1. Does your facility involve live musical entertainment in its activities programs?
yes we regularly have a happy hour on fridays during which we serve fresh fruit and cheese along with drinks. We will also work entertainment into our larger parties such as a valentines dance, St pattys day party, or cinco de mayo
2. If not, is there a specific reason...would you consider using live musical entertainment?
3. If you utilize live musical entertainment, do you use volunteers only, paid entertainers or both?
we work with both volunteers, volunteers who ask for a donation, and also paid
4. Are there any specific types of music your clients especially enjoy?
anything older and upbeat they also really do enjoy watching us do the chicken dance
5. Are there any specific songs you think musicians should have in their repetoire?
cheesey as it sounds they do love the chicken dance
6. Is there anything you wish musicians would do (or not do) when they perform at your facility?
interaction with the residents is always encouraged and the more the better, don't try to sell residents or their family members (yes it's happened)
7. Any other thoughts, ideas or comments?
nope