Music & Care - Nursing Home Healthcare Staff Workshop [NorthEast]

Name: Music & Care - Nursing Home Healthcare Staff Workshop [NorthEast]
Start: 2025-09-11T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2025-09-11T14:00:00+01:00
Location: St. Columbans Dalgan

Schedule

Thu Sep 11 2025 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

St. Columbans Dalgan | Athboy, MH

🎶 Unlock the Power of Music & Care 🎶
A Workshop Day for Care Home Staff – Empower, Connect, and Transform Through Music
🗓 Date: September 11th, 2025
⏰ Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm
📍 Location: Dalgan Park, Navan
💶 Cost: €20 (includes light lunch)
About the Workshop:
Join us for a dynamic and inspiring Music & Care Workshop Day, developed from the success of our Musicians-On-Call pilot workshops in 2022. Designed specifically for Activity Coordinators, Healthcare Assistants, Social Care Staff, and Nurses working in nursing home settings, this immersive day offers a unique opportunity to:
🎵 Gain practical new skills in using music to support personalised care
🧠 Deepen your understanding of how music promotes emotional well-being, agency, and cognition
🤝 Connect with peers across the sector for shared learning and community
Through expert-led discussions, real-world demonstrations, and interactive sessions, you'll explore how music can enhance the quality of life and joy for people living with dementia and other age-related conditions.
What You’ll Learn & Experience:
🎶 New Skills for Immediate Use: Practical strategies for integrating music into everyday care
🧠 Deepened Understanding: How music stimulates memory, uplifts mood, and builds relationships
🤝 Peer Networking: Connect with like-minded professionals and build lasting support networks
Expert-Led Sessions by:
Gráinne Hope – Founder of Music & Health Ireland
Liam Merriman – Waterford Healing Arts Mentor, Music & Health Ireland Trainer
Workshop Highlights:
Introduction to Music & Health Ireland’s impactful work
Exploring the transformative power of personalised music experiences
Understanding the role of trained musicians in healthcare
Facilitated discussions and networking lunch
Why Attend?
🌟 Support Residents' Strengths and Abilities: Learn how music can bring joy and connection, even in advanced stages of dementia
🌟 Boost Engagement and Quality of Life: Discover how music promotes connection, participation, and dignity
🌟 Recharge and Reconnect: Gain inspiration and fresh ideas from fellow caregivers
Registration Details:
🎟 Fee: €20 (includes lunch)
💡 Note: Registration is non-refundable after September 5th. Apply any discounts at checkout.
📧 Contact: [email protected]
Supported by:
Creative Ireland Creative Communities Fund, Meath County Council, Louth & Clare County Council Arts Offices, Healthy Ireland, and Age Friendly County Offices.
🎶 Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your care practice through music!
Book your place today!
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