MAY 2018

Silence and Stillness through Music

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Famous Quotes This world is but a canvas to our

Scripture is filled with God's promises to provide rest when we seek Him. God is an endless source of peace and strength and He created us to need Him! The following Bible verse will inspire you to slow down and find rest, even if for a moment in God's presence. “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matt 11: 18-30 Garden Meditation Day is May 3. Gardening is good for our soul for the soul of our love one living with dementia. Find a moment with or without your love one to take several deep breaths to increase the oxygen in our minds. Look at the sky, listen to the birds chirp, smell the flowers to quiet the mind and spirit. Flowers are in full bloom as rain showers bring forth beautiful May flowers. The month of May welcomes the warmer weather, invites us to get outside to sit in the shade and enjoy God’s creation and the present moment! Continued on Page 2

imagination. —Henry David Thoreau Leave your ego at the door every morning, and just do some truly great work. Few things will make you feel better than a job bril-

“Launching a Memory Café” Presentation during SGS/GGS Conference, Legacy Lodge, Lanier Islands, GA

liantly done. —Robin S. Sharma Success does just happen. It happens to those who desire, plan and work for it. —Toni Sorenson I’d rather be a failure at something I love than a success at something I hate. —George Burns Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all. —Helen Keller

Pictured Above: Honored to collaborate with Gail and Angelo Sonnesso on GEM Services, Inc, Outer Banks, NC on “Launching a Memory Café”, during the Georgia Gerontological Society and Southern Gerontological Society Conference.

Words from Our Participants We are so fortunate to have the best participants in the world! Many of them tell us how much they enjoyed Music WellI enjoyed your Self Care through drumming class at SGS...I feel so relaxed and educated!! - Tina L, Atlanta, GA

Pictured above: Jody Mazur and Debbie Schwartz, Senior Services of Southeastern VA, Healthy Aging Event, Franklin, VA

What’s Becky up to: May 1,2, 22, 23: Adult Day Care, Innovative Senior Champion Prog, Wburg May 1: Harbor’s Edge independent Living, Boost Brain Power through Rhythm, Norf May 3, 17: Village at Woods Edge, Franklin May 7, 14, 21, 28: Wburg Pavilion (Gero) May 7: Spring Arbor Memory Care Wbug May 8 Beth Sholom Village MEU, VB

Silence and Stillness through Music

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One of my favorite songs to share during the month of May is “In the Garden” because it begins with the words “I come to the Garden Alone.” This song invites creative musical responses from my clients, including walking, sitting, listening and hearing. It is important to realize that people living with dementia are doing the best that they can as their brains are changing, especially the ability to process language. According to “In the Garden” Teepa Snow Positive Approach I come to the garden alone to Care, when we approach a person living with dementia While the dew is still on the roses slowly, from the front/low (eye And the voice I hear, falling on my ear level), and a welcoming warm smile, this song invites particiThe Son of God discloses pation, movement, singing, and And He walks with me reminiscing.

And He talks with me

Go outside with your love one and sit together in stillness And He tells me I am His own and silence to listen to the And the joy we share as we tarry there beautiful birds, wind, trees and chimes. Humming and singing None other has ever known are great ways to connect and spark conversations about nature. Bring in garden vegetables to see, smell, feel and taste the items or bring in colorful pictures of garden. If you would like to learn more on how we can help you “share music and movement activities with your love one with music, please contact me at: [email protected]

May 8: Province Place@ DePaul, Norfolk May 9:Warwick Forest Asst & Memory, NN May 9: The Hidenwood Retirement, Enrich Mind & Body through Rhythm, NN May 10: Westminster Canterbury Chesapeake and Hoy Health Center, VB May 11: Maryview Nursing Center, Suffolk May 14: Harbor’s Edge Memory, Norfolk May 24: Dementia Education Conference, Virginia Beach Higher Learning Center, VB May 15: VSO Generations in Unison, Beth Sholom, Virginia Beach May 16: Connecting & Celebrating families with music, Brookdale, Elizabeth CIty, NC May 17: Encore Learning, “Power of Music in Creating Personalized Playlist” Franklin May 18-19: HealthRHYTHMS Advance Strategies Course, Cincinnati, OH May 21: Clare Bridge Creating Joy through Music, Brookdale, Wburg, May 22: Windsor Meade Manchester House, Creating Joy with Music, Wburg May 25: FUNsters, Sister Regina, St Pius X May 25: Our Lady of Perpetual Help, VB May 30: VSO Generations in Unison, Warwick Forest, Newport News, VA

Learn how to “connect and engage” through positive approach and rhythm … email: [email protected]

The Health Benefits of Olive Oil In ancient times, olive oil was often used as a remedy for all sorts of ailments, and it is an amazingly versatile substance that offers a variety of health benefits for its users. In regions that follow what is known as “the Mediterranean diet,” people tend to live longer, and olive oil, particularly extra virgin olive oil, is a monounsaturated fat that is rich in polyphenols, a vital element of healthy diets that fights diseases related to age such as heart disease and high blood pressure. Making olive oil a part of your regular diet is also a good way to cut down on the risk of stroke, according to many studies. A French study even suggested that those who regularly use olive oil cut their risk of stroke by as much as 41 percent compared to those who do not use it. The monounsaturated fatty acids in extra virgin olive oil can also reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and the chance of death for people who are already at high cardiovascular risk, particularly if it used to replace the likes of butter and unhealthy oils rather than supplement them. Other suggested benefits of olive oil include a reduction in bad cholesterol and improving acne.

Days of Interest Brain Tumor Action Week, May 6-12. Frequent seizures, headaches, impaired vision, or speech difficulties are a few of the warning signs of the possibility of a brain tumor. This year, nearly 79,000 people will receive a brain tumor diagnosis. To learn more, visit the National Brain Tumor Society website at braintumor.org. National Wildflower Week, May 7-13. Wildflowers provide a natural habitat for birds and butterflies, and they require very little maintenance. Find out which species of wildflowers are native to your area, and look for some this month. American Craft Beer Week, May 14-20. Roughly 98 percent of the 6,000 breweries in the United States are small, independent, and passionate about the art of beer making. This week craft brewers in every state will showcase what they do best in events that will delight the palates of beer drinkers.

Music for Wellness creates music products and programs to enhance the quality of life in supporting the health and wellbeing of veterans, community heroes and retirees. We strongly believe our mind, body, and spirit can be enriched with MUSIC!

Some of the Services We Offer … •

Evidenced Based Music Therapy Programs & Research

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Teepa Snow‘s Positive Approach to Care ® Staff Training

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Energizing In-service & Professional Development

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Interactive/Engaging Key Note Speaker

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Group Music Wellness Empowered Rhythm Events

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Private Piano for Wellness Sessions for Older Adults

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Cinco de Mayo, May 5. A commemoration of the Mexican Army’s victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Mothers Day 13: A day honoring the mother of the family, as well as motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society. n 1914, the U.S. Congress passed legislation designating the second Sunday in May as Mother's Day. Armed Forces Day, May 19. On the third Saturday of May, citizens around the world pay tribute to the women and men serving in their nation’s military branches. Look for parades, exhibits, and events in your area.

Memorial Day, May 28. Remember the people who died while serving in the United States’ armed forces.

Music for Wellness, LLC Becky Watson, MBA, MT-BC P.O. Box 9372 Norfolk, VA 23505 Website: music4wellness.net [email protected] (757) 563-3488

Good news and information for the friends and clients of Music for Wellness, LLC

Becky’s Key Notes The month April has been a wonderful month with Spring Break, Easter, conference presentations and beautiful weather! We enjoyed a family vacation in the mountains at Massanutten, VA to see Andrew and enjoy the scenic view of spring. It was an honor to share the power of Healthy Aging during the Franklin Senior Event for ove4 160 active older adults. During the Southern Gerontological Society meeting, Gail and Angelo Sonnesso of GEM services collaborated with me to share how to “Launch a Memory Café.” Our month ended by presenting during the Faithful Aging conference on the power of “Music to enhance spirituality and faith.” Rod is the Chair for SCORE and sharing valuable business mentoring for prospective business owners.. His business is flourishing watsonmarketingSolutions.com. Andrew will be home for the summer in early May and Jessica is thriving at Christ the King Catholic 8th grader!

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MAY 2018

Beating Food and Sugar Cravings It can be tough to stick to weight loss plans, and one of the biggest challenges of dieting is fighting off food cravings. However, there are a few tips you can follow to prevent those desires for sugar and unhealthy foods. Drinking water can be a surprising help, as in many cases, the body is misinterpreting thirst for hunger, and drinking a big glass of water may reduce or remove those cravings entirely. It has long been known that drinking water prior to meal time can help weight loss by reducing the appetite. Getting plenty of sleep can also cut down on cravings. Hormones largely affect the appetite, and they fluctuate over the course of a day, but those fluctuations can be disrupted by lack of sleep, potentially resulting in strong cravings and weak appetite regulation. You may also be able to prevent hunger by increasing the amount of protein in your diet. A recent study of men who were overweight indicated that a 25 percent increase in the intake of protein cut their cravings by as much as 60 percent and halved the amount of desire to eat snacks in the evening. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

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