[78-L] music making a big difference to residents in rest homes

[neechevoneeznayou at gmail.com]

In the Dallas Airport Terminal a there is a Papedeux restaurant that 
plays 1920s-1930s music, and very nice transfers. The source, I believe, 
is one of the satellite radio providers, so the material IS available. 
Just in case someone says it is difficult to come by...

joe salerno


On 4/8/2012 2:54 PM, David Lennick wrote:
> A friend of my wife's is in a retirement facility in Toronto and the one time
> we joined her for lunch, I heard a lot of Vera Lynn. Take that for what it's
> worth. Another friend, a jazz collector and discographer who's still an active
> member of a few groups and is over 80, is in a facility that has regular Sunday
> afternoon presentations of everyone's favourite music.
>
> I hope I go deaf before I have to spend my days listening to Dame Vera (sorry,
> Earl).
>
> dl
>
> On 4/8/2012 3:47 PM, Rod Brown wrote:
>> I hope this seems entirely on-topic, since the music people in rest homes,
>> assisted living facilities, etc., would presumably like to hear was first
>> pressed on shellac.
>>
>> I'd been wondering in recent times whether the "old folks homes" in my area
>> are giving their clients enough music of the sort they would chose for
>> themselves. My uncle Alfred spent his last few years in a very good quality
>> facility that got high marks in most every category, but the music played
>> in the cafeteria at meal times was apparently chosen for the staff, not the
>> residents. Lots of light rock from the 70s and even later. It was Alfred's
>> only serious complaint.
>>
>> And while I was wondering about such things, this movie clip came my way.
>> It's a good-un, imho. We get to see the great difference made in a very old
>> man's mood and responsiveness, when he's given access to some of his
>> favorite music. Powerful stuff. Well-known Dr. Oliver Sacks has weighs in
>> briefly.
>>
>> Here's the link:
>>
>> http://www.wimp.com/reactionmusic/
>>
>> I think I need to check in at one or two local facilities and ask about how
>> their residents get access to the music they love best. Maybe there's a
>> volunteer opportunity there for a collector of 78s. I would undoubtedly
>> learn a lot.
>>
>> Best wishes to all,
>> Rod
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Joe Salerno