Leeneia, I had to add my two cents worth. I work with a group called ARTS For People, and we offer a wide range of music and dance therapy for residents of retirement villages, assisted living facilities, and nursing homes. When I first started providing music therapy for the residents, I was frightened witless. I had no skill, and no idea what to expect. After my first session, however, I realized what a joy and blessing for me this was going to be, as well as providing much needed outside stimuli for the folks living there.

Talk to them as you would anyone, hold hands, play and sing your heart out, John. They may not respond immediately, but they'll know you've been there. It means so much!

Check 'em out at

artsforpeople.org

;-)g'chik