February 2020 FEBRUARY 2020 Where Music Meets Medicine February Birthdays You may have heard of the In astrology, those born between February 1–18 healing power of music, but are Water Bearers of Aquarius. They are creative The Trumpeter have you heard of sound and intellectual philosophers at heart, getting Asbury Towers Retirement Community healing? This is the belief that to the root of problems and using their energy sound, music, and chants can and passion for the benefit of others. Those heal the sick. Skeptical? Try born between February 19–28 are born under LETTERHEAD listening to the beats for yourself Pisces. Friendly and selfless, they are always on February 14, the 16th annual willing to help others with their hearts on their World Sound Healing Day. sleeves. Thanks to an intuitive understanding of life, Pisces make deep connections with People have relaxed to soothing sounds for other living beings. a long time. Falling rain, wind blowing through trees, and singing crickets are easy to summon Norman Rockwell (painter) – February 3, 1894 on bedside clocks and electronic devices. Charles Lindbergh (pilot) – February 4, 1902 Celebrating February But true sound healing is an ancient form of Hank Aaron (ballplayer) – February 5, 1934 Birthdays medicine. Many different cultures have used the Jack Lemmon (actor) – February 8, 1925 Residents power of sound to restore health and relieve pain. Thomas Edison (inventor) – February 11, 1847 3 Doug Daugherty Chanting, the deep vibrations of an Aboriginal Jack Benny (comedian) – February 14, 1894 6 Betty Gibbs didgeridoo, gongs, Tibetian singing bowls, tuning Susan B. Anthony (activist) – February 15, 1820 7 Janie Hendrickson forks—all of these tools produce deep, resonant Michael Jordan (athlete) – February 17, 1963 9 Joyce Morton sounds typical of a sound healing, or sound Sidney Poitier (actor) – February 20, 1924 16 Peggy Spencer therapy, session. But do they really work? George Handel (composer) – February 23, 1685 17 Imogene Cash Levi Strauss (inventor) – February 26, 1829 18 Billy Cole While music is a known de-stressor, there John Steinbeck (author) – February 27, 1902 are no studies that demonstrate definite health 18 Deloris Sarris 18 Peggy McClaine benefits of sound therapy. But patients who feel a release from both physical pain and emotional 28 Craig York stress beg to differ, as do sound healers. Some The Tramp healers explain that sound vibrations are not just For many, Charlie Chaplin is heard but felt in ways that lower heart rate, relax known for his most memorable brain wave patterns, and reduce respiratory character, “the Tramp,” a good- rates. Other healers claim that they can tune natured, bumbling vagrant. The instruments such as gongs to the vibration of Staff Tramp made his big screen planet Earth and other celestial bodies. A 9 Donna Clark debut on February 17, 1914, in good gong emits a healing energy wave that 9 Brandy Renihan the silent film Kid Auto Races can stimulate all the cells and nerves in the 10 Josie Buis at Venice. The Tramp became an international body. If sickness is due to the body’s frequencies 11 Destiny Poissant icon of the silent era of film, and even when being out of tune, healing vibrations restore these 12 Rachel Chadd talkies became all the rage, Charlie Chaplin frequencies to balance. Still others explain that, 13 Cathy Slavens refused to speak while in character, most likely like acupuncture, sound therapy unblocks and 13 Marty Flatt because the Tramp was supposed to be redirects the energy throughout the body. 14 Delores Anderson American and Chaplin had a British accent. 17 Rod Jackson What made the Tramp so beloved? Maybe When it comes to the power of sound healing, 22 Caron York it was his sharp social commentary during theories abound. Perhaps the best way to think 26 Tamara Phillips the turbulent era of industrialization. Maybe it about sound healing is that it is akin to the power 28 Callie Spudes of prayer. Jonathan Goldman, director of the Sound was the Tramp’s embodiment and support of 29 Shirley Winters Healers Association, believes that vocalizing what the “American Dream.” Or maybe it was that you want a sound to accomplish can help you heal adorable moustache and cane. Whatever the yourself and others. reason, the Tramp is adored all over the world. WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS Poplar Grove Melvin Ellis When you send money to people you do not know personally or give personal or financial information to unknown callers,!"#"$%&'"()*+,-&%./ you increase your chances, of becoming a victim of telemarketing fraud. 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You know, my first husband the right words, so I’m just saying all the letters, said he loved me – and he did – trouble was, he also loved every other female anywhere near his age! ‘Course, MDS and God will put them together for me because He he was very handsome – and nobody knew it better than he did. My second and last husband was just as Holly Martellaro, RN, MDS knows what I’m thinking.” handsome, only he came home nights. That made a nice change for me! Plus, he never called me by any other [email protected] name but my own. That, too, was comforting. I bet most of you guys have love stories to tell – some happy, Maintenance Supervisor some sad. But even the sad ones are romantic, sometimes. ‘Specially if they lead to something better, like mine Jake Hodges did. Gosh, I didn’t even have children ‘til I met & married John Sheridan. Since this is the month for lovers, this [email protected] article should be full of hearts and flowers. Soooo – I’ll close by wishing all of you roses, rainbows & bluebirds! Heck, who knows what the future holds? Even if you are on a respirator! Social Services Gwen Tucker, MLD [email protected] God Bless Us Every Single One! WEEKLY EVENTS All Residents Church Service every Sunday at 1:00 pm in the Lobby Thank you for your donations to the Gift Committee. During the first week of December Movies every Monday at 1:00 pm in the Lobby we distributed gift checks to 126 employees. On February 11th, we will have a local Cards every Wednesday at 1:30 pm in the Main Dining Room The check amounts ranged from $37.00 to outing to the Breakfast Company.