I can not add much to that except to share my experiences. I work in a business that has me in nursing homes from time to time to install and support security systems.

I have been there more than one time when there was a special musical guest performing. The important thing there is not so much the mix or the quality of the sound, it is quite simply, the songs. That trip down memory lane you spoke of. Music is powerful beyond our understanding, to trigger memories thought long forgotten.

Bringing a bit of joy to the lives of the residents and staff is the only thing that really matters. I've seen everything from church groups performing without instruments leading singing from an old Baptist hymnal, to using the badly out of tune piano in the dining room, to guys who come in with nice computer driven setups and cool speakers..... they all get great audience reaction and are appreciated. After all, those folks are lonely and appreciate the time people are willing to spend with them.

A huge KUDO's to you for doing that.


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