When: September 17, 2026, 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm America/Toronto
Where: Online (free; registration required)
Presenter:
Bev Foster, MA, BEd, BMus, ARCT, AMus
Bev is the Founder and Executive Director of the Room 217 Foundation, a Canadian health arts social enterprise that uses music to improve the care experience. The goal of Room 217’s innovative care approach is to make music more integrated in care settings and personal care plans. A Community Research Fellow of the Laurier Centre for Music in the Community, Bev speaks and writes on the power of music, especially in life limiting situations. Her passion for music enhancing quality of life and care is contagious.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the presentation, participants will be able to:
- Distinguish music care from music therapy, and describe music care as the intentional use of music by anyone to improve the care experience
- Summarize the evidence for why music supports mood, agitation, and connection in dementia care
- Demonstrate three practical music care strategies for everyday dementia care
How to Participate:
Secure your spot today by registering below!
These sessions are open to all healthcare professionals and students, offering an engaging learning forum to review leading practices in assessing and managing personal expressions in individuals living with dementia.
For more information or to join the mailing list, contact Tania Aragona at ontarioCLRI@baycrest.org
These Rounds are co-sponsored by the Toronto Ontario Health Behaviour Supports for Seniors Program, and the Ontario Centres for Learning, Research and Innovation in Long-Term Care at Baycrest Academy for Research & Education.