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Elderdrumming
 You're
never too old to drum! Elders up to 103 years old have enjoyed
the HealthRHYTHMS® therapeutic
drumming program.
The HealthRHYTHMS® approach has been clinically
proven to benefit elders, and studies show specific benefits to
those suffering from Alzheimer's disease, dementia, and a myriad
of physical challenges. Benefits, even in the latter stages of Alzheimer's
disease, include:
- entrainment (the ability to copy simple rhythms)
- achieving mental focus
- stress relief
- creating a state of inner peace
- allowing participants a safe way to express joy, frustration,
anger, hope and other feelings
- creating a sense of unity and community
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Using small group, one-to-one, or large group HealthRHYTHMS®
approaches, Diana's Drum presents a fun, stimulating, and enriching
program to seniors of all ages, and all abilities. Call us today
at (519) 376-8787 to find out how you can bring some extra sunshine
into seniors' lives.
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Above: Birmingham Lodge
Mount Forest, ON, February, 2005
Photo by ©Diane Turk, 2005
& used with permission
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Shall We Dance?
Two residents at Birmingham Lodge enjoy a dance during a
Raw Bone Rhythms world beat
performance and drum-a-long session!
Rhythm sessions focus on:
- creating group rhythms
- relaxation
- gentle, safe exercise
- listening skills
- coordination
- cooperation & community building
- fun and self-expression
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Using the HealthRHYTHMS®
approach:
~ drumming up health and happiness!
~ all percussion instruments
are provided by Diana's Drum |
Special senior-friendly instruments include:
- apple, pear and egg shakers!
- colourful Sonotubano drums
- Ocean drum
- Cuban clave (sticks)
- easy-play African Shekeres (shakers) imported from Ghana
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