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Is the Prescription Music or Music Therapy? 29 Jul 2013 | 04:30 pm
Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of sharing information on music and music therapy with healthcare professionals in northwest Kansas through the KU Medical Center – Area Health Education Center....
Hobo Days: Resources for Senior Living Communities 25 Jul 2013 | 04:30 pm
Hobo week is the second week of August. As much of hobo history comes from the Civil War to the Great Depression, this is a topic that might be of interest to those in senior living communities. It’s ...
Happiness Happens 22 Jul 2013 | 04:30 pm
As a child, I can remember many happy hours spent singing and swinging. I found happiness in simple things like many of those listed in “Happiness” from You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown. I don’t remem...
You Beautiful Doll 18 Jul 2013 | 04:30 pm
Chances are, most women today would not be thrilled to have someone refer to the as “you beautiful doll”. Yet, this 1911 song was meant as a compliment. It is still sung by young and old alike. Dolls ...
Time for a little creative nurture 15 Jul 2013 | 05:20 pm
When I was a preschooler, I could swing and sing songs of my own creation for hours. As a teen, I could experience that same lack of time creating my own music or re-creating the music of others at th...
Let’s Dance: Songs and ideas for National Dance Day 11 Jul 2013 | 04:30 pm
Let’s dance! Dancing is great exercise. It can be social or solitary. Dancing can be fun. it can be a form of self expression. Dancing can teach us about cultures and traditions. Dancing can be a way...
Everybody Deserves a Massage 8 Jul 2013 | 04:30 pm
One of my favorite treats is a deep tissue massage. Lugging around instruments can bring on some knots that require a little assistance to release from time to time. Massage therapists and bodyworker...
Together in Music 5 Jul 2013 | 04:30 pm
In less than a month, I will have the privilege to share “Kids and Seniors Together in Music” at the Generations United Conference. My sharing comes from a lifetime of experiences. It has been a journ...
It’s a Zoo! – Music and activities for young and old 2 Jul 2013 | 04:30 pm
“It’s a zoo!” often refers to confusion and disorder. But for some of us, the word zoo means a place to see animals. While I am sure there is a certain amount of confusion and disorder within most zoo...
What should I carry – the mom and music therapist answers 29 Jun 2013 | 04:30 pm
In my last post, I shared my thoughts on what a caregiver of seniors should carry. Today’s post will answer the “what should I carry” for moms and music therapists. As a mom, the list of carry items f...
