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A person of any age may feel lost.
Challenge may be the result of
disease or disability or the
normal stresses of everyday life.
No matter the cause, there is always
a desire to find our way back to the
center. This is where our essential
spirit lives. We recognize it always.
This is our life.
Challenge may be the result of
disease or disability or the
normal stresses of everyday life.
No matter the cause, there is always
a desire to find our way back to the
center. This is where our essential
spirit lives. We recognize it always.
This is our life.
Applications include -
- School Programs
- Corporate Wellness Programs
- Retreats for Adults or Kids
- Special Education Settings
- Spirituality Seminars and Conferences
- People with Parkinson's Disease
- Senior Programs
- People in Helathcare Settings
- Caregiver Support Groups
- Camps for Special Kids
- Veterans Programs
- Yoga Seminars
"Everyone
takes part and
it stimulates
the mind. I join
in every time
Deke is here".
H.S. Resident at
Valencia Woods
takes part and
it stimulates
the mind. I join
in every time
Deke is here".
H.S. Resident at
Valencia Woods
No matter what challenge
we face, we retain a basic human
need to belong, have an identity, and
to feel capable and useful. We all
deserve the opportunity to engage in
meaningful involvement. We all want
to feel good.
Life Sounds programs consider -
A Life Sounds program is -
Focus is on -
we face, we retain a basic human
need to belong, have an identity, and
to feel capable and useful. We all
deserve the opportunity to engage in
meaningful involvement. We all want
to feel good.
Life Sounds programs consider -
- Functioning Levels
- Past Experience
- Current Skill Levels
A Life Sounds program is -
- Auditory
- Visual
- Spatial
Focus is on -
- Social & Emotional Involvement
- Immediate Gratification
- Positive Feedback
- Reducing Stress
- Self-Expression
- Creating Safe & Inclusive Space
- Improved Self-Esteem
- Stimulating Peer Relationships
- Being in the Moment
- Creating an Opportunity for Fun
"I have observed Deke in many situations
and have been impressed with his ability to
communicate . . . he is very sensitive to
changing acuity and cognitive ability and
adjusts his approach to best suit (our
residents') needs. The residents talk about
Deke and his presentations for days . . .
I highly recommend Deke. . ."
Helen Ottobre RN, BSN, Executive Director
The Pines of Mount Lebanon, Pittsburgh, PA
and have been impressed with his ability to
communicate . . . he is very sensitive to
changing acuity and cognitive ability and
adjusts his approach to best suit (our
residents') needs. The residents talk about
Deke and his presentations for days . . .
I highly recommend Deke. . ."
Helen Ottobre RN, BSN, Executive Director
The Pines of Mount Lebanon, Pittsburgh, PA
Life Sounds are custom designed programs implementing an understanding of
individualization and adaptation. Because these programs are multi-sensory, a
combination of physical and cognitive strategies are employed including -
individualization and adaptation. Because these programs are multi-sensory, a
combination of physical and cognitive strategies are employed including -
Life Sounds uses
a multi-sensory
approach that
evokes the
stimulation and
use of various
senses.
a multi-sensory
approach that
evokes the
stimulation and
use of various
senses.
- Gentle Exercise Focused on Range of Movement & Flexibility
- Rhythmic Breathing
- Listening to or Creating Music with Drums & Song
- Mirroring & Modeling
- Integrative Imagery & Storytelling
- Guided Relaxation
- Shared Refreshment
A Special Note Regarding Alzheimer's disease -
A multi-sensory approach has been shown to promote better communication, mood,
and attention as well as emotional and intellectual function for individuals with
Alzheimer's disease. Findings also show an improvement in resting heart rate.
P. Heyn, PhD, Div. of Rehab Sciences, Univ. of TX, Transitional Learning Center
American Journal of Alzeimer's Disease and Other Dementias, Vol 18, No 4, Jul/Aug 2003
A multi-sensory approach has been shown to promote better communication, mood,
and attention as well as emotional and intellectual function for individuals with
Alzheimer's disease. Findings also show an improvement in resting heart rate.
P. Heyn, PhD, Div. of Rehab Sciences, Univ. of TX, Transitional Learning Center
American Journal of Alzeimer's Disease and Other Dementias, Vol 18, No 4, Jul/Aug 2003
Life Sounds is an experience
which respects and honors
the connection between
mind, body, and spirit.
It is not about learning.
It is about living.
which respects and honors
the connection between
mind, body, and spirit.
It is not about learning.
It is about living.
"With a degree in Music Therapy, I always
knew the "power" of music on people and
seeing Deke do his drum circle only
reinforces this. I witnessed him during a
drum circle in the Alzheimer's Unit and it
was truly amazing to see the responses he
received from the residents."
Diane Hurrell, Director of Activites
The Commons at Squirrel Hill Skilled Nursing and
Rehabilitation, Pittsburgh, PA
knew the "power" of music on people and
seeing Deke do his drum circle only
reinforces this. I witnessed him during a
drum circle in the Alzheimer's Unit and it
was truly amazing to see the responses he
received from the residents."
Diane Hurrell, Director of Activites
The Commons at Squirrel Hill Skilled Nursing and
Rehabilitation, Pittsburgh, PA
"Deke Kincade and his drum circles have
enriched the lives of those who have
participated at The Mesa Creative Arts
Center."
Brad Silbergberg, Director
The Mesa Creative Arts Center, Burgettstown, PA
enriched the lives of those who have
participated at The Mesa Creative Arts
Center."
Brad Silbergberg, Director
The Mesa Creative Arts Center, Burgettstown, PA
"When Deke is with us, our kids and their
parents connect in a way we thought was
impossible. His contribution during our
Retreat for Mom was exceptional."
Barb Swatis, MSW
Every Child Retreats, Cranberry Twp., PA
parents connect in a way we thought was
impossible. His contribution during our
Retreat for Mom was exceptional."
Barb Swatis, MSW
Every Child Retreats, Cranberry Twp., PA
August 28, 2006
To whom it may concern:
As the daughter-in-law of a resident of Worthington of Adams Assisted
Living center, I've enjoyed many of the drum therapy sessions conducted
by Deke Kincade. My mother-in-law looks forward to "the day the
drummer comes to visit".
On my last visit, as I sat in the drum circle with the residents, I couldn't
help but let my imagination wonder about the types of lives these elderly
people once lived. Soon after the session started, I didn't have to use my
imagination at all, with every song and beat of Deke's drum, I witnessed it . . ."
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To whom it may concern:
As the daughter-in-law of a resident of Worthington of Adams Assisted
Living center, I've enjoyed many of the drum therapy sessions conducted
by Deke Kincade. My mother-in-law looks forward to "the day the
drummer comes to visit".
On my last visit, as I sat in the drum circle with the residents, I couldn't
help but let my imagination wonder about the types of lives these elderly
people once lived. Soon after the session started, I didn't have to use my
imagination at all, with every song and beat of Deke's drum, I witnessed it . . ."
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Wellness is more than the
absence of illness. It is the
presence of something that arises
when we listen carefully to what
nourishes us most.
Life Sounds are joyful
demonstrations of this inner spirit.
This presence is always in rhythm!
It is there to provide focus, peace,
and mindfulness. It is there to
sustain us.
absence of illness. It is the
presence of something that arises
when we listen carefully to what
nourishes us most.
Life Sounds are joyful
demonstrations of this inner spirit.
This presence is always in rhythm!
It is there to provide focus, peace,
and mindfulness. It is there to
sustain us.
"Music and rhythm are more than sounds arranged in time and space. We create with
both the mind and the heart, affecting how we feel. Even as the drum circle produces
sound, it generates a balance of focused awareness and an internal center of quiet."
Deke Kincade
both the mind and the heart, affecting how we feel. Even as the drum circle produces
sound, it generates a balance of focused awareness and an internal center of quiet."
Deke Kincade
When we rest within this
connection, we are all more capable
of cultivating the ability
to find ourselves and our way.
We our able to feel well again.
connection, we are all more capable
of cultivating the ability
to find ourselves and our way.
We our able to feel well again.
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"I felt myself open up."
Kathy Sullivan, Newport News, VA
Kathy Sullivan, Newport News, VA
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| A Life Sounds program is accessible to all ages. All instruments are provided. |
"His program provides great sensory
stimulation and physical movement which
are beneficial to each resident in the group.
He also has a great impact on the staff."
Michelle L. Feller, ADC, DCP
Director of Therapeutic Recreation,
Ferncliff Nursing Home, Rhinebeck NY
stimulation and physical movement which
are beneficial to each resident in the group.
He also has a great impact on the staff."
Michelle L. Feller, ADC, DCP
Director of Therapeutic Recreation,
Ferncliff Nursing Home, Rhinebeck NY
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"Deke was a monthly entertainer in our Heartland Village, but has recently moved to
New York. We wait for the phone call to tell us he'll be back in town."
Karen Alchier, Healthy Lifestyles Director, Assisted Living & Alzheimer's Care
Outlook Pointe at Saxonburg, PA
New York. We wait for the phone call to tell us he'll be back in town."
Karen Alchier, Healthy Lifestyles Director, Assisted Living & Alzheimer's Care
Outlook Pointe at Saxonburg, PA
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The goal of Life Sounds is to improve each participant's
personal control, dignity, state of well-being and quality of life.
personal control, dignity, state of well-being and quality of life.
