Music and the Mind, Boost brain health in an interactive and engaging FUN way with Boomwhackers.
Becky Watson, MBA, Board Certified Music Therapist and Paul F. Aravich, PhD, a neuroscientist and Eastern Virginia Medical School (EVMS) professor facilitate an interactive, educational and entertaining workshop on how Music Boosts Brain Health with Boomwhackers.
This Health Beat Video is LIVE from the 34th Annual Peninsula’s Agency on Aging Community Forum on Aging “Aging For the Fun of It” – held at the Freeman Center, Christopher Newport University campus, Newport News, VA.
This presentation began with Becky facilitating a group music making activity with colorful boomwhackers. Then Dr. Aravich illustrated how the various parts brain were impacted and engaged though group music making.
Becky Watson is passionate about serving older adults, care partners and health care professionals with evidenced based Music Therapy programs and Music Wellness programs as the owner of Music for Wellness, LLC. After serving her country for over 25 years and achieving the rank of Navy Captain, Becky completed her Music Therapy degree at Loyola, New Orleans and completed a Music Therapy Internship at Eastern State Hospital in Williamsburg, VA.
Dr. Paul Aravich is a professor of neuroscience at Eastern Virginia Medical School. His passion is exploring the limitless possibilities of the brain. He calls it the universe between our ears. He believes educating the public is vitally important so they can take a more active part in advocating for legislation to support neuroscience initiatives that affect public health, for example, chemical dependency policy or bike helmet laws.
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Peninsula Agency on Aging, Inc. (PAA) is committed to advocating for policies and resources to enhance the quality of life for seniors and family caregivers. With baby boomers now reaching senior status, PAA is dedicated to increasing information and services that have stood the test of time like in-home care, dining centers, transportation, and meals on wheels.
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