Meet Steve, a participant within the Music & Reminiscence program at Langdon Place Assisted Dwelling in Exeter, NH. Music has all the time performed a particular position in his life. Rising up in New Orleans, Dixieland jazz – songs like “Bourbon Road Parade” and artists like Dave Brubeck – immediately transport him again to childhood reminiscences full of pleasure and familiarity.
Steve’s musical tastes stretch throughout genres. He loves Bizet’s Carmen, the harmonies of Crosby, Stills & Nash, and one in every of his most significant favorites is “Candy Caroline”, a track that reminds him of his daughter who lives distant, however feels shut once more every time the music begins.
By way of Music & Reminiscence, Steve receives a personalised playlist full of the songs that formed his life. These moments of recognition and connection convey consolation, spark reminiscences, and restore a way of id that may fade with age or cognitive decline.
Daily, people like Steve expertise the easy however profound influence of listening to the music they love. Favourite songs:
- Carry spirits
- Help reference to caregivers and household
- Encourage engagement and communication
- Deliver pleasure and emotional grounding
These people profit on daily basis from accessing their favourite music. It enhances their high quality of life, restores their sense of id and connection to others, and supplies a basis for having as a lot consolation, pleasure, which means and well-being of their days as attainable.
This work is barely attainable as a result of individuals in our neighborhood imagine within the therapeutic energy of music. Music & Reminiscence depends on supporters who assist be certain that extra seniors, throughout care settings, communities, and backgrounds, can expertise the consolation and connection that personalised music supplies.
Should you imagine within the energy of music please donate to help our work!
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