Guitar with Gloria & Science for Seniors *registered trademark

Guitar with Gloria and Science for Seniors brings live music and science programs to residents of independent, long term care, assisted living and personal care, dementia and adult day center communities. One hour programs including songbook, jingle sticks and/or science materias begin at $85.

 Science for Seniors is now a book!$33.00 including postage and published by Idyll Arbor Inc.

Over a year of science ideas, more than 50 experiments, with step by step instructions.

Order at: Science4Seniors@gmail.com; or mail $33 in check or money order to Gloria Hoffner, 311 Summit Rd., Media, PA 19063

Book Reviews:

Science for Seniors is a comprehensive guide for developing interesting and educational science programs. The new wave of residents, including the baby boomer generation, will be looking for new opportunities to continue growing intellectually. This book, which includes everything you need to know to develop a diverse science program, is a helpful resource for the activity professional and recreational therapist.

Debbie Hommel, ACC/MC/EDU, CTRS
Executive Director of DH Special Services
Instructor of the Modular Education Program for Activity Professionals

Science for Seniors is a fun, engaging and educational book. The directions are easy to follow and presented in an organized fashion. Gloria's book gives a very clear, concise formula by which anyone can lead a science experiment. I highly recommend it.

Laura A. Friis, BS, ADC, AP-BC
Program Chairperson, Massachusetts Council of Activity Professionals

Experienced activity leader and veteran journalist Gloria A. Hoffner delights seniors with experiments that demonstrate the wonders of science. Science for Seniors provides easy-to-follow instructions for captivating demonstrations that range from an erupting volcano to the mysteries of the sea. Winner of the 2010 NCCAP Best Practice Award, Gloria knows seniors want educational activities that challenge their minds... and Science for Seniors does just that.

Mary Anne Janco
Professional journalist and website content writer

I am so very proud of Gloria and all of her accomplishments. This book gives readers a treasury of proven practical ideas for helping senior citizens live happier and fuller lives. It is a storehouse of plans for professional directors of nursing homes, community programs, and senior citizen organizations. Her vast knowledge of the field and her hands-on experience shows on every page.

Having known Gloria professionally for a number of years and having her experience and insight make her a wonderful asset to not only Sterling’s Activity Department but also to the residents and other departments at our facility. Everyone benefits from her enthusiasm and talent and we are so very thankful to have Gloria as an instrumental influence in our lives. Nancy Newman, Activity Director at Sterling Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Media, Pa.

Guitar with Gloria & Science for Seniors - owner Gloria Hoffner, BA, ADC, AC-BC - providing award winning activity programs foradult day center clients,  senior club members, and residents of retirement communities, long term care facilities, assisted living and personal care homes, and one-on-one visits for residents on hospice and vent care unit residents is speaking at national and state health conventions in 2012 in NY, NJ, PA, MD, FL, KY and TN.  **June 1, Gloria will be speaking at the National Certification Council for Activity Professionals annual meeting in Kentucky. On June 11 at 10:30 a.m. Science for Seniors will be presented at the Conn. Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists Convention.

Guitar with Gloria  -  this one hour musical program includes themed selections from holidays to country western and classic love songs to American places. Always includes Happy Birthday! Song requests welcome!

All participants receive hand held jingle sticks and large print song books to fully engage in the fun of a sing-a-long.

Science for Seniors - is a one hour hands-on engaging participation program with a focus on fun centered learning. It includes objects for residents to touch from a shark jaw to fossils, thought provoking trivia - what do you hear when you place a sea shell against your ear - a 25 minute live action video showing the inside of an active volcano or the view from deep space, and a safe experiment demonstrating science facts from how flowers grow to why spiders never stick to their webs!

Science for Seniors is a one of a kind activity program for everyone of any age and any ability! It brings the discovery of our world to your residents.

 Awards -                                                                 

 Science for Seniors is the  

First Place Winner of the 2010 NCCAP Best Practice Award!

Articles -

I am a contributing editor and Science for Seniors monthly columnist for Creative Forecasting Magazine and a columnist on activity program ideas for the website about.com.

Speaker -

I have spoken at state and national activity and long term care conferences. I am interested in speaking to activity professional groups!

Call: 610-209-0964

Musical themes:

  Songs for Summer Patriotic Holidays, Western, Showtunes, Radio Hits, Mothers' Day, Fathers' Day, Songs for Spring - and many more! 

Holiday themes from St. Patrick's Day to Halloween and Veteran's Day to the December traditions! Jingle Bells for residents to ring in the sounds of the season!

Available for one-on-one visits, parties and senior club meetings.

Experience and trained in the best methods for working with people with dementia.

Starting at $85 per hour.

Wireless mike and amp provided - for large room and strolling room to room.

Email today:

GuitarwithGloria@yahoo.com

Call Today!

610-209-0964

By email - GuitarwithGloria@yahoo.com