Pickering Manor Awarded Grant From Rostair Foundation

NEWTOWN, PA — The Memory Care Unit at Pickering Manor has been awarded a $2,500 grant from the Rostair Foundation to continue bringing quality music programming to residents affected by dementia. This is the third grant the Rostair Foundation has given to Pickering Manor.

Rostair currently contributes to a wide range of charities, with a focus on organizations that promote peaceful, healthy and vibrant communities.

The grant will pay for "On Demand! Programs And Events," a music service that brings high quality performers and speakers to Pickering.

Additionally, for the past eight years, On Demand! has partnered with the Dementia Society of America to provide programs to enhance the lives of those affected by dementia.

“Our Memory Care’s mission is to support residents’ physical, mental and emotional well-being and encourage our residents to Live the Life they Love," said Pickering Manor Memory Care
Administrator Meri Luarasi. “Music is an immensely powerful therapy. It can improve behavior, mood, memory, and cognition in those affected by dementia.

"With this grant," she continued, "Pickering Manor’s Memory Care can continue to connect our residents affected by dementia with quality performers. This gift is a blessing to us, we are beyond grateful for the Rostair Foundation’s generosity, and we look forward to continuing our collaboration with On Demand! Programs and Events.”

Jeff Dershin performing at Pickering Manor. (Contributed)

Among Pickering Manor's favorite On Demand! performers is Jeff Dershin.

"I consider music a type of 'magic key' that has the power to communicate with people, even dementia patients, on a profound level," he said. "And it has been my great privilege to access this 'key' as part of my professional life as a musician.”

President of On Demand! Program and Events Natalie Kaye, said, “On Demand is so grateful for the opportunity to share these talented performers with Pickering Manor to bring enrichment and joy to the lives of the residents there. We understand the healing power of music and are so happy to be part of this healing therapy for the memory care neighborhood.”

The public is invited to visit and learn more about what Pickering’s Memory Care Neighborhood has to offer.

Should you have interest in more information regarding employment opportunities, tours or
donations please contact Pickering Manor at 215-968-3878, email info@pickeringmanor.org or
by visiting www.pickeringmanor.org.

For more information about On Demand! Programs and Events, call 215-579-1836, email info@ondemandprogramsandevents.com or visit www.ondemandprogramsandevents.com.