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Testimonials...
Our audiences and clients are special. Our artists sing, play, draw and dance with retired doctors, scientists, janitors, broadway showgirls, pilots, school teachers and truck drivers. Our clients reflect the community at large and include cooks, comediennes, executives, artists and caregivers. In nursing homes, many are in wheelchairs. Some are amputees. Some are over 100 years old. Some have dementia; quite a few are nonverbal. Some make inappropriate noises, comments or actions. They are so very appreciative of our visits and the music and art they are asked to partake in. They love to see new faces and to be involved and related to. And they truly appreciate being able to sing, play, draw, laugh, dance in their wheelchairs and see one another react to the new people and stimuli that TAO programs provide. They thank us for thinking of them and ask us when we will be back. Here are some of the things they had to say:
"The best feeling I’ve had in years."
Poetry workshop participant, Transitions Family Violence Program
"One resident who has low interaction with group was very excited."
Autumn Care of Portsmouth
"Loved the instruments and the singers were so friendly and upbeat! Such a positive experience. Thank you!"
Harbor Pointe Nursing Home
"They ask when the next music night will be. The kids really look forward to it."
FORkids, inc.
"The residents had themselves a very good time. It was very nice to have extra instruments for the residents to play. They really enjoyed the music and wanted to hear more."
Beacon Shores Nursing Home.
"Our Alzheimer’s residents reacted in a variety of ways – from some shouting 'Bravo!' to hands clapping and feet tapping, even from our usually unresponsive residents."
Virginia Beach Estates
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More Testimonials...
"My daughter Ashlie has now received the love of opera from Amelia, a wonderful woman with a voice that can send you into tears. She told me I have an awesome instrument in my possession (my voice), and I should continue to keep using it and sharing it with others. I thank TAO for having Amelia come and invest some of her precious time to teach the children and adults at Newport House."
Dwelling Place resident re: a singing workshop
"TAO has been a wonderful, positive experience for our clients and staff."
Virginia Beach Pals Program
"Music is an overwhelming mood enhancer—Natalie was superb."
Beth Sholom Sands
"During the presentation the residents were at the edge of their seats waiting for the next song. They enjoyed the one to one attention that they received from the group."
Virginia Beach Estates
"The kids actually used the strategies of writing thoughts even a few days after group in dealing with a crisis."
Tidewater Regional Family Group Home System, Ryan Jenkins
"We would like for you to come more often please. Thank you come back."
Beacon Shores Nursing Home
"Residents who have never come out to groups came out to watch!!"
VB Healthcare & Rehab
"The group was awesome, they were very interactive with the patients. Would love them to come back."
Rebecca Glover, CHKD
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