Body In Rhythm Motion Energize Fun Hour for the "Heart, Mind, Body, and Spirit."

Do you recall singing in the kitchen while cooking as you listened to your favorite song as if nobody was listening? How about remembering when you were dancing while cleaning the house as you listened to your favorite music like nobody was watching?

Body In Rhythm Motion Energize Fun Hour is a proprietary “Hybrid Dancing and Singing” entertainment presentation designed to recreate those happy, endearing, and entertaining moments for Assisted Living and Memory Care Seniors!

Seniors rhythmically move their bodies and lip-syncing the whole hour while sitting comfortably. The reverberating energy nourishes their heart, mind, body, and spirit, contributing to their wellness and happiness!

With radiant smiles, our Seniors are relishing their favorite tunes and singing along with the classics. They express joy as they groove to the sounds of Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, Perry Como, Andy Williams, Nat King Cole, Jackie DeShannon, Doris Day, Dionne Warwick, Peggy Lee, Ricky Nelson, Ben E. King, Petula Clark, BJ Thomas, The Drifters, Neil Sedaka, Sam Cooke, and Elvis Presley, to name a few. 

A wealth of studies and extensive research have shown that a unique blend of dancing and singing can significantly boost Seniors' memory skills and overall health. The proper timing of their upper body and foot movements contributes to their cognitive agility, the essence of our "Energize Fun" program presentation.

Musical rhythms stimulate specific areas of the brain, often known as our “rewards centers.” The stimulation acts like vitamin nourishment for brain cells, benefiting the neurons. These regions are associated with dopamine, which affects happiness, well-being, movement, and thinking.

Many loved ones have scheduled their visits during this hour to lovingly participate in the magical moment of experiencing the joy of family connection!

Body In Rhythm Motion Energize Fun Hour is currently at:

The Tradition Senior Living - Lovers Lane

Belmont Village Senior Living Turtle Creek

The Preston of The Park Cities Senior Living

“Happiness and Joy are Measured and Appreciated by Being in The Moment” ~ From My Mama's Kitchen®

TESTIMONIALS:

As a daughter of a mother who has been in Tradition Lovers Lane Memory Care for the past 3 years, I am very grateful for activities such as Body In Rhythm Motion Energize Fun Hour, which combines wonderful nostalgic music with bodily movements while sitting in a chair. My mother’s face lights up as she sings along with the songs. I have witnessed other residents who normally do not participate much become engaged with the music and movements. This type of stimulation brings joy to all residents in their different stages of dementia. It is one activity I look forward to, as my mother and I happily connect with all the singing!

~ Annie Ideker

Every Friday from 3-4 pm, we visit our dear friend who is in memory care at the Belmont Village Turtle Creek. Johnny Tan brings beautiful music, motions, and his winning smile to give joy to the residents. Johnny makes a great connection with each person through his warmth and kindness. It is a happy, happy hour for all. Thank you, Johnny!

~ Libby Boggess

Johnny and his Body in Rhythm Motion Energize Fun Hour is one of the most fun things to take place on the memory care floor at The Preston of the Park Cities!  My mom and the other residents perk right up when he turns on his nostalgic playlist. He has such a calm way of engaging the group and gets everyone moving and singing along. His music is perfect for my mom’s generation, and despite losing her memories about many things, she still remembers the words of all the songs Johnny plays. He is a breath of fresh air, spreading joy with his combination of song and gentle movements in time with the music. He is a treasure to memory care patients!

~ Diana Newton