Category Archives: Aging

• NIH and Kennedy Center offer Sound Health initiative

  Posted on July 12, 2017 by Joyce DeFrancesco in Aging, Music Therapy, Musician Health, Pain Management, Relaxation, Sleep.

  Early in 2017, the National Institutes of Health and the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts launched the Sound Health initiative (see upcoming events here), which aims to explore the connections between music, the arts, and physical and mental wellness. Check out the initiative’s blog for information about the innovative program!

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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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  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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• Music as a Force for Good

  Posted on May 18, 2017 by Joyce DeFrancesco in Aging.

  Can music improve memory, mood and physical function in older adults? Can singing impact the quality of life as we age? Academic researcher Julene Johnson thought so. Thanks to a National Institutes of Health grant to fund studies that could identify novel ways to promote independence and wellbeing in older adults, she started a Community […]

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