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Cohen Caregiving Support Consultants
American Music Therapy Association
Assisted Living Facilities in Portland
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We’re thrilled to highlight one of our corporate sponsors, the Cain Denture Centers of Hillsboro, OR. For nearly 30 years, Robert Cain, LD has served Washington County through his practice. Cain Dentures is a trusted presence in the community, and their heart to serve goes beyond the office. They have an incredible outreach program to the local community, which includes providing sponsorships of BMT’s services to senior care communities located in Beaverton and Hillsboro. We’re privileged to continue partnering with the Cain Denture Centers to serve our seniors together!
If your community is located in Beaverton or Hillsboro and would appreciate a month-long trial of Bridgetown’s MT video subscription service, paid for by the Cain Denture Center, please send us a message clicking the “Contact Us” button.
Alzheimer’s Association – Oregon & SW Washington Chapter
The Alzheimer’s Association is a nonprofit that provides education, resources and support for people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and their families and caregivers. They have local chapters all over the country to better serve local communities. Bridgetown Music Therapy has been involved with the Oregon & Southwest Washington Chapter since early 2017. The Walk to End Alzheimer’s is their main annual fundraiser that that raises money for Alzheimer's research, social awareness and caregiver support. BMT has donated to and participated in the Walk for the past 4 years and has led a team the past 3 years. In addition, Alexis Baker also presented at the 2017 McGinty Conference.
For more information and to find your local chapter, visit the Alzheimer’s Association website.
We love Retirement Connection! They are THE hub for aging adults, their caregivers and professional who serve them by providing all kinds of resources, support, guidance and networking. Based in Portland, OR they serve the Greater Portland and Vancouver, Mid-Willamette Valley, Southern Oregon and the Puget Sound. To learn more and see how amazing Retirement Connection is, visit their website!
Cohen Caregiving Support Consultants
Bill Cohen of Cohen Caregiving Support offers an invaluable and much-needed service to caregivers by providing resources and support and guiding them through tough decisions. Bill is extremely knowledgeable and also has first-hand experience from having been his mother’s caregiver. In addition, he is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA). For more information, visit Cohen Caregiving Support Consultants.
Certification Board for Music Therapists (CBMT)
The final step for anyone wanting to become a professional music therapist is taking AND passing a national board exam to earn the credentials MT-BC (Music Therapist-Board Certified). Additionally, music therapists must re-certify every 5 years. These processes are facilitated by the Certification Board for Music Therapists. We are grateful to this organization for overseeing the task of ensuring that music therapists are providing high quality and safe services. Thank you, CBMT!
Oregon Health Authority - Health Licensing Office
We’re proud to say that all BMT music therapists are licensed through the Health Licensing Office of Oregon Health Authority. This license must be renewed annually and requirements met with each renewal.
