The musical story of the longterm care facility suggests a number of metaphors, but we’ll go with the simple musical chairs one.  At one point in the past, it was decided that in order to modernize the facility an electronic keyboard should be brought in to replace the console piano that was used for parties, holidays, events, and the use of interested residents.

 It might be noted that there were some individuals throughout this period who occasionally stated their preference for a standard, full-sized piano.  Those folks were given the chance to turn that preference into a reality when the keyboard began to experience some issues and needed to be replaced.

For this new era of birthdays, Christmases, and leisure playing, the Piano Gallery in Pocatello was contacted and a replacement piano in the vein of original was purchased.  The piano in question is a Yamaha console with a “warm sound,” according to expert analysts on site.  Last week, the new piano was safely moved in, and is ready to fulfill its duties.  If you have talent in that area, you might look into visiting residents in the longterm care facility at Nell J Redfield Memorial Hospital and treating them to some songs!