Today, we found that the Room 217 Foundation's idea of a Music Care conference was among the 20 most popular ideas in the Aviva Community Fund Contest. Over 1400 ideas have been submitted.
Why the interest in music and care? Here are at least 10 reasons why...
- Music is an intricate part of life passage and human experience.
- Music is an expression of both identity and diversity.
- Music is an accessible and affordable means of care.
- Music is associative and is connected to our memories.
- Music connects us to people and is integral to caring relationships.
- Sound/music has been used as a healing agent for centuries.
- Music reaches into all domains when someone is sick or suffering.
- Music is transformative.
- Music is a great pain distractor.
- Music enhances quality of life.
Copyright 2009, Bev Foster
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