PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) – The power of music can effect the mind, body and spirit. Through melody, rhythm and harmony, music can be used to soothe, inspire and heal people of all ages.

While many seniors spend much of their time in silence, at the Jones & Cabacoy Veterans Care Center in Virginia Beach, music is often on the schedule, like last week when they were celebrating birthdays and sharing stories important for all to hear.