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#91076 - 12/09/04 12:58 PM
Re: Nursing home set list
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Senior Member
Registered: 12/06/99
Posts: 2133
Loc: Muskegon, MI
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Mike, My mom moved in to an assisted care facility last May. I've been playing there the last Sunday night of the month ever since. I play anything. I've had requests for Elvis, Hymns, oldies you name it. I've played: Making Whoopie Bill Baily Satin Doll All My Ex's Cab Driver Don't get around much Sunny Side Wave Yellow Bird Tuxedo Junction Sentimental Journey Blue Suede Shoes Can't Help Flling in Love Too Fat Polka Beer Barrel Polka Apples Peaches Pumpkin Pie Lady is a Tramp and many others. Mom is in a facility called Christian Care. I figure if I can get away with playing Making Whoopie, I can play just about anything. I have refrained from playing "In Heaven There Is No Beer" but I might do it someday. Tom
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Tom
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#91081 - 12/09/04 04:52 PM
Re: Nursing home set list
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Senior Member
Registered: 12/08/02
Posts: 15564
Loc: Forest Hill, MD USA
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I perform in several assisted living facilities where nearly everyone has Alzheimers or dementia. Most of these folks couldn't tell you their own names, but when I fire up the keyboard, everything is upbeat. Ironically, some individuals that appear to be sound asleep and totally out of it, suddenly wake up when the music starts, sing most of the words, clap their hands, tap their feet, and some even try to get up and dance. After a bit of research I discovered that music is one of the few things they can remember, even after they've lost the ability to remember their own spouse and children. At the end of the hour, some will actually ask when you expect to be coming back. They're looking forward to that next time you make their day a memorable occasion.
Gary
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