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Last Monday we took a ride through the brain to see how music “tunes” us in to the world. Now, how is music being used as medicine right here in our communities?. Read more here…

On Sunday’s episode of “Keeping Up With the Kardashians,” it was revealed that Odom, who spent four days in a coma after a reported drug overdose last year, spent considerable time with Kanye West during his hospitalization and used music as a form of therapy to help him recover. Read more here…

Redkite ambassadors Tendai Mzungu, Jack Hannath and Nick Suban spent their day off bringing smiles to kids faces at Princess Margaret Hosptial (PMH). The players visited the hospital as part of the club’s ongoing support of charity Redkite and their music therapy program. Read more here…

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia will cost $236 billion this year in the United States alone. Besides the significant monetary cost, memory loss can also take a significant toll on personal relationships. What’s more, changes in mood and personality can dramatically alter a family’s way of life. Read more here…

So, You Wanna Meditate. You want to choose a meditation method that feels “right” to you, that you look forward to practicing once or twice a day, and you don’t see as a chore that you “should” or “have to” perform. The secret to benefiting from a meditation practice is in the practice, not in the initial learning of it. Read more here…

Today’s meditation features a song by American musician Jai Uttal. “Nataraja” is named for a form of the Hindu god Shiva that embodies the cosmic dancer. May we all find peace in this divine dance of life. Read more here…

“Practicing meditation has been a life-altering experience. I have slowed down, become less judgmental of myself and others, and have a harder time getting angry. I can tell the difference between a day where I meditated, and one I didn’t,” says Jennifer Green, an energy core coach and founder of Namasme. Read more here…

“Headspace is our way of helping society think differently about the health and happiness of the mind. There’s always been a focus on physical health. Our focus is on the health of the mind,” he said. Puddicombe and Pierson, who practice meditation regularly, say it has helped them make business decisions more skillfully by teaching them how to take a step back. Read more here…

Music & Memory, a personalized music therapy program for those with memory loss, has shown real impact on mood, social engagement and family relationships, and it has our attention here at Chicagoland Methodist Senior Services. The program is gaining traction across the country as another tool for helping those with memory loss. Read more here….

Parkinson’s Disease, like many medical diagnoses, brings with it many challenges. Along with the obvious physical difficulties, a new diagnosis can be stressful for both the patient and his/her loved ones. Navigating a confusing system of healthcare options while just trying to get through a day without pain or discomfort can be exhausting, and many patients feel alone in the process. Music therapy, particularly group music therapy, is an option that can address cognitive, physical, and psychosocial issues all at once. Read more here…