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I get a personal thrill from making
Residents come alive again by performing favorite songs from their time.
Sometimes they get up and dance. Sometimes they just wiggle their
fingers and toes. Whatever their functioning level may be, I take pride
in having mastered the subtle energy of entertaining seniors.
Many performers base their act on all the equipment they haul around.
My set-up is simple: One small speaker, a microphone, my guitar and
myself. One more thing I always bring: My heart. I don’t sing along to
pre-recorded music, I play the music myself. Even if there was a power
outage I could still do my show! My classically-trained voice can fill
a room as I walk around with my guitar. Many facilities actually prefer
this approach. Either way, I interact with the Residents and give each
and every one the personal attention they need and deserve.
I have been doing this for more than ten
years and have appeared at more than 100 facilities. I provide
entertainment for any kind of event like candle light dinners,
activities room performances, individual room visits, etc. On August 26, 2005
I was featured on the Channel Four News at 5:30 with reporter Doug Kriegel.
Sophie, a Resident at the Jewish Home for
the Aging, said to me:
"You put gold in my heart!",
Janice,
another resident said:
"Here is a performer you don't want to miss!
I say to you:
"Good music makes happy
Residents!"
Thank you
David Kaufman |
