b"BENEFITS OF MUSICThe Anthony d'Alessandro TrioThe magic of musicHigh-quality concerts benefit both long-term care residents and staffBy Kate Dupuis & Debra ChandlerM usic can help to bridge mental, physical andIn a recent project, a research team from the Sheridan emotional barriers, stimulate memories, andCentre for Elder Research and the Schlegel-UW provide a way to communicate when languageResearch Institute for Aging partnered with Concerts is more challenging. Music is part of the fabric of long- in Care Ontario (CiCO) to provide weekly concert term care, be it recordings of classical songs played duringseries to five Ontario long-term care homes. Data were meals or having a local performer provide entertainment to residents as part of the recreation programming calendar.collected from both residents (observations) and staff Staff can connect with residents through music using song,(observations and questionnaires) to explore potential rhythm and movement as a common language and a safebenefits of these high-quality concerts performed by place to meet.professional musicians. 64 LONG TERM CARE TODAY Fall/Winter 2024"