Aged Care

In some Aged care homes, I play on a regular basis specifically in dementia wards and high care. They understand that I am not entertaining or doing music therapy. This is an ancient healing modality and I love the awakening and releasing I experience with so many residents. Residents respond well to the soothing sounds of the harp and sense of tranquility.

​I draw on a range of well-being modalities that bring calmness and serenity. This can include, therapeutic touch,pranic healing, aromatherapy, reflexology and other ancient healing rituals.
Also personalized recordings of prescribed music.
Please refer to Rituals, Retreats and Workshops for details on relevant activities.
PRODUCTS 
 
Heart Stories in High Care
Visiting the same residents on a regular basis is fab as I share their journey with them. Often they tell me the same stories, yet they love sitting with me and sharing as I tinker on the harp aS we connect at a soul level.

• A dear resident once said to me they loved me visiting as I was not family nor staff and it was like a gift from heaven bringing some life to their world. “I don’t know what it is about you Janet but after being with you, I always feel so much better “. 
• Watching residents deteriorate. Sitting with them as they lay helpless, looking into their eyes and it’s almost as if it gives them a sense that everything will be alright. I watch so many times as residents let go of fear and pain….
• A beautiful autistic man who has been in a nursing home for some 16 years with his elderly mother, who recently passed away. He was always curious about the harp yet never spoke. For several months now he has tinkered on the harp with me and recently, we have all noticed the excitement in his face when he hears the sounds ….
• Families often comment on the serenity it brings their loved ones and them as I play to them. Often, it has been so touching, that they cry and shed their pain and as they do, they let go and come closer to accepting and having gratitude to have shared these last moments…
• Observing the shift in residents with end stage dementia. I don’t play a concert, I play in them, sitting with them or on their bed and allowing whatever notes are needed to bring a sense of calmness. I’ve seen people come back to consciousness – opening their eyes, suddenly hearing me and seeing me. What a joy to witness!​​

Aged Care Testimonials
Janet has a great empathy with Dementia Residents. She is able to engage with them through her abilities with the Harp and other musical instruments. They respond well with her program and the Head Nurse could not stop singing her praises.
We have no hesitation to  recommend her to other Aged Care Homes  
Kaye Weller, L&L Coordinator Willowmeade, Blue Cross
 
 
On Valentine’s Day we held a couples lunch for the marriage couples that reside here at The Boulevard.
Whilst the decorated formal dining room and lunch in itself was special, the atmosphere wouldn’t have been the same without the beautiful Janet on her harp.
 
Janet dressed the part in a tasteful flowing gown and heels; she played beautifully and moved around the room delicately playing her instrument between each couple. She related well to the residents and openly answered their questions about the harp and her experience. She also shared her soul music around other areas of the facility so everyone could experience the serenity.I would highly recommend Janet for any special events.
Meg Willis, Lifestyle Coordinator, Blue Cross Mills Park 

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