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200 Deming Street • South Windsor, CT 06074 • (860) 432-2911www.residencesouthwindsor.com
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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