Why Does Music Have so Much Power in the Golden Years? Speaking as an almost 60 y.o., I am increasingly aware on a daily basis that music makes me happy and encouraged when I’m feeling down, it calms me when I’m feeling anxious and it brings back loads of happy memories when life seems dull […]
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The Power of Music in your Golden Years
September 7th, 2008 · No Comments · Music and the Golden Years
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Doris Day and nostalgic music of the 60’s
July 13th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Music and the Golden Years
This morning on CBS Sunday Morning there was a special feature on Doris Day. It brought back sooooo many memories of going to the movies on Saturday afternoons in the 50’s and 60’s and watching movies like this and singing these songs in my head for weeks afterwards. Everybody loved Doris Day and I was […]
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Dr. Oliver Sacks connects music and spirituality
June 2nd, 2008 · 1 Comment · Music and the Golden Years
Noted neurologist Oliver Sacks has found common ground with the pastor of Harlem’s Abyssinian Baptist Church: Both men believe in the healing power of music. Sacks, the best-selling author of “Awakenings” and “The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat,” was to share the church stage Saturday with the famed gospel choir as part […]
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Why is music so powerful in the “Golden Years?”
April 11th, 2008 · No Comments · Music and the Golden Years
Speaking as an almost 60 y.o., I am increasingly aware on a daily basis that music makes me happy and encouraged when I’m feeling down, it calms me when I’m feeling anxious and it brings back loads of happy memories when life seems dull and uninteresting! Why? Well, obviously a lot of it has to […]
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