(original) Man In Nursing Home Reacts To Hearing Music From His Era

[@cassiosousa1912]

Dude was practically dead on his chair, and music breathed life onto him, unbelievable. He was about to get up and dance I tell you

[@gummieworms3909]

Amen🤗🤗

[@lemon9.9]

Probably a burst of dopamine and adrenaline made his brain works a little bit longer

[@cottontop6553]

Blackout Guy my grandpa has dementia and for the longest time couldn’t do anything but every time we played his favorite song he would light up and dance and sing, but slowly over the years he started responding less and less until he got to the point where he is now in a hospital in bed all day staring at the ceiling

[@lemon9.9]

@@cottontop6553 it could be that his hearing is gone too

[@tytyi5873]

@ Càssio Sousa Music I believe it’s the light and rhythm to his veins that gives him the blood supply to his / our Soul!!!

[@SuperColymon]

This is why the arts are so important, it’s ageless.

[@c.s.7266]

Amen

[@cewandasconiers8354]

GLORY!!!!!!

[@Solisium-Channel]

Music is garbage these days and so is the so called arts.

[@lionel8994]

solisium Beauty is in the EYE of the BEHOLDER...MY FRIEND...one cannot name the thing that is most beautiful to another.

[@edwardmunson3896]

Ang: And why people like this incredible woman have been placed on this earth.

[@rebeccawhite8459]

When my grandpa was 101 years old he couldn't carry on a conversation very well so I started singing old songs to him and he sang along with me. It was our only way to communicate.

[@amytrumbull156]

Rebecca White That's beautiful, how lovely!

[@San-uu7qc]

Priceless and so precious!

[@thesuncollective1475]

It was wonderful seeing that guy come a live...anyone who is alive can or will relate to it. Thank God for music..actually I write songs..its made me see what I already knew.

[@patty7791]

Rebecca White That’s just beautiful, Rebecca! Lucky thing you can sing!

[@thomaspleasant8053]

The areas for speach and singing are two different areas in the brain and can be used to help people who have lost their ability to speak , my grandfather had a stroke and could not speak very well but be could sing and that's how he would ask always singing can I please have a glass of wine please.

[@ramirogutierrez6312]

When the man starts singing ' I'll be home for Christmas' , tears came to my eyes.

[@kristenpence3591]

I had the exact same reaction.

[@Alex918]

especially when you can hear his faint little sob of joy

[@333maddoxtj333]

What's crazier is he's really good at singing

[@kanethompson9275]

Same.

[@melissaiodice1752]

Me too. Very good video. They are people to As a care giver and CNA I see this all the time. And I love helping people feel better. Love this.

[@SvSGaming]

Rest in peace to Oliver Sacks, the man in the blue shirt who has helped countless elderly people get Ipods to listen to their favorite music.

[@Jeanology]

So sorry to hear that he's no longer with us. He really helped a lot of people!! 🙏🏾❤️

[@deidremuphy9735]

Peace Joy and Everlasting White Light!

[@ana-OM]

♥️

[@JRUSS80]

Rest well and thank you oliver sacks

[@LivingCROC]

So sad to hear that. May he have everlasting rest.

[@koenkeep]

I'd like to recognize the nurse for obviously doing the best she can, with her warmth and humanity, in a very limited environment

[@MikeShermanGuitar]

I Had the same reaction. In fact, I was so moved that I wrote this song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJmomJiFlJ2Jo5I

[@mildredmcvey8763]

Thank you for taking time fot

[@bethjane1582]

Absolutely totally agree, carers have such a difficult job at times and most are amazing and have huge hearts

[@Yecats29]

She’s a jewel for sure

[@marcellajaynes5997]

YASSSS!!! God will bless her!!!

[@MXO839]

Man he’s still got a fantastic voice even at his old age

[@circlesquarer]

i mean, sure

[@coffeepandacat]

@@circlesquarer did you watch the whole thing?

[@circlesquarer]

@@coffeepandacat yeah I did after I commented 😅 he does have a great voice

[@witchone8162]

Yes he does! I immediately thought that!

[@jinimurray4090]

MXO Beats - Yes, get him on America’s Got Talent!

[@dougsie8791]

This is why music/art should NEVER be absent in schools.

[@InFiRe59]

YES. Everyone should have access to music or any form of art.

[@Jujitsuqueen]

Here here !!!!!

[@Sam-U-S-i4z]

Yes, band in high school was one of my greatest motivation to get up and go to school every morning

[@seth_5394]

I graduated over 20 years ago and recently found out that music and arts are being from cut in hometown high school. It disturbs me. Music is a universal language with great healing power. The arts are necessary for a healthy people.

[@dougsie8791]

@@seth_5394 It is disturbing. The human psyche needs stimulation and an open mental universe that is filled with many unexplored paths; these paths will never be taken and expanded upon unless we train our minds to embrace the possibilities. I believe humans would never evolve without art. It's amazing how art can help heal the soul.

[@bak1358]

That man hasnt sung a note in who knows how many years and he still got a voice. Amazing

[@Me-ub2nj]

Just beautiful! I feel the same way about music if this was me. I need my music! He lit up and opened up! God bless him!

[@KTHKUHNKK]

He surely does have a good voice

[@anisejones8479]

Awww 🥺

[@LadyDHV]

@BAK - That was my first thought too! My jaw literally dropped. This whole thing was beautiful spiritually. It gave me hope that there are still some very extraordinary people out there taking care of our loved ones or ourselves. The dr and the caretaker were amazing. That has not been mine and my family's experiences over the years. Not all family members are as dedicated and still so obviously caring as this daughter was right out of the gate, much less 10 years down the road. I so needed to see and hear every aspect of this video. The professionals in this program and the family member has Blessed more people than they will ever know.

[@camil9450]

I was thinking so too and what a wonderful Voice, I bet his family misses hearing it daily!

[@robbonowak]

“ask yes or no questions” *starts asking specific questions and getting specific answers… amazing

[@H3xon]

It’s almost like he was like “excuse me? Yes or no questions? I’m better than that” and than started fully going into detail with each answer. So wholesome

[@stayinhydrated7392]

It was crazy. He turned into a whole different person. Singing lyrics, naming artists from his past

[@sonofhibbs4425]

When your mind hasn’t been worked in certain areas those ‘’mental muscles’’ don’t work as well. That’s why they went for yes/no questions as those pathways will be most likely still used quite a bit. It’s stunning that even though they asked a yes/no question, the music stimulated him as so much to continue to communicate at length more than he normally does. That was the point of this exercise. …A yes/no question then acts as a place to start. The music he loved stimulated him to go past what his norm was.

[@Kill6ixBillionDemons]

Yh was kwl

[@Goshyumplates]

@@sonofhibbs4425I personally believe that he could always converse as much as he wanted to. Lord knows the battles he has had to endure as a black man. We can’t afford to lose our method of communication. Music is his solace.

[@epikthedawn_]

I watch this everytime I feel like quitting music. Thank you HENRY.

[@instance3028]

👍

[@NSTLgng]

Quitting music? Wtf lol

[@AL-fl4jk]

@@NSTLgngsome people work in the music industry you do realize?

[@toonvdh8987]

ahahaha

[@himenyx153]

@@NSTLgngAlways has to be at least one commentator coming in with negative energy for no reason at all.

[@msmirandagarcia]

God blessed that nurse. She is kind and lovely. This world needs more people like her.

[@marlomills6800]

you are so right. because so many of them are mean.

[@lizlemonwantsitall]

Sparky Runner maybe they are working in an incredibly stressful environment where they are understaffed and lose their temper like any human being might

[@StCloud-ns7vt]

such a wonderful woman she is

[@AadyaSahara]

❤❤❤

[@ruthannmarie7119]

@@lizlemonwantsitall PRAYERS to workers and patients AMEN

[@tinstrings6312]

We avoid the elderly because they remind us of our own mortality, but they're still human beings in need of human contact and compassion.

[@khalilfarah901]

beautifully said my friend

[@SkylabBeats]

So true

[@AlirioDaza8]

There is is no mortality we are all immortal, is just that our souls had got to comfortable with our earthly bodies and we want to stay because its the way we can be by our loved ones.

[@ysabellacohen-monfared7219]

Beautifully said x

[@TheSkytherMod]

I know very few people who avoid the elderly. They're embraced. That being said, if someone has reverted back to a giant baby I'd also put them in a home

[@JamesLaster_NW]

My Dad had dementia. He responded best to joking around. That was always his thing. People with a good sense of humor would make him light up.

[@staceykersting705]

Life, love and Happiness!

[@harryamos7869]

Same with my dad. He was also shockingly good at math and very good card player even when he didn’t know who he was playing with, who I was. He was just an extremely smart guy even when his brain was dying. I hated watching that happen though. Dad was a very successful brain doctor, a genius, but he just lost his mind. I know he never wanted to live like that. Diabetes is an awful disease that runs in my family and just really takes a toll on everyone as they age, leads to dementia and so many other not so wonderful things we have to live with. I’m sure careful with my diet and physical fitness now that I’ve been diagnosed with it too. I already know what’s in store for me so I’m doing all I can to mitigate the damage.

[@victordebiase4707]

I am so sorry to hear that as I know the pain and I know the struggle …my father became a TBI patient in 2007 and passed in 2017. As you know there are countless types of these injuries with varying levels of damage resulting in various amounts of symptoms. It was lots wrapped into one and he thought he was a child sometimes or we would be out to eat and when the waitress asked what type of drink he’d like he responded “Schaffer’s Beer” LOL it was funny as hell when it wasn’t sad amongst other things and for one more for context….he would call my sister not by her name but by the name of a girl he went to school with in 3rd grade….the mind is a f’in fascinating scary thing for real….but the 2 things that he never ever forgot were jokes and music. NEVER and get always responded to each of them the same . RIP pop the man upstairs needed you home. ILY

[@peggyjones9080]

Well my kids are in for a big treat then

[@808fishman8]

@@harryamos7869 look up the effects of inhaling peppermint oil !!

[@Liquid_Mike]

Music is genuinely one of humanity's greatest accomplishments

[@Euro.Patriot]

​@Dannydolan88God exists solely as a philosophical entity.

[@Xoilen]

@Dannydolan88which god? Yours or one of the other 5000 that other people preach?

[@randomgrinn]

@Dannydolan88 Oh you picked the currently trendy God in your time and place. I guess that will have to do.

[@Thetruepianoman]

​@Dannydolan88I think you believe in him because you were taught to, like people in Muslim or Jewish countries are taught about their God's or people in native Germany were taught about the war

[@ATrueHater]

@@randomgrinnYou are doomed to believe we believe in God of Jesus Christ because he’s “trendy”.

[@TK_TK811]

I lost it when he started singing his favorite song, aging is such a bastard.

[@leahjames6870]

@Lisa B Wow. That is beautiful❤

[@manoutraore3788]

@Lisa B that's really nice to hear !

[@shaunnaidoo8811]

So true. That's why I'm going to take my life before I get to this

[@ml2539]

*seizures is the bastard in this case

[@78vette11]

Lisa That is so wonderful to hear.

[@RankedShooter]

Music is a time traveler. You can see that youth in his spirit when he was singing along.

[@Malabus73]

Very true.

[@PeterPete]

Quote - Music is a time traveler. Only in the imagination. Many people have peace of mind in their youth but lose it as they travel through life. Music can never get that peace back!!

[@tyanjones6674]

@@PeterPete ohh be quiet Darren

[@PeterPete]

@@tyanjones6674 another unhappy customer of life I see Tyan! Nvm eh!

[@tyanjones6674]

@@PeterPete Ok. You have no argument here. I love music always will. It can be very therapeutically healing at times. But then there's people like you, who pretend not to understand some music just to get a reaction. And with that being said. Goodnight.

[@mikearicks77]

"Once a man twice a child".

[@Phyoomz]

if you're lucky!

[@persephone2706]

@@Phyoomz I wouldn't call it lucky.

[@Phyoomz]

@@persephone2706 well, the alternative is dying young. Your choice on what you think is better. I'd personally rather have a sponge bath and my chin cleaned off for me than be 6ft deep.

[@persephone2706]

@@Phyoomz Oh yes. It entirely depends on the person. Some can't bear the thought of not being able to live a normal and self sustained life, much less do simple tasks for themselves. Others are content spending every moment they can in this world near to those they love. And those are only two of endless possibilities...

[@Phyoomz]

@@persephone2706 holy shit ur woke 😂😂😂

[@hazelchief-rabbit5903]

I love that when he said Cab Calloway he immediately did the classic Cab Calloway scats (or whatever you call that thing that Cab does in his songs). It's powerful what music does to your soul and mind.

[@allie1953]

Yes- the random sounds and "non-words" are "scat" and I find it fun to listen to.

[@natashapeters4323]

Loved the scatting as well. ❤ It is wonderful the way music heals so much!

[@williamescolantejr5871]

its medicine just like a dog can be the kind of therpy with a love ingredent you cant get from a docter

[@OfficialMyxomatosis]

An almost catatonic man, severely depressed and lost in his head is suddenly alive. Nothing is better than music.

[@GUYEDITINGS]

Hope you're faring well bud, best wishes.

[@lisa196409]

This is a worker who cares this is a true meaning of a care essential worker. She actually cares about her patients.

[@ednaselm]

I was going to write the Exact same thing...She is beautiful and caring. Many years ago I was a home companion and took care of the elderly....it was the best job and I became family! Bless you and them!!

[@sheliamccullough1626]

Yes she do🎈🌹🙏Amen

[@johnmoore5293]

Yes!

[@gets187]

Her tattoo said crip

[@midgecooper1772]

Yes and they should be paid properly and respected for their important work.

[@jeanbean2277]

He’s so adorable how his eyes get big talking about his music!

[@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa790]

You know that's a result of his brain damage, right?

[@cmustaine2194]

Isnt he precious..I dont even know him and i just love him.

[@gamegiant5136]

@@aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa790 I think we all realize that but it's just beautiful to see him get so excited

[@JoJo-zd2kr]

TheFanCritic you just gotta understand that this man has a love for music and it’s very beautiful to see

[@jeanbean2277]

TheFanCritic wow you’re just a know it all! Even the guy in the video says his eyes opened wide when he heard his music!

[@Nigelsmom2136]

I saw a video of a woman who had been a prima ballerina in NYC in the 60s. She was now in a care home suffering from dementia. She wasn't really able to communicate anymore. One day a caregiver put headphones on her and the music she heard was Swan Lake. She began doing the hand movements she had when she had danced onstage. Even her facial expressions changed as she "danced" again. It brought me to tears to see her come alive again. Music can touch everyone's soul.

[@allie1953]

I saw that video also! It had me in tears and just your mention of it here brought back the memory of it and gave me goosebumps.

[@karatecat46]

I saw it too. Truly wonderful! Loved it

[@pauletteraspberry2923]

She was so elegant and made beautiful movements.

[@mikeashcraft4354]

Thanks for reminding me of that video. Moved to tears again

[@fredadezwart5398]

I saw it too. It was beautyfull.

[@NemeanLion-]

I could feel him singing “I’ll be home for Christmas”. He’s stuck in a broken shell in a nursing home, but that song takes him back to feelings and memories of love, joy, life and family.

[@lisadupree-pz6wg]

NemeanLion amen

[@rosecoleman9090]

NemeanLion AAAMEN 🙏🏾

[@b_f_d_d]

*A soul isn't dead no matter what the age*

[@dandolphs]

Those feelings are gone for a lot of us, and for some, music is the only thing that keeps us grounded

[@dorothyallspice1862]

And he's got a great voice too! I wouldn't be surprised if he was in a jazz band back in the day.

[@robbievanhorn1479]

I love the elderly. They are living libraries whom should always be respected and protected.

[@JGProductions6581]

I SHOULD HAVE NEVER TAKEN MY GRANDPARENTS FOR GRANTED

[@SherXP]

Must be nice to have loving grandparents.

[@2139mlk]

Agree👍

[@jetmerlin412-_2]

Well Said. That was a wisdom statement ❤

[@BlueyHeelerluvsBeatles4ever]

True

[@Yin7094]

when he started singing "i'll be home for christmas" i teared up a little bit. you could sense the emotions coming up, the nostalgia.

[@simom813]

Me too. Brought tears to my eyes!

[@wotizit2937]

Me too

[@Felix-M.]

I saw that .... Old memories popped up ! We relate because its happened to us but as for his case his memories is all he's got when he remembers them . Emotion came up with me too watching that part .

[@2bithustlers444]

Yes, image all the family he has missed for so long. Lord bless this man.

[@itsclownn7592]

i never even heard of cab calloway but god the way he was singing in this video was so emotional

[@rambocortez]

Before my grandfather died in 2020, he began to suffer from dementia. Funny enough I have the same interest in music he did at my age. I soon learned playing music from the 60’s really changed his demeanor. I would play Joe Cocker, The Doors, and Jimi Hendrix. After a few times of playing this music for him, he began to remember things from the 60’s. He told me he had seen Jimi Hendrix in concert, and remembered not having any money to buy a ticket for The Doors, so he figured out a way behind the stage and smoked pot with some roadies back stage listening to Jim Morrison that way. And, telling me the story of him missing his ride to get to Woodstock. He had been able to remember so many things from decades before, but forget what he ate for breakfast. I plan to write a book for my grandfather. I’ve gathered enough of his life stories to fill a book. After his passing, I inherited his entire record collection. Almost every single one of those vinyls are originals from the year of release. It’s bitter sweet losing my grandfather. I miss him so much, but will cherish these records until the day I die. Music is incredibly important. It’s such a beautiful thing humans share together.

[@jay.fromthebay]

This was beautiful, thank you for sharing

[@sun_chariot6141]

What an incredible legacy he's left for you. ❤

[@Jon14141]

Best wishes

[@FromAgonyToLight]

I think if you ever have need of money, that your grandfather would be happy that he can provide for you by selling those records.

[@MrJiggerG]

Amen, sister!

[@213byron]

Teared up when he stared singing his favorite song. Growing old sucks.

[@jeanhassnapped2049]

Yes it does but imagine not growing older

[@213byron]

@@jeanhassnapped2049 double edged sword

[@lyricsarelife6947]

@@jeanhassnapped2049 huh?

[@tdjr0303]

U ain't never lie

[@jaronyoung9955]

Yes it does. Not what Jehovah God intended and he promises to restore is to youth. Isaiah chapter 35. Jw.org

[@anactualalpaca7016]

He remembered his fav singer by name dude, if that ain't proof something magic happened here idk what is

[@cicadaboi101]

The human brain is magical

[@TheIritify]

@@cicadaboi101 the affect that music has on the brain, is magical Music is magical

[@ap.real6996]

I agree....

[@Sunmoonstars976]

And the lyrics to the songs. Amazing!

[@sequillawilliams8809]

Not just a name but lines of music!!!

[@goodvibrations2751]

Why is music not a standard therapy? Not rocket science sheesh

[@MacStoker]

it is getting used a lot these days, music and films from the patients era, im from UK, not sure about other countries yet.

[@despairthewumbo9804]

Tacsense fucking UK got the right idea man !

[@SECTOMr]

Do you want pharmaceutical companies to die out?

[@SlipperyZibo]

Look up “music therapy”

[@goodvibrations2751]

grodhagen what a great idea 😊

[@sacred1827]

Women such as that carer who looks after Henry are truly angels on earth

[@krystinelaine8220]

Amen

[@wholemealbredsir1349]

Hearts of gold.

[@JacquesLaFleche]

Absolutely.

[@Castillo525]

One or my patients was a caretakee in an elderly home. He was so pationate about his work that some of the grumpiest residents would only let him help them. Told me he always made sure they bathed, has a nice change of clothes and he even combed their hair to make them feel handsome again. What a wonderful man that was.

[@sacred1827]

@@Castillo525 A true star

[@HairJordan]

When she said she was taking the head phones he said *”HUH?!”* 😂

[@kirklazarus1426]

He looked pissed🤣

[@kendasheep]

Wooow funny running into you here. Hope your doing well and I just want to say your a great content creator

[@desihay22]

😂😂😂😂

[@georginajovanovic]

Yeah... and he's like, that's my song beech!

[@forestrot666]

My grandpa was all about Dolly Parton and Loretta Lynn before he became unable to process and the full tier of Alzheimers set in sometime in the late 2000s.

[@andyandcallie]

It has been known for DECADES that dementia patients react very well to their own music being played for them. It improves their brain function and it even slows the progress of the disease. Why isn't this used in every nursing home in the country?

[@CrownedOne919]

Because they don't want people viable, they want people to be dependent on the medical system. The ones who actually care wish there was something they themselves could do to bring that vibrance back, but the industry as a whole wants "patients" and not " productives". God bless those people in this video who made that man's day. Dare I say with my heart and soul I thank God He had mercy and took my parents Home to Him so they would not have to suffer thru this pandemic, but mostly before their dementia each got worse. My sis and I wouldn't have been able to deal with seeing them in that way during all this, esp. in my hometown NYC

[@andyandcallie]

@@CrownedOne919 I'm so sorry about your mom and dad. But I hear what you're saying that it's actually better that they went sooner, rather than later. :( I lived in NYC during all of 2020, so I also know what you mean about how bad the pandemic was there. And you're absolutely right about the powers that be wanting us to be patients. There's no money in healthy people. Medical doctors aren't even trained in nutrition in med school--hence, the horrible advice they give on what to eat, how to lose weight, etc. They want you to be ill, to buy their drugs and to end up in a nursing home.

[@JamesJohnson52990]

It's all about the bottom line. This country is evil as fuck in almost all its business practices

[@MH-dm4qc]

Unfortunately it’s the same reason ALL politicians want the crime rate to be high. It cost the taxpayer money and they get more

[@vanlendl1]

In the end, it is about resources (money). A nurse has a limited time.

[@Shavier777]

The lady who’s the recreation therapist cares about her patients- she got emotional just talking about how they respond to music and nothing else. The man who’s listening to the music seems very kind.

[@aderlinejohnson8566]

Yes sooo noticeable he was always a great dad and man

[@Willi-zp3im]

Yea, it's more than an occupation, you have to have a ❤ heart, compassion, patience and lots of love for this type job...shes wonderful nurse💓💓💓

[@teerikangas]

When a man with that condition, with all respect and love, sings that damn well that's really something.

[@johnr.timmers2297]

Dang he can still sing. Dementia won't hold him down

[@oisinlynch6181]

yeah man u know watching this video makes me imagine what its gonna be like for me propably gonna be thrown in a nurseing home full of robots listening to the artists of the early 2000s Eminem lil wane Royce da 5'9 Kanye west chris brown arina grande james Arthur and all the singers of the 2000s era

[@johnr.timmers2297]

@@oisinlynch6181 XD BET

[@oisinlynch6181]

John R. Timmers yeah just makes u think

[@jposika540]

This nurse would be my choice to look after my elderly relatives. She actually cares! I love her.

[@dianahanna170]

I agree

[@dimeolas777]

Amen

[@charlotteclark6061]

..Me too! She's wonderful!

[@pitchbright5960]

She is being filmed here

[@silvergarcia9897]

@@pitchbright5960 so you assume the worst of people even when the only evidence provided shows otherwise. Says more about you than her dude

[@Yesica1993]

Oh, listen to him singing! He still has a pretty voice!

[@EojinsReviews]

I thought you were talking about his mumbles while he was listening to music, until I heard him singing "I'll be home for Christmas" :)

[@yaboyrams9500]

Yea I bet he was a good singer when he was younger.

[@bravo4104]

@@yaboyrams9500 Oh for sure. Man probably had a golden set of pipes, still does, just can't play em like he used to

[@gamegiant5136]

@@bravo4104 I was thinking the same thing

[@nurlindafsihotang49]

​@@EojinsReviewsand very in-tunes. Impressive.

[@ColleenHynan]

Blessings to the staff who recognized Henry was still alive and vibrant... he just needed a nudge.. so many elderly are warehoused in nursing homes stuffed away out of sight out of mind until they die

[@k1ng_chicken]

Yep. Good on people who go above and beyond.

[@heretolevitateme]

I know he's probably no longer with us, but Henry was an absolute King.

[@yisforyellow7014]

Ikr! Lol just an absolute chad

[@CamdenEllisor]

@@yisforyellow7014 ur odd

[@ledgaming6489]

@@CamdenEllisor what he said is true

[@LK1419_]

JESUS IS KING.

[@heretolevitateme]

@@LK1419_ there are lots of fucking kings gaby, calm the fuck down.

[@lilygypzyslabs7863]

I had a client with aphasia. She could not form words at all. I discovered she could sing though! Soon we were singing to each other, "Do you want to wear your red shirt or the blue?" "Today, I want to wear a sweater with my blue shirt." It started with simple conversations, but she eventually started singing me her life stories too. She was so delighted to be able to communicate again!

[@cynthiaholland13]

Beautiful work

[@workoutmom2b1g]

beautiful!

[@JannWanna-ev3bh]

That's extraordinary work! I applaud you.

[@aiiiia9971]

That is so interesting and so sweet too! I'm so facinated by the brain

[@JannWanna-ev3bh]

@@aiiiia9971 Same!!

[@Turbo-mc7pw]

I can't believe his voice is so smooth and he can sing so well after all that time! If I get a wish when I am old I'd like to still be able to sing like him.

[@douglasrowland3722]

You'll have OTHER THINGS on what is left of your mind !

[@mrclone5383]

Bruh thats what your doing with a wish bruhhh.

[@Turbo-mc7pw]

@@mrclone5383 what would you do with a wish then

[@teequegaming6447]

@@mrclone5383 pos lol

[@mrclone5383]

@@teequegaming6447My wish is me and everyone good,Lives perfect, enjoyable, and happy lives in this world and the next.

[@spaghetti_soldier2586]

It made me almost cry when he started singing “I’ll be home for Christmas”

[@JamesBrown-qm2vw]

❤️

[@kimgrattage2395]

I DID cry when he sang it, God loves you Henry.

[@JamesBrown-qm2vw]

@@kimgrattage2395 🌹🌻❤️

[@chrissygriffin6287]

Yea it did something to me too

[@onedia707]

That did it for me! 😭

[@MissuMrBean]

Oliver even though you've passed, you still mesmerize us and I bet you're singing in the Angels choir❤

[@tadzioth]

He passed?

[@jenisemcintyre3839]

@@tadzioth Yes. Dr. Oliver Sacks passed away on August 30, 2015.

[@tadzioth]

@@jenisemcintyre3839 oww...

[@richardturk7162]

Henry seems like he would have been fun to know in his younger days. I hope God takes care of him always.

[@clarissa5060]

He will. (:

[@justlaughatlife8461]

@@clarissa5060 beautiful video and beautiful comment x

[@Sivuyisiwe_]

I think so too, his daughter said so too... What a beautiful soul he is ❤️ He came alive and it was a beautiful thing to witness

[@deadshot4245]

@@Sivuyisiwe_ its so powerful. To see it as a musician it hits harder than someone that may not have a technical understanding of music.

[@rda-gama2567]

I hope he still a live! 🙏 😔

[@brandondenver4331]

Give the dude some bread because he found his jam!

[@albedox6428]

haahahaha!

[@annmariebarrett1671]

Lol

[@cmustaine2194]

I love your comment!And hes fly like on his jam.

[@rareELL]

Yes

[@newyorkshitty3026]

I'm sorry but... kzbin.info/www/bejne/i4WQnoBuos2dldk

[@GuyMichaely]

Old guy: "His face assumes expression, his eyes open wide" Henry: "OoOoOoOoOoH"

[@NunayoBisnez]

😂😂😂

[@TakittyLove]

@@NunayoBisnez x2

[@duncanmoore3780]

Dang it, i'm trying to be respectful here! X,/

[@Jillionaire_]

This is the most accurate description of this whole entire video ..right on the money 🎶🎵👀

[@b_f_d_d]

LMAO

[@miapdx503]

I'm just 62 but I have serious memory issues due to brain injury and trauma. Music is so powerful. It can soothe and calm, it can inspire...it's like medicine...

[@garyherbert319]

The little "ooh" just as he starts singing the Christmas song broke my heart.

[@savvy8803]

Same! I started crying

[@ArchivalWFSBTV3]

You could see something in his eyes

[@dandanboyable]

If we could only see and feel the memories that rushed through him in that second

[@shekeitam328]

Thats the part that I am started to ball my eyes out at. It lifted his spirit and he has such a warm voice. 🥰❣️

[@sweets2thesweetshop]

😩😩

[@GeeWhizzzz]

“One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain.” Bob Marley

[@Close.Quarters.Ramen.]

First time I heard that quote was when Dead Prez said it.

[@Anthony-pw5gu]

Wise words from a legend.. Bob Marley

[@k.t.1641]

That’s a lie lol. Good music hits hard sometimes and brings back the pain. 😂

[@flutebasket4294]

He clearly never heard Captain and Tennille

[@JRVS42]

​@@k.t.1641and ooh that pain can be beautiful too!

[@Alan_Jozua]

when he started singing "i'll be home for christmas" he actually has quite a nice singing voice

[@dorothyallspice1862]

I agree! So rich and soulful!

[@77summertime]

"OWW!" he said, lol

[@WhiteWolfBlackStar]

I agree, he really did have an excellent croon going on.

[@stephenlaporte7111]

I'd buy an album!

[@funkylentil6966]

@Coolerthan Afrieza I would like the chance to euthanize myself before I get there

[@CLSGL]

Music forces the activation of multiple sections of the brain in a way you wouldn’t be able to willfully all at once. That’s why mobility, memory, and cognition increases almost instantly. It’s truly amazing.

[@emmalucas5379]

I have a memory care resident that starts to die sometimes. He stops eating, drinking, making waste, talking, but if you make sure to play enough Johnny Cash throughout the day and night he always bounces back eventually.

[@hihihiokokok9262]

That’s very sweet of you

[@aaronjames3228]

Wait what, that's magic.

[@alexgraal2860]

Awe Johnny cash 🥺🥺 I don’t listen to a lot of his music but when i do I always enjoy it

[@melaninandaura9713]

I do believe God’s spirit lives inside music.

[@abouttogiveyasomefacts5574]

@@aaronjames3228 its like the tunnel starts getting longer and darker but the music brings the light 😌

[@Logitekz]

This is why, when people say they don't like music, I automatically assume they're psychopaths.

[@luisportella1760]

no, they just say so on purpose against you

[@sulfurical7439]

@@luisportella1760 Sounds like this has happened to you

[@Saiyuhhh]

I like music but there have been times in my life where id say i dont like it(I mean all music in general not just the current trend) and I just wont listen to any or if I am listening to it, it just doesnt do anything for me idky.

[@sulfurical7439]

@@Saiyuhhh Same. Sometimes music doesn't feel right. Then later it does. Weird

[@GrievingForGrace]

Me too! Hahaha

[@DatFwad]

Imagine if Cab Calloway could know his music was still having this affect on people.

[@Clunk49]

I believe he does.

[@ryannathan1501]

Absolutely beautiful

[@musickbrunch2139]

Dude I love calloway

[@smoochesTina]

I'm with @Clunk49 ...I also believe Mr. Calloway knows

[@fisherthegoat]

It's gonna be fuckin weird when I'm 90 in a nursing home, asking for them to play me some Chief Keef lmao

[@kaychristensen4394]

My mother had Alzheimer's, and Daddy would play her favorite hymns for her. Even when she couldn't communicate any longer, she'd sing those old gospel songs without missing one single word. Precious memories! 💙

[@rastafari.d.culture9734]

"One thing about music, when it hits you feel no pain." Said Bob Marley

[@ladzwick4187]

Wow I didn’t know that, first time I heard that was when drake said it lol

[@perry714.]

@@ladzwick4187 been used a few times dead prez used it in bigger than hip hop aswell

[@dailydoseofawasteoftime6732]

I love Bob Marley so much, I can’t get the thought of this out of my mind, he reunited a country with music. I just can’t.

[@warispeaceignoranceisstren704]

"Trench Town Rock"

[@dailydoseofawasteoftime6732]

@@warispeaceignoranceisstren704 yessirrr

[@ociliacanton2017]

He really has a real nice voice , look at him , he's gone back in time , again a young man.

[@patriciadarwin9049]

Bio

[@onlyme9502]

Imagine being stuck in a chair spending to much time alone and the hospital noises only. Everyone needs something to stimulate. Amazing he looked so sad before.

[@noname-xq6tp]

10 yrs of this. Thank God for insightful people & music.

[@amr526]

Yes we have a loved one incarcerated and they love music but their alone😢

[@aimhigh4620]

It's sad he couldn't be tooken care of at home by his children. People tend to deteriorate so much faster in nursing homes.

[@amr526]

@@aimhigh4620 Yes I took care of mine at home 🙏 I was fortunate

[@sambeazley5099]

Yes , I’m a New Zealand Maori Dad had dementia and is was in senior care in a secure ward I travelled to from Australia with my younger brother to connect with our old brother still living in NZ Our Father was mostly reserved, when we brought Native Maori food, connection straight away And then we began singing Traditional songs wondering if we would receive a response We got it back in spades Music is very deep in our psyche Thanks for sharing Music is magical regardless of your age

[@conansredbowtie]

It's gonna be so weird when my generation reaches this age. We'll be old heads jamming to gangsta rap and metal

[@jontreceeee]

Lmao exactly

[@CaolánTheCryptidCrow]

I’ll be jamming to the Star Wars, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and Super Mario Galaxy soundtracks lol. Oh and some Danny Elfman works! Gotta throw in some Danny Elfman in there! I’m much more of a cinematic, film, soundtrack kind of person lol. With occasional video game scores sprinkled in.

[@e-tardationidk6880]

do i wanna know by arctic monkeys that song is the shit

[@notoriusdrifter40]

And Dubstep

[@sheepdog6020]

Right I think about that all the time

[@No1_Inpa_Ticular]

Wait until the heavy metal era are in nursing homes. "Nurse bring me my Slayer"! I never thought I'd get this many likes. Jim Breuer actually first made this joke

[@redwings0142]

Ikr. If I'm ever out of it, just play me some Dethklok and I'll be spry as a chicken lol.

[@reese1719]

Anthrax "Caught in the mosh" would probably be banned . . .

[@faihilman77]

Chair mosh!!!

[@kennyploof6017]

None of you will be listening to metal in a nursing home. You'll hang that shit up the first time it almost gives you a fucking heart attack lmao

[@crojackbojangles]

Motroized chair moshpits.

[@bushybrovvs]

Wow, he becomes so expressive and social when you ask him about music.

[@immygrxne9884]

He likes music so much

[@NaClO]

He’s definitely passionate about music. Brought some tears to my eyes

[@ericfelds6291]

I had never heard that Cab Calloway song, or any of his songs, and now I’m fan. I’m in my early twenties and this dude just gave me a music recommendation that rocked my world.

[@allie1953]

I got hooked on "Taj Mahal" that same way. He was mentioned in a video and I decided to check him out. Now I can't get enough of his music! 😃

[@JokerInk-CustomBuilds]

"What was your favourite Cab Calloway song?" -Dude, he was just singing it before you interupted him!!

[@jasminphillips9102]

I thought I was the only one who caught tht

[@b3n3d1ct10n]

I noticed that!

[@Peace.]

Right!

[@MCYTJHONY]

My favorite is come on with the come on

[@avocadoschmitt7536]

how is it called

[@sewoveritnow2612]

When he hit that scat! I bet he was something else as a young man. This was a beautiful video. Thank you for sharing.

[@theeggtimertictic1136]

Great voice !

[@nikkisewtaa8065]

I cried!

[@juliahartshorn2473]

It's amazing what music can do. I love that his carers found something to make his life blossom again. He has a nice voice I think too. ♥️♥️♥️

[@joanneberg8093]

I bet he was! He's still in there. Music is life!!

[@Legacycoins]

Great video....that scat though😀😀🤣

[@vlee7217]

Henry was a good looking man in his younger days!

[@hughneek12]

Yes indeed.

[@cupcakes7015]

Hugh Neek Likewise ❤ 11/20/19

[@rebeccamd7903]

V Lee lordy YES!! Easy on the eyes for sure! 😁

[@sylvialin6453]

Yes i agree..good looking man. Seems sad hes there for 10yrs. Wonder if hes still around?

[@susieballard4957]

I agree

[@Higherheightsgroup]

That is why it’s important for us to listen to live music and instruments. Real music heals the soul.

[@donnaevans5131]

I used to work in a nursing home. I spoke to all my patients-verbal and nonverbal. A doctor had written in a patient’s chart that they didn’t know they were in the world. That made me so angry that I went into the nonverbal patient’s room and asked the patient how they were doing. For the first time in the 1.5 years I worked there, the patient responded. I almost fainted 😂 After that, I continued to talk to the patient and sometimes sing as I cared for her. One day I was singing and I saw tears in her eyes. It’s been over a decade, but I will never forget that.

[@RangerMcFriendly]

God bless you! My wife works in a nursing home (she has for 18 years now). It’s a very difficult job and folks like you and her make a difference!

[@aida7212]

You made me cry. Blessings to you and yours in Jesus'name and for his glory ☺️🙏🗝️🕊️🔥💗✝️

[@kellyc6328]

Thanks 😭

[@giln4689]

you realize this more and more as your age until you find its your own reality

[@juliee593]

Thank you for the great work you do!

[@pearldrummer7217]

I’ve never heard that Christmas song sang any better. Go Henry.......

[@nikolombardo3500]

I thought it was a song playing a first he has a beautiful voice

[@freddieparrydrums]

@@nikolombardo3500 I agree

[@lorettaatkins9317]

With so much love and soul ❤ 💛

[@lewhitey2544]

He had the vibrato going. Impressive.

[@solomngrundy9064]

Let the church say AMEN

[@lindseysquire8417]

When Gen Z is in nursing homes they'll be playing meme songs imagine being a nurse and rick rolling a 98 year old every day.

[@CaroleHaddon]

Crazy you said rick roll... my autistic son is 5. He's nonverbal, he makes noises and screams a lot. Somehow, he hears Rick Astley and his face lights up and he smiles and giggles and jumps up and down. He actually "asks" for me to play it by moving his hands like Rick does in the video. It's amazing what music does to someone who can't express themselves like others can.

[@lindseysquire8417]

@@CaroleHaddon That's so sweet! He's probably the only kid that doesn't get disappointed when the link for free Robux is just a rick roll lol

[@CaroleHaddon]

@@lindseysquire8417 he's probably the only kid who doesn't know wtf robux is

[@bluesdealer]

They can just save the track from when Gen X gets there, who will enjoy Rick Astley unironically.

[@kronaFPS]

@@CaroleHaddon so happy to hear that, all the best wishes from Germany and may god bless ya'll.🙏🏻

[@fakazilemkwanazi7323]

The power of music, brought the old man back to life.

[@michaeldrabik6432]

At 4:39 , as he's singing "I'll be home for Christmas," and in between the phrase "I'll be home for christmas....You can plan on me," you can see the song bringing a memory of his to life. It's absolutely beautiful and makes me tear up.

[@udobybreak6393]

Progress indeed ;-;

[@maryannm7849]

Same here I noticed the exact same thing. Im still crying happy tears

[@cupcakes7015]

Maryann M Likewise😢❤ 11/20/19

[@maryannm7849]

@@cupcakes7015 ❤😁🖒

[@mariahgriffith1059]

@@Navigator_Isle ❤️

[@spukduk5632]

"Ask him yes or no questions" Interviewer: Why is the experimentally measured value of the muon's anomalous magnetic dipole moment ("muon g−2") significantly different from the theoretically predicted value of that physical constant?

[@bluered5497]

Ok, you got me on that one. Now give me back my headphones and put on some Aretha Franklin

[@albedox6428]

YES

[@olijoswt3951]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SumTingWongATM]

Tu Chenz “yes”

[@xo2good4uox]

hahahahahahha

[@redlightmax]

3:41 "Henry." "Yeah?" That gave me a shock! Amazing, like Henry was brought back from the dead.

[@bethjane1582]

Music takes a different path, a better path that opens up the world again

[@UnfilteredAmerica]

Aww rest easy to dr stacks! He passed in 2015. Thank you so much for your contributions to our society and world

[@rocksteadyska6933]

Old boy straight up came back from the dead and started jamming on the stoop when they started playing him some of that Jam Master Calloway. Dude got revived by the beat, and that's beautiful to see

[@CAwildflowers]

When I was a teen, I read Oliver Sacks’ brilliant book, “The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat.” It sparked in me a life-long love of science and interest in neurology and the human brain. RiP, Dr. Sacks.

[@faithm9284]

Just because he called her a hat, doesn't mean he didn't recognize her as his wife. Sometimes the mouth releases different words, replaces what the true item, or person is but they are recognized as the correct person. It takes a bit to thumb through the mental files. Those with Brain injuries and stroke go through the same thing. If you drop a computer out a window it will have some issues. Some are fixable, maybe all with the correct 'technician' (if from a accident). If it's from diet, (dementia, Alzheimers) the efforts have to be extreme, and the food in a rehabilitation center and N.H. will have you or a loved one decline with continuing body, brain inflammation.

[@andreaeden6163]

@@faithm9284 thats deep

[@camilleurueta9629]

@@faithm9284 Yes. I’m recovering from a TBI. My husband made cornbread and I called it scarecrow. The connection was corn to both words in my mind. 6 months ago my mommas a major stroke. She has trouble with short term memory.Some of the words or memories get mixed up. When she gets upset I remind her ”Mom it’s like a file cabinet got knocked over. All the files are still in there. They just got mixed up and we need to reorganize the,”. That helps her in the moment. And it helps me too in the moment. Because inside inside I’m devastated for her.

[@dumbumtm4951]

@@camilleurueta9629 I wish you and your family the best in life. God bless

[@veronicagallo2035]

@@faithm9284 you are RIGHT ON TARGET👍‼️ I agree very much w All you said ESPECIALLY the brain and food connection! I'm constantly warning people about inflammation from additives , preservatives, sugar,take out food ,junk food,and must definitely am glad you mentioned how the food in a rehabilitation bldg ,etcwill do nothing but add to decline You are so right and many ppl won't think of that ,especially as they have enough on their minds at that point I fully and strongly BLV we are literally what we eat and that what we do and don't eat makes ALL the difference as to whether a person will decline or turn back around in the right direction .As they say sugar is the enemy (+ of crse all fake sugars r even worse) Cinnamons agreat replacement and a heart protector Sorry I went in a spiel I'm just very glad u mentioned all this ,specifically at end of yr comment Why be in a program or bldg trying to improve and at the same time ,eating all the things that'll do exact opposite to you ,your body your organs,brain def.includrd! I think you should put a comment mentioning this ,in addition to the reply u ment it in That way many more ppl will see it and I guarantee you ,your words will make some good differenced to those that heed em ! WELL 👍 Said 😁😃🌜✨✨🌛‼️

[@its_kumar_babyyy]

When he started singing Cab Calloway, I started to cry, ngl.

[@trmp9923]

Never even heard of him

[@davetv7533]

Heidi Ebston you should listen to him

[@wyrmeleon2002]

Heidi Ebston he’s amazing and iconic!

[@trmp9923]

@@Write-Stuff no. I was surprised that I've never heard of him and I'm 32. Well now I have, he's good.

[@AlexDaGame]

@Blitz Nimbus whyd you like your own comment

[@anvil_and_ink]

That nurse is such a beautiful human. I am so very grateful that we have people like her. When my mind goes, I hope I am left in the care of such an amazing person.

[@shingoke4637]

You can FEEL how much he loves that song; he still has an incredible voice.

[@tijuanaiguana190]

An incredible voice? Let’s not be silly now

[@grunt7624]

@@tijuanaiguana190 He does

[@gminor6288]

My man got some pipes! Really nice singing voice 😮

[@sungvin]

@@tijuanaiguana190 He does, he might have a bad enunciation, slurs and some unexplainable brain workings, but the voice is perfect for singing those kinds of songs

[@josephvulich9448]

Not only did he perk up, but he also opened up those wind pipes of his, and he sounds pretty damn good in my opinion. Great video recommendation KZbin. ✌️😎

[@tammys8711]

He DOES sound good! Get him more Cab Calloway, get him his music from his era, get him Singin in the rain, this right here, its God's work.

[@arjanverschoor4480]

I agree. He's a very good singer

[@tdjr0303]

💯

[@lkeke35]

Yes, he has a lovely voice, and I know that song, too.

[@natanaelmunguia5763]

This reminds me of the "coco" movie in the end when coco remembered the song her dad use to play her when she was a kid. She felt instant happiness and energy.

[@veezybee23]

Art imitates Life

[@hellboy3652]

Probably took inspiration of this

[@bigguschungus4533]

@Sam S When I am gone remember me.

[@tional5266]

Ever seen the Robin Williams movie ‘Awakenings’ ?

[@mykneesarebees7242]

@Tiona L No, I haven’t seen the single most emotionally intense movie ever.

[@fakazilemkwanazi7323]

Big ups to the caring nurse . She knows that not only the medicine heals . Fond memories does heal as well.

[@tacticalglizzy7437]

As a young person it stills scares me to eventually see my parents like this, I know it's a part of life, but still.

[@JoSe-jb5lp]

It doesn't have to be, my grandmother (95 in 2 weeks) lives alone, still drives, is active in her yard (gardening and such), walks and moves around without any assistance. All the credit is due to her change in diet she became extremely aware and wanted to learn about food and it's effects on the body after she beat breast cancer. Ever since then she's been doing everything in her power to live a good quality of life. Now of course she won't escape death, but the goal is to not go out in pain and agony( cancers, diseases, illneses). And to one day just drift off in her sleep of old age. Most of these diseases that we are faced with when we get old are the cause of not so good diets and what we put in our body. If you can change that you have a very high chance of not having to deal with these illnesses.

[@tracybush1970]

I can’t prepare you for it… its an honor to be allowed to be present at their end of life. Whatever the beginning and middle was like. The end is painful and joyous, simultaneously. For me anyway. Its hard when someone dies and you are left with questions unanswered, hurt gone unsoothed.. etc. ….. what’s done, is done…..

[@AnakinSkywalker909]

You'll be grateful they made it to old life. People out there die young n never even get to have a child. Make this time worth it, remind your parents how grateful you are that they brought you into this life.

[@tracybush1970]

@@AnakinSkywalker909 yeah well sometimes your parents need to remember to be thankful they brought us into it. Trying my whole life to integrate myself into my parents lives was pretty much an exercise in futility. Im left with that weak ass go to adage “they did the best they could”

[@tracybush1970]

@@JoSe-jb5lp that is so nice to hear. My mom hid the severity of her health from us for so long, we only found out because we hacked into her health account, and broke into her mailbox.

[@beardlessodin945]

Interviewer: “What does music do to you?” Henry: “It gives me the feeling of love! Romance. I figure right now the world needs to come into music. Singing. You’ve got beautiful music here! Beautiful! Oh, lovely! I feel the band of love… of dreams! “The Lord came to me and made me holy, I’m a holy man. So he gave me these sounds!” The fact that this man was basically nonverbal when left to his own devices and minimally responsive to questions before the music.and that the above is his actual words after just a song or two being listened to absolutely blows me away.

[@PeterPete]

The music takes Henry back to the time when he was with God, before Satan showed his ugly face and scarred his life forever.

[@pumpkintheandfriends7341]

@@PeterPete he was always with god even if the devil comes that man was always with god

[@PeterPete]

@@pumpkintheandfriends7341 the man is suffering though. His experience of god has been lost and his soul has been consumed by the devil! The man is going to die and the devil is punishing him for the wrongful experiences he has been through in his life!

[@pumpkintheandfriends7341]

@@PeterPete you dont know what that man is doin while he sits there.. he could be sitting there speaking to god for all you know.. music is rooted in magic and biblically speaking magic is not for man

[@PeterPete]

@@pumpkintheandfriends7341 sure i do not know what the guy is doing when he is listening to music but neither do you! One can only conclude from this that when the headphones are on the guy's behaviour is different. Whatever the reason, the man is not at peace. The man may be speaking to god but only as a result of the devil's possession. The devil is punishing him. If this guy was truly, 100% with God he wouldn't be in the state he is seen in the video!

[@s.c.8296]

He actually starts talking in the end, and what he says makes sense in a whole other level...... like he came back from the darkness. 😍

[@rexsand1321]

Yeah, I thought about that too, dementia is scary man.

[@DamnAwesome]

May Oliver Sacks rest in peace. I hope he's listening to his favorite music up there with all his friends and family.

[@illimited2]

He is clearly mentally strong. At the start he looked like husk. A shadow of himself. After listening to music from back in the day and speaking to the interviewer I saw remnants of the young man he used to be. Something tells me that when we first saw him he looked defeated. I think the music remind him of the beauty in this world and gave him extra strength to keep on chugging along. He shed 20 years instantly the second those headphones went on. Music is love. Music is life. Music is everything.

[@eveenterprises7913]

BEAUTIFULLY SAID @KEVANGIBBS

[@crystalreynolds9855]

Kevan Gibbs this video is so beautiful and is a testament to how powerful music is it can take you back to what you were doing years ago and bring back everything you experienced when a particular song was out. It's amazing what this music did for him. I'm so happy to see this. Hats Off to Him. He has a great voice

[@delaneycalais4342]

💯 ❤️

[@999a0s]

he also shed TEARS as he started singing. this poor man is going through it emotionally.

[@tristankoehler6702]

The power of the soul resides in music-me 2020

[@JennyDuncan-o3r]

This video is why i am getting my masters in music therapy.

[@robinrichards6577]

Congratulations! You will be making a real difference in many people’s quality of life. When my grandmother was in assisted-living and had come to the point where she could no longer speak, she would still sing the soprano part of the songs we sang for her. And when she was no longer responsive (At the age of 97) she would move her toes in time to whatever we were singing to her. You will help people re-engage with life. You will help young children to connect, with life and with others. What a contribution you will be making! I don’t know you, but I am proud of you.

[@lisaturner1485]

Jeremy Duncan a wonderful route to take . Good luck

[@tiagriffin6651]

don't give up

[@terrial69]

Bravo!

[@MusicMAAD]

That is amazing, hope you pursue it and if you are, good luck on getting your degree :)

[@Sawlie]

Seeing his photos when he was younger depresses me. One moment you’re on top of the world, full of life and next thing you know you’re in a retirement home, incapable of doing anything by yourself.

[@tangledshoelace4726]

And it happens so fast!! I am 72,and wondering what happened to my life!!🧓🧓💚💙🗽🇺🇸✌

[@al201103]

Not necessarily - my wife's grandmother is 84ish, lives independently, is full of vigor, has no problem making the 20 minute (my time) walk to her daughter, cooks for herself (and us - delicious!) and despite the recent loss of her husband is full of positivity. My mother is 94, also lives independently, can still drive, has all her mental faculties. We chat about anything and everything, current affairs, past memories, you name it. Her mobility is not what it was but she's 100% there mentally. And hasn't the originator of Gaia theory just reached 104? He's still pretty solid.

[@kimbrown1302]

@@al201103 that's a blessing my mother passed at 31 my father passed at 57 not even a year ago I have no brother's or sisters. My Health is really bad so the doctors don't think I have long. So this story to me gives me hope. God bless you and your family.

[@daveclarke100]

@@al201103 Not everyone is so lucky, smart ass.

[@brittnismith5997]

@@kimbrown1302 I'm so sorry for your loss Mrs. Brown. I wish the absolute best for you my dear.

[@seanquatakenyata2620]

He has a beautiful voice 🎶🎵 🎼

[@davechristensen2482]

As my mom was suffering dementia, I would never ask her question about present times. I would ask her if she liked riding her bike in the second grade with her favorite cousin.... Hers eyes would light up and she would talk, talk,talk and be so happy. Have patience with these folks and find a niche that they have in their mind. I'm 60 and I have told my kids that if I get this way......please play karaoke songs from the 50s, 60s and 70s..... Bless you caretakers.....these are wonderful people that had real lives.They are just a little trapped:)

[@jessielee3464]

Such a beautiful message. Thank you for sharing.

[@Hannahdorable98]

ive actually been learning songs from my grandma's time just incase its a bit hard to find dutch 50s songs though

[@Frankenballz]

I tell my family to play me 90s and early 2000s country, 60s, 70s, & 80s rock, and 90s and 2000s worship music.

[@lucaswallo8127]

That's incredible

[@chellefell1331]

My grandpa was the same way. Had to have the newspaper next to him to know what year we were in, but if you asked him about growing up on the farm, you be there for hours with stories:) the only thing that broke my heart was that he would ask where my grandma.was all the time. She had died....

[@minibabybelle112]

I hate that they're cutting so many music programs in school and other places. they should see that music is just as important as academics.

[@SamC379]

What's worse is they discontinued academics

[@austinhenning6271]

At least more important than sports

[@fixt100]

I believe music "hardwires" memories/reboot into your mind.

[@UsenameTakenWasTaken]

Instruments are expensive, and education in general just doesn't seem to be a priority in my country. It makes me sad.

[@fixt100]

@@UsenameTakenWasTaken not all instruments are expensive,, recorders/flute can be made from Bamboo that can be grown at the school. and kept for years after they are made.

[@davideckert2889]

I'm 60 and watching this man come out of his shell is heart warming to see.

[@mhfus2]

[@jofor439]

Amazing isn't it music is the heart

[@bestbi3587]

How do you deal with the fear of aging? I'm at the point where I'm beginning to see the first physical signs of age and it's really distressing and scary. Is that something you've dealt with?

[@gets187]

You'll get there

[@BlueyHeelerluvsBeatles4ever]

😊❤️

[@gayle7962]

I’m 62 and I hope my family will do this for me. I was a singer for 20 years but it is mostly forgotten now. Love you sir. ❤❤❤❤

[@BakaTaco]

I'd love to hear more about your singing career, if you'd like to share some stories!

[@gayle7962]

I would absolutely love to share! Thank you so much for asking. I was a singer for a wonderful 20 years of my life. I did parodies for a few years and made it on the radio in Philly. I had such followers as Jj Walker and the crazy 😜 Danny Bonoducci. 😂. Oh so many stories I could tell!

[@BakaTaco]

@@gayle7962 I'm already interested! I can't say I know any of those people, but I admit I'm only 25 years old, and I'm about as far from Philly as I could be (I'm Aussie!). Even so, I have ALWAYS believed that music can connect people in so many ways. What types of music did you sing? You mentioned parodies. Parodies of what songs? Original songs, or covers?

[@gayle7962]

@@BakaTaco my favorite parodies were in the 80s when Blondie came out with the tide is high. We were the Nuclear 🐠 fish and we got on the radio with “ the tide is high and it’s not much fun, don’t wanna swim in number one, the tide is high and the song is through, don’t wanna swim in number two... I’m not the kind of girl who’ll swim in all that crap, oh nooo”

[@gayle7962]

❤️ Australia

[@AryLand1975]

i'm a 46 year old man and this had me in tears... I want to hug that man...

[@bluelips501]

I want to hug him too. Idky i cant help but cry, cry of joy.

[@chrizzchavzz]

Same

[@timothythompson7750]

That's your inner child witnessing somebody older than you reconnect with his inner child. It is a wonderful thing to see.

[@lightninggaming016]

Same bro

[@johnjones2341]

Yessir. Same here.

[@StrongCaramel]

Like Bob Marley said:- One good thing about music, when it hits.. you feel no pain 🙂

[@rrrddd507]

My mum had terminal Cancer and spent two years confined to bed, the Radio played every day. Bob Marley always had her singing, one day she said music kept her going 🎧

[@OfficialMyxomatosis]

@@rrrddd507 Ditto with my Dad. He put the TV on mute and would say, "What did you discover last night?"

[@drmether9150]

It can hurt sometimes... but that only deepens and strengthens you.

[@t.c.777]

Yuh Mun🇬🇳🇯🇲 Bob Marley has some jewels folks never heard. 1)KZbin Bobs song “Revolution” Live in Dortmund Germany 🔥🔥🔥the spirit was rocking 2)Bob-Midnite Ravers Play on good sound system

[@givememoney8985]

Hit me with that trench town rock 📻🇯🇲

[@greasylimpet3323]

I'll bet he was a great singer; he can still carry a tune now. It's fantastic to see him so happy.

[@winschmitt4919]

The power of music is REAL!🙌 🎶