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North West Health Hack 15/16 June 2013

Hodges' Model: Welcome to the QUAD ― Dear Health 2.0 Manchester member, ∙ Please see an update on opportunities that might be of your interest: ∙ Follow us on Twitter! ∙ @H20MCR for latest updates and digital health insights & opportunities ∙ North ...

Tags: Assisted Living, Older Adults, M-health, Development, Collaboration, Health

Peter Jones ― 6 hr ago

1940s Music – Ideas for all ages and intergenerational groups

Music Sparks ― You are likely thinking I’ve lost my mind tagging 1940s music as appropriate to an intergenerational group, but hear me out. Music can spur a lot of memories and conversation whether you were alive in an era or not. For … Continue...

Tags: Intergenerational, Music, Older Adults, Preschool, Theme, 1940's

JoAnn Jordan ― 3 days ago

Time for Turtle Songs

Music Sparks ― May 23rd is Turtle Day. It seems the perfect time to share turtle songs and turtle themed resources. If I and my brother are any indications, turtles are an interest to children. When my brother was little, he used to insist … Continue ...

Tags: Music, Older Adults, Preschool, Theme, Turtle

JoAnn Jordan ― 6 days ago

Sharing Songs from the Civil War Era

Music Sparks ― You want me to share songs from the Civil War era in my senior living sessions? Hmmm…so I spoke to the residents. “That was before our time.” was their response. Talk about a challenge! Making music from the Civil War …...

Tags: Music, Music Therapy, Older Adults, Theme, American Civil War, George Frederick Root

JoAnn Jordan ― 3 weeks ago

New Dynamics of Ageing: Newsletter & Research

Hodges' Model: Welcome to the QUAD ― There are some really informative resources on the NDA site, several themes link with the DTMD conference (of which more to follow) notably - information, technology, media, art and identity. ∙ Research and Findings ∙ Newsletters

Tags: Statistics, Older Adults, Collaboration, Quality Of Life, Information, Media

Peter Jones ― 5 weeks 1 day ago

Team Care – Everyone Pitches In

Music Sparks ― When people pitch in, it makes a big difference. More can be done. Individuals may not have to work as long or as much. Something can become social instead of solitary. Health care, long-term care, family relationships can all benefit …...

Tags: Music, Older Adults, Quality Of Life, AHCA, Long-term Care, National Nursing Home Week

JoAnn Jordan ― 5 weeks 3 days ago

Joining Seniors in Song – Unleash the power of age

Music Sparks ― Older American Month is just around the corner (in May). The Administration on Aging has put together some great resources for those making plans to celebrate. Here’s another thought – unleash the power of age by joining seniors in ...

Tags: Intergenerational, Music, Older Adults, Resources, #OAM2013, #UnleashAge

JoAnn Jordan ― 6 weeks 2 days ago

Growing a Garden – Songs for Senior Living Communities

Music Sparks ― Growing a garden can be fun and therapeutic. However, not everyone is able or into digging into dirt so let’s grow a garden of songs for those in senior living communities. I Never Promised You a Rose Garden … Continue reading...

Tags: Music, Older Adults, Theme, Community Garden, Garden, Victory Garden

JoAnn Jordan ― 9 weeks 3 days ago

All things green

Music Sparks ― With St. Patrick’s Day, spring and Easter around the corner, all things green come to mind. For my friends in living or working in senior living communities, I collected this list of green songs to share. It’s not that easy …...

Tags: Music, Older Adults, Theme, Green, Songs, St. Patrick's Day

JoAnn Jordan ― 9 weeks 5 days ago

Exploring the Space Race Through Music and Conversation with Elders

Music Sparks ― The space race has an interesting place in about fifty years of history (1957-2007). From the time of Sputnik to the Phoenix landing on the north pole of Mars, much changed in our world. Here is a summary of the US … Continue reading ...

Tags: Music, Older Adults, Theme, Moon, Soviet Union, Space

JoAnn Jordan ― 9 weeks 5 days ago

The Various Types of Schizophrenia

Health Blog ― Schizophrenia causes individuals to have unusual emotions and erratic thought patterns. This health condition is classified as a mental disorder with various symptoms. Psychiatrists examine patients who display disorganized thinking, unusual ...

Tags: Mental Health, Emotional Responses, Exact Cause, Health Condition, Lack Of Motivation, Older Adults

Health Blog ― 10 weeks 3 days ago

March forth on “March 4th”

Music Sparks ― Make plans to march forth on March 4th! No need to be in a uniform, but you can if it adds to the fun. There’s no requirement that you play an instrument, but you may do that, too. March 4th … Continue reading →The post March ...

Tags: Exercise, Intergenerational, Music, Older Adults, Preschool, Theme

JoAnn Jordan ― 11 weeks 4 days ago

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North West Health Hack 15/16 June 2013

1940s Music – Ideas for all ages and intergenerational groups

Time for Turtle Songs

Sharing Songs from the Civil War Era

New Dynamics of Ageing: Newsletter & Research

Team Care – Everyone Pitches In

Joining Seniors in Song – Unleash the power of age

Growing a Garden – Songs for Senior Living Communities

All things green

Exploring the Space Race Through Music and Conversation with Elders

The Various Types of Schizophrenia

March forth on “March 4th”

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