Played a NH today that is 'tied into' Assisted Living quarters ... to be honest, most of the time I can't tell what residents I am playing for ... in today's audience no one was in a bed - which I have seen on some occasions - and very few were even in wheelchairs ... most used walkers and quite a few were totally ambulatory ...
The staff at this place REALLY seems to care for the residents ... As I said in another thread, the AD sets themes for the afternoon 'tea', which usually consists of snacks/wine/dessert and coffee ... today's theme was Country/Western and the staff and volunteers were dressed for the occasion, wearing cowboy boots, jeans, western style shirts, etc. ... many wore cowboy hats of various styles and they had a lot of 'straw' cowboy hats, Sheriff badges, etc. for the residents ...
I played all country tunes - only strayed from the "Country" style bank to use a couple of "Unplugged" styles - and had them clapping hands, singing along and some even dancing ... It was a real nice party - I really didn't want to stop playing ...

I am thinking of getting my name on the list for this place for when the time comes ...

Speaking of not wanting to stop playing, do any of you guys really play for just the 1 hour you are hired for? ... or do you find yourselves running over 10 - 15 minutes or so?
I realize some of you can't 'run over' because you are running to the next one, but for the rest of you ??? ...

PS: The KORG sounded great ...