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YouTube: The Benefits of Music for Seniors – Nothing Quite Like it

August 19, 2022August 19, 2022 Bill_NuttingMusic at Bedside, Music Therapists, Musical Instruction
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“Some care facilities are giving older adults a way to visit their pasts to boost their well-being.”

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https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/06/well/mind/virtual-reality-therapy-seniors.html

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Senior Communities Adopt Virtual Reality to Fight Dementia, Social Isolation

July 14, 2021July 14, 2021 Bill_NuttingMusical Instruction

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Senior Living Communities (2.7M Views)

June 7, 2021June 7, 2021 Bill_NuttingMusical Instruction
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Just What Older People Didn’t Need – More Isolation

August 28, 2020August 28, 2020 Bill_NuttingMusical Instruction
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Activity & Therapeutic Professionals: 16,000 Local Music Instructors Enhance the Lives of Seniors

January 20, 2020January 20, 2020 Bill_NuttingMusical Instruction
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Naples, Florida Ranks as the #1 Place to Retire Again

October 17, 2019October 17, 2019 Bill_NuttingMusical Instruction, Senior Living Activities, Senior Living Cities

https://www.naplesnews.com/story/money/business/local/2019/10/09/naples-best-retirement-florida-smartassett-rankings/3918177002/

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Singer Spontaneously Stops to Perform with 91 Year Old Piano Player in London Train Station

April 11, 2019April 11, 2019 Bill_NuttingMusical Instruction, Senior Entertainers, Senior Living Activities
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NBC Nightly News, February 17, 2019 – Growing Movement Uses Power of Music in Alzheimer’s Treatment

February 18, 2019February 26, 2019 Bill_NuttingMusic Therapists, Musical Instruction

https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/growing-movement-uses-power-of-music-in-alzheimer-s-treatment-1444117571735

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A Guide to the Arts & Long Term Care

February 1, 2019February 8, 2019 Bill_NuttingArt Therapy, Dance Therapy, Music at Bedside, Music Therapists, Musical Instruction, Senior Entertainers, Theatre Acting

Bringing the Arts to Life in Long Term Care

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