This video of Neil is of a particularly special Music Therapy moment - showing a courageous, strong man who fought at the front lines during WWII. A man who demonstrates love of country, music and his dear Vera.
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Neil, a WWII Veteran - A man who demonstrated love of country, music, a good joke, and his dear wife Vera. I have had the honour of working with many war veterans over the last two decades. This time of year gives...
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"It's difficult to put into words what's happening, but I think that's the way with music," Klassen told the local reporter. "Every human has an innate musicality. Even someone who claims to not be a singer." And we do hear this...
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This month we have been highlighting the power of group music-making for all persons. To get a full listing of our articles under the topic click here. Here are just a few great articles (the proof) behind the benefits of group...
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As music therapists, we come across examples of how music helps our clients cope with the reality of their diagnosis on a daily basis. This fact is especially apparent when someone is experiencing a diagnosis like Alzheimer's in it’s early...
Read MoreNestled in a beautiful small town, a group of seniors dealing with Alzheimer's or dementia meet once a week for music therapy. I have the incredible honour of sharing music with them and learning more about their incredible lives. Singing...
Read MoreResearch Nicholas R. Simmons-Stern, Andrew E. Budson, Brandon A. Ally. Music as a memory enhancer in patients with Alzheimer's disease. Neuropsychologia, 2010; 48 (10): 3164 Musical mnemonics have a long and diverse history of popular use. In addition, music processing in...
Read MoreIt was just before Christmas when Harry invited me to spend an evening with him and his family. When he suggested I come to facilitate a music-filled evening he included a very compelling reason - "It is the first time...
Read MoreOur final musical motivator...# 50 Music is individual - Every person responds to music differently, and any one person may respond to music differently at various times throughout his or her life. Aside from some recent research on rhythm and movement,...
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There are places I'll rememberAll my life though some have changedSome forever not for betterSome have gone and some remainAll these places have their momentsWith lovers and friends I still can recallSome are dead and some are livingIn my life...
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