HEALING POWERS OF MUSIC

I hope that you join me in this opportunity to give back to our community and the elderly, who have themselves, given so much in their lifetime.

Hi my name is Karen Cole. I am an RN in school obtaining my masters. For my class, Community Health, I have to do a community project and I have decided to do individualized music therapy for nursing home residents. All too often, especially since COVID and social distancing, these residents are just sitting in their rooms. Even with the COVID restrictions lifted, many residents in nursing homes are still isolated, which in turn will impact their health.

Music is very healing. Many of us use music as a means of escape, relaxation and calming for ourselves. It has been proven the many benefits, both physically and mentally that music therapy has. Music therapy can improve:

Cognitive functioning and mental health

Memory and concentration

Communication skills

Reduces Depression

Reduces Stress and Anxiety

Reduces Pain

Lowers blood pressure

Lowers heart rate

Reduces arrhythmias

Increases muscle relaxation.

If you would like to join me on this journey of impacting the lives and well-being of the residents at the facility I have chosen, any donations you choose to give would be welcomed.

Your donations will go towards the purchase of Mp3 Players for all residents and will become the property of the facility for future residents as well. Thank You in advance.