Danny, I have been trying to get the nursing home administrator to realize the potential of music therapy for nearly three years, nada. My speech therapist is the only one to show an iota of medical interest. I'm beginning to believe that Medicare/Medicaid won't pay for unorthodox therapies so nobody wants to get involved. They are rightly concerned about being paid for their services.

Today I emailed Oklahoma State Department of Rehabilitation and laid the question on them. I'm convinced that its a matter of taking money from the pharmaceutical companies who comprise one of the largest lobbies in the world.

A month ago, I mentioned a State Rehabilitation Specialist who promised me a new technology computer mouse, an iPad, a laser printer, and more communication devices who has since dropped off the radar so I have lost confidence in her.

Snip: It may be necessary for me to do all of the mental "legwork" and then present the project, pre-packaged, to the Administrator. He shows absolutely no concern. I'll wait a few more days then prod him again. In that case, please PM me with any contact information that you may have.

Last edited by Don Gaynor; 01/02/13 06:42 PM.
Donny

SoundClick: http://www.soundclick.com/bands/default.cfm?bandID=1209254&content=music
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/donald-gaynor
BIAB 2021 w/current updates.