Meet Shirley, a participant within the Music & Reminiscence program at Riverside Well being Senior Residing Group in Williamsburg, Virginia.
Shirley has been a music lover her whole life and continues to share that love as a member of the refrain at her group. Now residing within the Reminiscence Care unit, Shirley makes use of a personalised Music & Reminiscence playlist to remain related to the music that has all the time introduced her pleasure. Her favorites embrace Perry Como’s “Catch a Falling Star” and Johnny Mathis’ “A Sure Smile.” When requested about her playlist, Shirley shared merely, “I get pleasure from listening to the music. It brings me peace.”
Tales like Shirley’s are made potential by a group that believes within the energy of music. That shared dedication helps Music & Reminiscence proceed to supply:
- Sensible instruments for caregivers supporting older adults in care settings
- Customized music playlists that promote calm, connection, and well-being
- Improved high quality of life for people residing with dementia and cognitive loss
This work is barely potential as a result of folks in our group consider within the therapeutic energy of music. Music & Reminiscence depends on supporters who assist make sure that extra seniors, throughout care settings, communities, and backgrounds, can expertise the consolation and connection that personalised music supplies.
If you happen to consider within the energy of music please donate to help our work!
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