Menorah Park Center for Senior Living

This year’s Menorah Park Teen Philanthropy Board has been working diligently to understand the role of philanthropy in positively changing the lives of seniors in the Cleveland area. This experience truly opened our eyes to the work Menorah Park does and the impact they have on over 1,200 lives each day. 

Both the music therapy program, which occurs weekly on the Fairmount Pavilion and the massage therapy program, which occurs twice per month on the Fairmount, Friedman and Beachwood Pavilions (dementia care), stood out to the Teen Board as programs we want to ensure receive funding. 

As a result of music therapy, residents have increased attention and cooperation, and greater socialization. Additionally, massage therapy helps reduce stress, relieve muscle tension and lower blood pressure. These are only a few of the programs’ many health benefits.

The Teen Board learned about these programs by experiencing a music and massage therapy session. We were able to witness first hand the positive effects of both programs. Residents were noticeably more relaxed. Following the sessions they voiced their appreciation. Family members of the residents have also seen their loved ones meaningfully respond to the sessions. 

Our goal is to raise $6,000. Your donation will positively impact the lives of 138 residents living on the three pavilions. On behalf of the 2019/2020 Teen Philanthropy Board, we sincerely thank you for your consideration and support!

The Menorah Park Teen Philanthropy Board had the privilege and the pleasure of experiencing a music therapy session provided for the residents with dementia living on the Fairmount Pavilion.  As a team we saw that some of the benefits include improved attention, happiness, and socialization. It was also a wonderful experience watching the gleam in the eyes of the residents as they remembered some of the words and music as the therapist played the piano and sang. This was a wonderful happening for the dementia residents. With your generosity, we can continue this special therapy experience for our residents.
 
The Teen Philanthropy Board goal is to raise $4,000 and your donation will be greatly appreciated by the 66 residents living on the Fairmount Pavilion. On behalf of the 2018/2019 Teen Philanthropy Board, we thank you for your consideration.