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Waiting room music just got a whole lot better at Sanford Medical Center. “You know patients, families, and visitors, they are under stress and music is calming, it has a calming effect.  You know what goes on upstairs is very big business and when you come down here it will be like a little oasis.” says Irene Wentz with Sanford Auxiliary. Read more here…

Although it is easy to forget, music is one of the most significant ways a person can connect with his feelings. From the way a person’s ears perk up to the sound of her favorite song being played, to the emotion portrayed on an Olympic athlete’s face as he hears his national anthem play over a stadium’s loudspeakers. Movies and television use music to convey fear, sadness, excitement, anger and a variety of emotions. Read more here…

On June 25 from 1:30-2:30 p.m., there will be a free Musical Connections educational event in the activity room of the Winona Family Community Center.Join music therapist Sue Degallier in exploring how music therapy can increase memory recall and social interaction while decreasing stress. Read more…

MOUNT Annan mum Emma Reedy wasn’t overly concerned when her young daughter Talyn complained of a sore throat.But when just hours later she was unable to move her arms, Mrs Reedy knew something was wrong.She had no way of knowing a medical emergency was brewing and that by the end of the next day, her three-year-old daughter would be in the intensive care unit, paralysed. Read more here…

Though sometimes they may not remember who they are, some Alzheimer’s unit patients are able to recall every word to “Jesus Loves Me” with the help of music therapy.Jenna Jackson serves as the music therapist and activities coordinator at the nursing home.Using songs such as “Amazing Grace,” “Jesus Loves Me,” and other hymns, Jackson utilizes these songs to help patients with memory work. Read more here…

The one-day conference was for therapists, medical professionals and caregivers who wanted to learn more about the use of creative arts therapies in healthcare. It was put on by USM School of Music and organized by Kate Beever, a board-certified music therapist with a music degree from USM and a Master’s degree in music therapy from New York University. Read more here…

It alters your mood swings. This might have led to the idea of using music for healing. ‘Raga Therapy’ is known to have been prevalent from ancient times.Some ragas help in relaxing our mind while some others rejuvenate us. ‘Raga Therapy’ selectively uses compositions in certain ragas for treatment. Read more here…

7 train or the Q60 bus, you’re probably plugged into your favorite tunes as a relaxing way to start your day and transition into work mode.Are you feeling transformed? That’s the power of music. Read more here…

On Flag Day about 10 seniors sat around a piano while Brianna LePage, a music therapist at The Gathering Place in Eastham, played patriotic tunes.It was hard not to toe tap and sing along to “The Star Spangled Banner.” And that’s exactly what many in the room did as an hour flew by. Read more here…

“We wanted to start a nap hub here so we drafted a business plan and started looking for commercial properties that could work around our budget,” Sam Queen said.Brisbane’s first pay-to-nap service has been well received by locals.After selecting your prefered service, simply slip into an anti-gravity recliner, pop on some relaxation music and dim the lights for a quick catnap. Read more here…