In this presentation, which will be led by two music therapists and a psychologist, the origins, protocol, and potential benefits of an intergenerational music therapy program (the “Jamboree”) will be shared. This program was developed in 2017 for long-term care residents to help them engage in music therapy sessions with small children from the local community. Since that time, the program has expanded to more than a dozen sites, including retirement and long-term care homes, adult day programs, and daycares. Attendees will be able to learn how to bring this type of program to their own workplace and will receive practical tips on how to facilitate Jamboree sessions.
