Communities are saying…

  • “Steve engages our residents like no one I have experienced in 20 years. He holds their attention, and residents are thrilled when he uses their names. Steve is the whole package when it comes to connection.”

    Jayne Thompson, Woburn Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

  • “Steve is a fireball of energy and enthusiasm. Residents start talking about his group hours before and make sure they get there to sing, work out, and engage. He's a perfect addition to our calendar.”

    Gay Sheldon, Activity Director, Visiting Nurse Association

  • "Yesterday was so good! The residents enjoyed it so much, even the ones I thought would be skeptical. They're still talking about it today. I asked them and they all said 100% they want you to come back!"

    Ashley St. Pierre, Program Coordinator, Benchmark at Waltham Crossings

  • "Steve has been an instant hit. Even those who don't normally join have made their way to his program! Residents leave feeling happier and more positive. Everyone has been RAVING."

    Marissa Wheeler, Resident Care Coordinator, NCDF

  • "Regardless of the level of care they require, everyone looks forward to Steve’s visits. They don’t even realize they are exercising — they just know they're having fun listening, moving and singing!"

    Paula Feldman, Vibrant Living Director

  • "Your program was honestly miles above the music therapy we have now. It would be our pleasure to have you here regularly, at whatever time you can make it."

    Anonymous Activities Coordinator

  • "Steve is a true professional. He connected warmly with attendees before the music began, then engaged the group through memorable songs and gentle movement. We greatly enjoyed him and look forward to having him back for future Memory Cafés."

    Bonnie Courtemanche, Health and Community Program Coordinator, Billerica Council on Aging

  • "The music experiences Steve brings are exceptional, interactive, motivating, and fun! I'm confident that when Steve is on the schedule, my residents will be enriched, physically active, and will have the cognitive stimulation appropriate for dementia activities. He is a true professional.”

    Kelly Dee, Memory Care Director and Board-Certified Music Therapist

  • “Steve was wonderful with our residents and visiting family members! He engaged everyone and got each person moving and singing, based on their individual abilities. We can’t wait to have him return!”

    Olivia Evans, Life Enrichment Director, Bridges by EPOCH at Andover

  • "You make such an impact and we are lucky to have you."

    Kasey Larsen, Programming Director, The Falls at Cordingly Dam, Newton

Participants are saying…

  • "We just had another lovely afternoon with Steve directing us singing our songs that we love so much. It makes a lot of old people feel very happy and very young again listening to those wonderful songs and having him lead us on this great parade through the afternoon. We love it."

    Bill

  • "It was very moving to see a man who typically doesn't have any expression on his face...enjoying the exercise and being able to do it. I had never seen him smile like that before and have so much pleasure in being able to do an activity. I saw a miracle today."

    Susan

  • "It was out of this world, especially with the exercise to go with it. Never had it before. I've been in so many nursing homes over the years, but this was really the first time doing something like this."

    Joanie, age 107

  • "You have this way about you. You're a people person, and people respond. You can see it on their faces. The impression you give is 'I am interested in you,' so when we get to the exercise, people are comfortable, and you can see the enthusiasm. The music gets them going, and it all moves together perfectly. In all the years we've been here, I don't think we've had anyone do it this way."

    Howard

  • "This group doesn't move like that! You had everyone moving! God bless you. It was perfect."

    Suzanne

Families are saying…

  • "Thank you for the amazing work that you do. You are gifting our elders additional years of life, I am sure of that."

    Aya, daughter of participant

  • "I thank Steve for bringing such joy to my mom! She's had a hard time adjusting to her new home and I can't say enough how heartwarming it is to see her smiling, clapping and singing -- and just plain happy whenever he comes by.”

    Diana K

  • "I'm not a religious person, but you really are doing God's work."

    Julie, daughter of participant