Seniors
Portland Music Entertainment features a division of entertainment options specifically designed with the senior in mind. Company founder and President, Pablo Grabiel, has over a decade of experience working with the elderly and other special-needs populations. He specializes in entertainment for Alzheimer’s and dementia patients, but also provides a range of musical entertainment for the nursing centers, assisted living and independent living populations that he works with. Pablo and his team of hand-picked entertainers are trained to engage with seniors and have developed a repertoire of inter-generational music to stimulate memory and bring a smile to your residents’ faces.
Portland Music Entertainment’s President Pablo Grabiel’s Work With the Elderly
Pablo Grabiel has over a decade of experience working with special needs populations, including the elderly especially those dealing with Alzheimer’s and dementia.
During his first job out of college, Pablo worked as a Behavior Analyst for families and caregivers of developmentally disabled children and adults where he incorporated the therapeutic values of music into his work. At this time, he began writing music designed to curb specific behavioral issues and to teach replacement behaviors and encourage daily routines. Pablo also began to use music in his work with challenged adults and children as a means of therapeutic recreation.
In 2004, Pablo started work as Director of Activities at Fairfax Nursing Center in Fairfax, Virginia where he used music on a daily basis with the residents to entertain as well as to stimulate physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Pablo’s charisma and personal style has made him the foremost entertainer for senior communities. He has extensive experience in therapeutic recreation and working with seniors of different populations including Alzheimer’s, Rehabilitation Centers, Skilled Nursing and Assisted and Independent living populations. Due to his experience and understanding of special needs population, Pablo most recent work with the elderly led him to design a unique set of programming with hand-picked and trained musicians that specialize in serving seniors. His ability to teach others how to work with seniors has made his senior division of entertainment the most popular choice among activity directors and family members who want a band of merry men/women and music that will connect with their residents and loved ones.
Testimonials
October 21, 2013
To Whom It May Concern,
Pablo Grabiel with Portland Music Entertainment really knows his seniors. Not only can he entertain our Assisted Living residents but our Memory Care Community (The Arbor) as well. Our staff and residents have requested him specifically when it comes to special events. Pablo provides a wide range of musical styles from latin to swing to pop and golden oldies and furthermore his repertoire touches on some of the tunes from long ago that resonate with that special someone in the crowd. He can do sing a long, instrumentals and is very engaging and interactive with the crowd. I highly recommend Pablo Grabiel for any entertainment needs. He is very compassionate and genuine. Avamere at Sandy is grateful to consider Pablo one of our “regulars” and “resident favorites”.
Please do not hesitate to contact me for more information. You are also more than welcome to join us Friday’s at 3:30pm Happy Hour at Avamere in Sandy to witness & preview Pablo’s beautiful music. Please call ahead to confirm his next performance date.
Sincerely,
Amy Crombie
Life Enrichment Director
Avamere at Sandy
17727 SE Langensand Rd.
Sandy, OR 97055
Email: acrombie@avamere.com
Phone: 503.668.4199×333
“I have been working with Pablo Grabiel’s company for a couple of years to provide Maplewood Park Place with “Top” musical entertainment. We do a variety of events and I am very pleased with the quality of service we get each time a booking is made. The residents and staff are requesting Pablo’s services by name and that in itself is a testimonial all by itself! Thanks for all you do for the community.”-Linda Brumskine, Community Life Director, Maplewood Park Place
“As an activities director for an Assisted Living facility, I hire entertainers to perform for my seniors on a regular basis. Pablo Grabiel with Portland Music Entertainment has been a tremendous asset. Through his company, I have booked many ensembles, from Spanish & Jazz guitarists to pianists, as well as his own personal services. I can call him at a moments notice and he will provide me with a great entertainer. He is great to work with, and all his musicians are well received by my residents.”
-Louise Griffin, CTRS, Director of Activities, The Georgetown Retirement Residence
“What can I say about Mr. Pablo Grabiel? He makes it a point to remember the residents he visits. This is a large over 250 bed facility. This man can remember most of the resident’s names that he has visited in his 1 on 1 program. He is versatile. Whatever they ask for, he can at least play one verse of it. If you want a band he can provide that too. He is the ultimate professional musician and a joy to work with. He’ll definitely give you your money’s worth. A jewel!!!”
-Celeste KT Brooks, RRT, Director of Therapeutic Activities, Stoddard Baptist Global Care, Inc
“Pablo has been a great resource. He has numerous contacts and knows all types of musicians from drummers to guitarists. All the musicians that I have booked through him are excellent, punctual and great at what they do – entertain.”
-Alyssa Caroselli, Activities Director, Sunrise Senior Living
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