The island vibes were flowing at the Carlisle of Palm Beach when we arrived with our uli ulis (feathered gourd rattles), poi (string with balls at the end), and hand tassels. We set our speaker next to the bar which was filled with brightly colored glasses awaiting a refreshing cocktail. We couldn’t help but feel liberated by the color and energy of the event.
We added the joy of island beats to the room with our 45-minute Hawaiian Hula Show which featured choreographies to Hawaiian favorites like “Bula”, “Rock-A-Hula Baby”, “La Ora Na”, “Maeve”, “Little Grass Shack” and more.
Although not a normal part of aging, seniors have an increased risk of experiencing depression due to changes that often come later in life. A study in the Journal of Clinical Nursing shows that music helps to alleviate depression by reducing cortisol levels.
As the seniors learned some simple moves and joined us in dancing to “The Hukilau Song” nothing but laughter and happiness filled the room. We ended our time together by taking pictures and celebrating familiar faces which contributed to an enhanced sense of community.
Can’t wait to bring another show to our friends at The Carlisle of Palm Beach!
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