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June 15, 2018

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Importance of Music for Our Seniors - Haley Stocks Tahlequah

We all appreciate the ability that music can have to provide comfort, evoke memories of the past, and bring smiles to our faces and souls. For many years, I personally have benefited from music therapy that uses musical interventions to address cognitive, emotional, and physical issues. Some may not realize, but in most retirement communities, music therapy programs are provided to offer senior citizens the power to deal with age-related problems like depression, stress, memory impairment, and chronic pain. I wanted to explain some of the benefits of music therapy for the seniors ad why I take great pride in this aspect of my music. Improve cognitive and speech skills Music therapy can be used in memory care treatment. It also helps dementia patients improve their speaking skills. Moreover, it helps inspire individuals who are nonverbal to communicate by humming or singing. A study carried out by Stanford University revealed that rhythmic music stimulates the

Haley Stocks - Where Music Meets Travel

The best thing about being a school teacher here in Oklahoma is that we get a portion of the year off. It goes without saying that most teachers like myself will use that time for travel. I am no different, although my story and my passions are intertwined because I actually teach music. 2018 was full of great travel including trips to Los Angeles, Eureka Springs, Durango and of course, all over Oklahoma. On my travels this year, I decided to take along some instruments just to see how much I would actually play and also what inspiration I could find on the road and in the air. It turns out that this decision was one of the best I've made in my musical career! The change of scenery does wonders for your soul, as well as your mind and musical applications. I found myself inspired by views of mountains, rivers, oceans (the Pacific to be exact) and even on the highway. When I was near water, I would find myself in a more mellow state with no stress or thoughts about l

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