One of the volunteers participating in the training was Kathy Yurman, a hospice volunteer who has experience using art with patients. “I actually have had a long-term patient who colored with me ...

For visitors like Mario, who has dementia, and his wife, the scenes and artifacts from funny shows and comedians have a way of triggering shared laughs and connection, and, as comedy center staff ...

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (AP) — Side by side on a sofa inside the National Comedy Center, Gail and Mario Cirasunda chuckled at a clip from the 1980s sitcom “Family Ties” that was playing on a TV ...

Scientists unlock music therapy’s potential to soothe advanced patients In a nutshell Music therapy works by tapping into preserved memories and abilities, particularly through songs from a ...

Central Coast Home Health and Hospice is always looking for volunteers to engage in activities like this and provide companionship to patients. Those interested in becoming a volunteer can email ...