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23.01.2022 Fantastic Idea!

22.01.2022 New MFL promo tees arrived today!

18.01.2022 So excited to be adding rhythm sticks to my percussion arsenal. It opens up scope to do all kinds of different songs and rhythms in my seated dance program. My project over the past couple of weekends has been to make 36 pairs of rhythm sticks by cutting up lengths of Oak wood doweling into 6" lengths to make the sticks and then painting and varnishing them. It turned out way more involved than I had originally anticipated but I got there in the end and voila - here they are. Now let the music begin

10.01.2022 Getting a group of aged care residents involved in the Chicken Dance as part of my seated dance and exercise program

09.01.2022 Lifting their voices for healthy aging: A unique aspect of the study was its use of community partners to engage, enroll, and retain a large group of racially and ethnically diverse and low-income older adults. Participating in the community choir showed positive results within 6 months. In particular, it reduced feelings of loneliness and increased interest in life. The study showed increased interest in life because singing in the choir provided a regular, structured activity for participants, she said. Access to regular activities in diverse, low-income communities is vital for older adults to remain active and engaged in their community.

05.01.2022 Great video on using music in aged care