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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 bring in a lot of equipment
and remain stationary at a microphone through their entire presentation.
In contrast, I bring only my voice and my acoustic guitar. I don't even
use a microphone. I don't need it! Not only does my classically-trained
voice reach to the back row, but I will get up and walk to the back row
(and every other row), giving each and every Resident the personal
attention they need and deserve! Oh, there is one more thing I always
remember to bring: My heart.
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 at the same home for the aging said:
"Here is a performer you don't want to miss!
I say to you:
"Good music makes happy
Residents!"
Thank you
David Kaufman |
