Eureka!!! Truly one of those “why didn’t I think of that before?” moments… Excellent article on National Public Radio website: For Elders With Dementia, Musical Awakenings. I cannot wait to make an iPod playlist for my music-loving dad!!!
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Eureka!!! Truly one of those “why didn’t I think of that before?” moments… Excellent article on National Public Radio website: For Elders With Dementia, Musical Awakenings. I cannot wait to make an iPod playlist for my music-loving dad!!!
Well how darned COOL is that?! Simply wonderful!
Music is so healing – it is wonderful it can help the elderly suffering from dementia!
Hi,
A fantastic video.
Henry reminds me so much of my dad, the body language and his way of talking. The change music brought to Henry was fantastic!
What a great idea to connect through music. I’m going to bookmark this post of yours – you never know when you’ll need it.
It’s great to know that music can make such a difference in the lives of elderly ones suffering from dementia – I do wish I had known about this sooner, but I’m looking forward to seeing Dad’s reaction to using an iPod!
Barbara, that is awesome. Music can be such a comfort at any of life’s stages.
Music is so comforting – it can lower blood pressure and calm a baby – magically…
Very good, Barbara. Music heals on so many levels.
Kathy, I wonder, is Barry listening to music as he recovers from the knee replacement? I used to love falling asleep listening to Dad playing the piano or his guitar…
Not so much…he’s preferring the Three Stooges. LOL!
:) I’ve heard that laughter is the best medicine! Laughter for some, music for others. Once I had a migraine evaporate when I was listening to one of Jerry Seinfeld’s monologues…
The video is wonderful. It’s amazing how music can help the elderly (and others) heal and re-connect with earlier experiences.
It is amazing how Henry perked up and I’d say his quality of life was dramatically improved!
Oh, the power of music! This just confirms that it is a life-force!
That’s for sure – it’s hard to imagine life without music!
Oh My Goodness! How precious! My heart went out to that man. What an fabulous story. Thank you so much for sharing this, Barbara. :)
You’re welcome, Joanne! I found the story very moving, too, and I’m looking forward to giving my dad an iPod soon with his favorite music – Woody Guthrie and classical.
I’ll bet your father’s eyes will light up, just like this mans did. :D
I’m keeping my fingers crossed! :)