the experience.
- Choose a less distracting environment if possible.
- Ensure an appropriate volume. Some older people have trouble hearing with background noise.
- When doing multiple sessions, repeat some of the same songs and introduce new songs.
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