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| Music is very popular at Maristhill |
Music
has a powerful impact on everyone, but can release a tripwire of powerful
memories to the elderly, says Dana Larsen, a senior
living writer.
“This is why music therapy
is one of the most effective treatments for the elderly,” she explains.
We agree,
and we consistently conduct musical events here at Maristhill, ranging from
concerts, shows by professional entertainers, sing-alongs, and other
performances.
Here are
just a few improvements noted by elders and their families, and listed by
MusicWorks, a Delaware music therapy organization:
- Better awareness and
concentration
- Enhances interest levels and
social interaction
- Improves memory and recall
- Happier outlook on life and
higher self-esteem
- Increases mobility and
coordination
- Diminishes pain and improves
recovery time
- Reduces tension and promotes
relaxation
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