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Music Therapy & Alzheimer’s

SOUTH WINDSORFARMS

Assoc i a t e s

We can all attest to the fact that music can

raise one’s spirits and evoke strong

memories. Hearing an old song on the radio

can be compared to traveling back in time –

suddenly, we may remember where we were

when we first listened to the song, who we

were with, or what we were doing.

Scientists have found a strong link between

the brain’s auditory cortex and its limbic

system, where emotions are processed. Therefore, the brain areas associated with long-term

memory and feelings can process sound, like music, very quickly. For this reason, the use

of music therapy has become popular in the treatment of those living with dementia or

Alzheimer’s. Music therapy can be beneficial at each stage of the disease:

Early-stage Alzheimer’s: At this stage, before the disease has progressed, music therapy can

help decrease feelings of anxiety and depression that may accompany a recent diagnosis.

Middle-stage Alzheimer’s: Those in the middle stages of Alzheimer’s should continue

listening to music, singing, and playing instruments if they can. During this stage, those

receiving music therapy services have been shown to sleep better, interact with others more

successfully, and experience more moments of calm during the day.

Late-stage Alzheimer’s: Listening to music often encourages them to perk up, take more

notice of their surroundings, and even inspire them to sing, dance, or clap their hands. This

is because the music’s rhythm causes the brain to respond to the music directly and bypass

the typical response process.

At The Residence at South Windsor Farms, we proudly offer weekly music therapy for our

residents, including virtual options during the Covid-19 pandemic. If you are a caregiver

for someone living with Alzheimer’s, we suggest incorporating music therapy into your

daily care routine.

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What a year 2020 has been! Through the all turmoil and unknown, we have

stuck together as a strong South Windsor Farms family. The holidays

certainly looked different this year, but our residents were still able to enjoy

our yearly holiday brunch, made possible by our incredible culinary

department. We continued the holiday traditions with lots of cookie baking,

crafting, and lighting our Menorah each night during Hanukkah.

We would like to take this time to thank all of our families, friends, and

associates for being so incredible throughout the whirlwind of 2020. Cheers

to a new beginning in 2021!

Stacey ZdanisExecutive Director

Benjamin WilliamsBusiness Office Director

Lucy HarringtonSales & Marketing Director

Nancy ShermanResident Care Director

Rebecca BoucherResident Engagement Director

Lisa Lucas-DiMiceliReflections Director

Todd GroverMaintenance Director

Ryan PaslerCulinary Service Director

Rebecca SearsBusiness Development

Our Music Therapist Maggie works with our residents - allwhile socially distancing!

Chef Ryan prepares the prime rib for our holidaybrunch Resident Ron is all smiles at breakfast

Resident Diane helps bake Christmas cookies Chef Sean wows at our monthly Chef Showcase

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P R O G R A M – Cognitive

– Emotional

– Physical

– Social

at South Windsor Farms

Salon ScheduleTuesdays andThursday 9am - 3pm

Stop by receptionto make yourappointment

Scenic RideSchedule

Every Monday at11am and 2pmLimit 2 residents

per ride

10:00 Tai Chi 10:30 Word in a Word 11:15 Put Put 1:30 Creative Colors 2:00 Painting 4:00 Happy Hour 6:00 Musical Friday

10:00 Exercise & Light Weights 10:30 Bowling Club 11:00 Traveler’s Club 1:00 Walking Club 2:00 Docuseries 3:00 Knitting Club 6:00 Movie Night

10:00 Exercise & Light Weights 10:30 Televised Mass 11:00 Museum Virtual Tour 1:00 Walking Club 2:15 Root Beer Float Social 3:00 Bingo 6:00 Classic Movie Night

10:00 Exercise & Light Weights 10:30 Televised Mass 11:00 Museum Virtual Tour 1:00 Walking Club 2:15 Root Beer Float Social 3:00 Bingo 6:00 Classic Movie Night

10:00 Resistance Band Exercises 10:30 Gardening Club 11:00 Ted Talks 1:15 Book Club 2:00 Corn Hole 3:30 Bingo 5:30 Musical Monday

10:00 Tai Chi 10:30 One on One Apartment Visits 11:00 Bar Balance Class 2:00 Farmer’s Market Cart 2:30 Where Were You When? 4:00 Happy Hour 6:00 Comedy Movie Night

10:00 Exercise & Light Weights 10:30 Scattergories 11:00 Calendar Review 2:00 Tai Chi 2:30 Painting in Apartments 3:00 Crossword Challenge 6:00 Romance Movie Night

10:00 Resistance Band Exercises 10:30 Virtual Community of Faith 11:00 Where Were You When? 1:00 Walking Club 2:30 Crafting Corner 3:30 Knitting Club 6:00 Action Movie Night

10:00 Tai Chi 10:30 Jeopardy! 11:15 Corn Hole 1:30 Creative Colors 2:00 Painting 3:00 Virtual Concert: Johnny P 4:00 Happy Hour 6:00 Musical Friday

10:00 Sit & Be Fit 10:30 Bowling Club 11:00 Pictionary 1:00 Walking Club 2:00 Crafter’s Corner 3:00 Knitting Club 6:00 Movie Night

10:00 Sit and Be Fit 10:30 Televised Mass 11:00 National Park Virtual Tour 1:00 Walking Club 2:30 Sunday Sundae Social 3:00 Bingo 6:00 Classic Movie Night

10:00 Resistance Band Exercises 10:30 Gardening Club 11:00 Ted Talks 1:15 Book Club 1:30 Corn Hole 2:00 Sock Hop! 3:30 Bingo 5:30 Musical Monday

10:00 Tai Chi 10:30 One on One Apartment Visits 11:00 Bar Balance Class 1:30 Sudoku Challenge 2:00 Farmer’s Market Cart 4:00 Happy Hour 6:00 Comedy Movie Night

10:00 Exercise & Light Weights 10:30 Word in a Word 11:00 Calendar Review 2:00 Tai Chi 2:30 Painting in Apartments 3:00 Word Search Challenge 6:00 Romance Movie Night

10:00 Resistance Band Exercises 10:30 Virtual Community of Faith 11:00 Armchair Travel 1:00 Walking Club 2:30 Baking Club 3:30 Knitting Club 6:00 Action Movie Night

10:00 Tai Chi 10:30 Word in a Word 11:15 Put Put 1:30 Creative Colors 2:00 Painting 4:00 Happy Hour 6:00 Musical Friday

10:00 Exercise & Light Weights 10:30 Bowling Club 11:00 Traveler’s Club 1:00 Walking Club 2:00 Docuseries 3:00 Knitting Club 6:00 Movie Night

10:00 Exercise & Light Weights 10:30 Televised Mass 11:00 Museum Virtual Tour 1:00 Walking Club 2:15 Root Beer Float Social 3:00 Bingo 6:00 Classic Movie Night

10:00 Resistance Band Exercises 10:30 Gardening Club 11:00 Ted Talks 1:15 Book Club 2:00 Corn Hole 3:30 Bingo 5:30 Musical Monday

10:00 Tai Chi 10:30 One on One Apartment Visits 11:00 Bar Balance Class 2:00 Farmer’s Market Cart 2:30 Where Were You When? 4:00 Happy Hour 6:00 Comedy Movie Night

10:00 Exercise & Light Weights 10:30 Scattergories 11:00 Calendar Review 2:00 Tai Chi 2:30 Painting in Apartments 3:00 Crossword Challenge 6:00 Romance Movie Night

10:00 Resistance Band Exercises 10:30 Virtual Community of Faith 11:00 Where Were You When? 1:00 Walking Club 2:30 Crafting Corner 3:30 Knitting Club 6:00 Action Movie Night

10:00 Tai Chi 10:30 Jeopardy! 11:15 Corn Hole 1:30 Creative Colors 2:00 Painting 4:00 Happy Hour 6:00 Musical Friday

10:00 Sit & Be Fit 10:30 Bowling Club 11:00 Pictionary 1:00 Walking Club 2:00 Crafter’s Corner 3:00 Knitting Club 6:00 Movie Night

10:00 Sit and Be Fit 10:30 Televised Mass 11:00 National Park Virtual Tour 1:00 Walking Club 2:30 Sunday Sundae Social 3:00 Bingo 6:00 Classic Movie Night

10:00 Resistance Band Exercises 10:30 Gardening Club 11:00 Ted Talks 1:15 Book Club 2:00 Corn Hole 3:30 Bingo 5:30 Musical Monday

10:00 Tai Chi 10:30 One on One Apartment Visits 11:00 Bar Balance Class 1:30 Sudoku Challenge 2:00 Farmer’s Market Cart 4:00 Happy Hour 6:00 Comedy Movie Night

10:00 Exercise & Light Weights 10:30 Word in a Word 11:00 Calendar Review 2:00 Tai Chi 2:30 Painting in Apartments 3:00 Word Search Challenge 6:00 Romance Movie Night

10:00 Resistance Band Exercises 10:30 Virtual Community of Faith 11:00 Armchair Travel 1:00 Walking Club 2:30 Baking Club 3:30 Knitting Club 6:00 Action Movie Night

10:00 Tai Chi 10:30 Word in a Word 11:15 Put Put 1:30 Creative Colors 2:00 Painting 4:00 Happy Hour 6:00 Musical Friday

10:00 Exercise & Light Weights 10:30 Bowling Club 11:00 Traveler’s Club 1:00 Walking Club 2:00 Docuseries 3:00 Knitting Club 6:00 Movie Night

Events are subject to change.

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