 One sure sign of spring is the sound of the birds. From early dawn, birdsongs fill the air. If I pause to mindfully listen, the distinct pitch, patterns and rhythms identify which birds are nearby. Birdjam helps me learn the songs of the birds and match the song with the bird. Recently, a distinctive warbler’s...  The Last Iris: A Mother’s Day Tribute By Jane Twohey (of the Room 217 Foundation) with Rory Taillon “I celebrate two moms on Mother’s Day,” says Rory Taillon, a young and talented musician from Oshawa, Ontario. “I always made two Mother’s Day cards when I was a kid; one for my mom and one... by Jane Twohey - Room 217 Foundation no comments  A Music Resource for Relaxation, De-Stressing and Pain Distraction Soothing Relaxation Journeys is a specifically designed relaxation and imagery CD created to facilitate relaxation experiences, reduce anxiety and pain perception, improve mood and enhance comfort during treatments in oncology/cancer care and palliative care. It is also developed as a tool for those new to the... no comments  Technologies to Assist Older Hearing Impaired Patients Older persons often experience limitations to their hearing, which can frustrate and strain relationships with loved ones and caretakers, reduce the ability to interact socially, limit cognitive functioning and emotional wellbeing, and ultimately impact general quality of life. For the elderly or ill patient, who may be... no comments  MCC 2013 – Saturday November 9, 2013 – Toronto, ON The Room 217 Foundation’s Music Care Conference will be returning to the University of Toronto on Saturday November 9, 2013 in partnership with the Music and Health Research Collaboratory, Toronto Alzheimer’s Society, Baycrest Hospital and founding partner Laurier Centre for Music in the Community. Speakers... by Bev Foster no comments |
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