The Older Americans Act of 1992 listed music therapy as “the use of musical or rhythmic interventions specifically selected by a music therapist to accomplish the restoration, maintenance, or improvement of social or emotional functioning, mental processing, or physical health of an older individual.” Ever since we opened our music therapy and meditations series playlist on youtube, we’ve received numerous questions about the true benefits.
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If you have an elderly parent, you know how difficult it is to successfully monitor their safety especially if they are not living with you. There is the constant possibility of falls and medical emergencies. Sure you might be able to call in and check on them on occasion, but emergencies don’t usually happen in convenient moments. We wanted to help distinguish an almost necessary
Read more →Music has the power to move the heart and soul, and experts believe that its benefits extend to both physical and emotional health (Fernandez, 2013). Music is a common denominator across income levels, education levels, cultures and age. It is very diverse and expressive, making it a beautifully unique element to societies across the world. Music has been sought out for various emotional fulfillments and
Read more →Brain studies continue to churn out results that help our scientific world better understand the components that lead to life altering diseases such as Alzheimer’s Disease. With the continued support from not only higher education, but also the support from the non-profit world filled with billionaires such as Microsoft’s very own Paul Allen, information will continue to pour in and help identify ways to both
Read more →We know that our senior loved ones can enjoy great benefits by getting more connected with technology. Many have done exactly that and started using the internet and modern tech devices to search for information, connect with others, get coupons, see family photos, travel, volunteer, offer help in specific communities, and stay engaged by socializing. Family caregivers like to see their seniors get connected, as
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