Monthly Archives: June 2017

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  Music Therapy Scores with Seniors

  Posted on June 29, 2017 by Joyce DeFrancesco in Aging, Music Therapy.

  If you or a loved one are struggling with aging, and all the cognitive and physical challenges it brings, music therapy might be a great addition to your health and wellness routine. Music is an effective and affordable way to improve emotional, cognitive and speech skills while maintaining physical and social ability. Give me a […]

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• Finding the opportunities in hardship through art

  Posted on June 19, 2017 by Joyce DeFrancesco in Music Therapy, Pain Management.

  This blog has discussed the many health benefits of music in keeping you healthy. But music (and other performing arts) also offers benefits for those who have suffered through health adversities. One such person is Linda Grenis, who was diagnosed with breast cancer and used yoga to help her through the process of surgery and […]

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  Pittsburgh Symphony Presents Third Annual Sensory Friendly Concert on June 17

  Posted on June 14, 2017 by Joyce DeFrancesco in PSO Programs.

  It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra third sensory-friendly orchestra performance, “Music of Flight and Fantasy,” Saturday, June 17 at 2:30 p.m. at Heinz Hall! Led by newly appointed Music Director of the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra Lawrence Loh, who helped launch the sensory friendly initiative when he was the Pittsburgh […]

  Post Tagged with concert, family, Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, Sensory-Friendly
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  15 Amazing Benefits of Listening to Music

  Posted on June 13, 2017 by Joyce DeFrancesco in Aging, Exercise and Sports, Music Therapy, Pain Management, Productivity, Relaxation, Sleep.

  Looking for a Tuesday pick-me-up? Why not listen to your favorite song? Michelle Millis Chappel, a PhD in psychology and a singer-songwriter, shared 15 amazing things that music can do for you in a Lifehack.org blog: Music makes you happier Music enhances running performance Music lowers stress and improves health Music helps you sleep better […]

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