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Helping others can be therapeutic also John. We play at some alzheimers care facilities and retirement homes. It's really uplifting to see what music does for the folks there. Doing those gigs has been helpful to me on some days when I was feeling down. You could try one just to see.



I wish I had suggested that, John. My living in a nursing home puts me on the other side of the equation.

We get some fabulous professional entertainment here but it's the young guy who brings his flattop acoustic guitar and contributes an hour or so of his time and talent to evoke a smile from we residents that REALLY impresses me. As a deterrent to theft we are not allowed to carry cash so he doesn't even get tips but he leaves here each time fully aglow and satisfied.

Bring your music AND your dog. Studies show that petting a dog dramatically reduces BP and anxiety. Animals can sense that older people are not a threat.

Donny

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