National Assisted Living Week is Sept. 7 to 13 and features the theme “The Magic of Music.”

Cedarview Assisted Living in Hays marked the week with a series of performances and events including the Wes Windholz Polka Band; JoAnn Jordan, Board Certified Music Therapist; Sandy Shupe; Joe Dolezal and Galen Schmidtberger; the Thomas More Prep-Marian Winds; Randy Brull; and Wayne and Tammy Lang.

“ ‘The Magic of Music” celebrates the healing power music can have on individuals of all ages,” director Treva Benoit said a news release. “Music provides comfort, joy and enhances the lives of our residents. Music also has the ability to bring people together, something CedarView Assisted Living values beyond measure. The bond created by staff, residents and families at CedarView is evident as we help build warm, welcoming, and vibrant homes for our residents.”

NALW was established in 1995 by the National Center for Assisted Living to provide a special opportunity to bring together residents, families, employees, volunteers, and the surrounding communities to celebrate residents and the services provided by the staff within assisted living communities. Every year, the week-long celebration begins on Grandparent’s Day.

To learn more about CedarView Assisted Living, contact Benoit at (785)628-3200.