Bring Joy toYour Residents with Respectful Beats!
Interactive drumming programs designed to engage, uplift, and stimulate seniors in group settings.
What is Respectful Beats?
Respectful Beats is a music-based drumming program designed to bring joy, connection, and stimulation to older adults. Using simple percussion instruments and guided activities, we lead engaging sessions that promote movement, memory, and meaningful interaction.
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Our mission is to uplift seniors through the power of music—encouraging self-expression, social bonding, and emotional well-being in a fun, accessible way. Whether in group settings or one-on-one, Respectful Beats helps participants feel energized, included, and alive in the moment
🎵 Why It Works for Communities
✅ No prior musical experience required
✅ Works in groups of all sizes
✅ Great for memory care and assisted living
✅ Supports wellness and mood elevation
✅ Turnkey programming: we bring everything!
Resources
1. National Certification Council for Activity Professionals (NCCAP)
The official organization certifying activity professionals in senior care. Great resource for standards, training, and professional development.
Link: https://www.nccap.org
2. Activity Connection
Offers a monthly subscription-based platform packed with printable activity calendars, games, music, and therapy tools specifically for senior living communities.
3. Golden Carers
A global community offering 1,000s of activity ideas, printable materials, and support forums for activity directors.
4. National Association of Activity Professionals (NAAP)
A professional organization providing education, advocacy, and support for activity professionals across the U.S.
Link: https://naap.info
5. Music & Memory
A nonprofit that promotes the use of personalized music playlists to improve quality of life for seniors, especially those with dementia.
6. Drumming with Seniors – Respectful Beats Blog
A collection of tips, lesson ideas, and success stories from senior drumming workshops.
7. Senior Planet by AARP
Offers technology classes and virtual activities for older adults, including music, movement, and brain games.
Link: https://seniorplanet.org
8. YouTube Channel – Respectful Beats
Videos showcasing engaging rhythm sessions and how music enhances cognitive and emotional well-being in older adults.
9. Alzheimer’s Association – Activity Planning
Guidelines and ideas for meaningful, person-centered activities for individuals with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
10. Creative Aging Resource (Lifetime Arts)
Advocates for arts-based programming for older adults and provides training for facilitators.