What We Do
Audrey's Angels sends musicians and crafters to over 100 small residential adult care homes and adult day care centers throughout the greater Phoenix area. We visit the seniors at a scheduled time, providing a planned program of interaction. Each scheduled visit lasts one hour long and we usually provide weekly programs to the homes that we serve. Audrey's Angels becomes a regular part of the residents' weekly calendar, so they look forward to interacting with our Angels each week. Our staff works closely with the homeowners, care workers, and administrators of these homes and facilities.
During visits, our "Angels" give musical performances, lead sing-a-longs, or engage the residents in craft activities. As music and art warm their hearts, residents often become more communicative, expressing themselves with singing, conversation or a knowing smile. For the many residents we visit who have dementia, music and art can create a bridge across time and memory.
We audition and train our musicians, each of whom loves sharing his or her gifts in this unique program. Some of our Angels volunteer their time, while others accept a small stipend to cover the cost of gasoline and the care of their musical instruments and song sheets. We provide all of the craft supplies for our Craft Angels to share with the residents.