Date of Next Meeting:
May 19, 2023 - 8:30am- 10:00am (2023 Membership required or $5 for Non-Members to attend)
In Person/Virtual
Town Square
13450 Research Blvd Unit 106
Austin, TX 78750
www.townsquare.net/adult-day-care/texas/north-west-austin/
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Note: This meeting is intended for social workers only and is not open to all professions. Please only RSVP if you are a Licensed Social Worker, or are currently a social work student.
May GASW Meeting Information
In Person/Virtual
Confirmation will be sent on Wednesday, May 17th via email. If you are not a member of GASW, you will need to pay $40 to attend the May 19th meeting or purchase a one-time meeting for $5. Purchase can be done HERE. You will receive 1 CEU for the presentation. Please see our FAQ page for more information HERE
In Person:
Town Square
13450 Research Blvd Unit 106
Austin, TX 78750
Confirmation will be sent on Wednesday, May 17th via email. If you are not a member of GASW, you will need to pay $40 to attend the May 19th meeting or purchase a one-time meeting for $5. Purchase can be done HERE. You will receive 1 CEU for the presentation. Please see our FAQ page for more information HERE
In Person:
Town Square
13450 Research Blvd Unit 106
Austin, TX 78750
May Speakers and Topic
Finding the Right Note: How Music Therapy Can Benefit Older Adults Living with Dementia
Tara Jenkins, MT-BC, CDP, CMDCP, is a board-certified music therapist, certified dementia practitioner, and certified Montessori dementia care professional with 16 years of experience working in the eldercare field. She is the founder of Harmony in Dementia, which provides group and individual music therapy services, music consultation support, and music workshops and training for older adults, carers, and professionals.
Tara has extensive training and knowledge in caring for those living with dementia and cognitive decline and works closely with carers to share music and create meaningful experiences with individuals living with dementia.
She has co-authored the book “Music, Memory, and Meaning: How to Effectively Use Music to Connect with Aging Loved Ones,” and frequently presents on the topic of music and dementia.
Tara Jenkins, MT-BC, CDP, CMDCP, is a board-certified music therapist, certified dementia practitioner, and certified Montessori dementia care professional with 16 years of experience working in the eldercare field. She is the founder of Harmony in Dementia, which provides group and individual music therapy services, music consultation support, and music workshops and training for older adults, carers, and professionals.
Tara has extensive training and knowledge in caring for those living with dementia and cognitive decline and works closely with carers to share music and create meaningful experiences with individuals living with dementia.
She has co-authored the book “Music, Memory, and Meaning: How to Effectively Use Music to Connect with Aging Loved Ones,” and frequently presents on the topic of music and dementia.