Seniors' Music Service

 

Dear Activity Director,

For the past 12 years I have been offering a music service that helps bring inbound seniors together for the enjoyment of common interests. The service consists of playing piano and a sing along from selections of songs of the 1920s to 1960s. It has proven very successful to get our clients in touch with their memories and feelings of youth. My partner Nancy Grampola and I (and if needed my piano keyboard) are available to share these songs with residents during a morning, afternoon or evening of nostalgia at your facility or any of the care homes in the Niagara Region.

Along with the piano playing we often introduce items from a selection of twenty-one collectibles, everyday things that were common several decades ago. We find that this activity can stimulate conversation and help connect the music to historical events and the lifestyle of former times. We believe that any activity which promotes recall and significant experiences is healthy, fun and valuable. I think you will agree that the spin-offs of music and enjoyment of collectibles reinforce relaxation and a sense of well-being for a quality of life.

memory box

Program Features

  • Program seeks to draw from participants' experiences and stimulates memory
  • Uses presentation ideas made with natural materials
  • The music is live and appeals to residents' feelings and memories of youth
  • Creates a positive affect on seniors' cognitive function

Program Benefits

  • Improves social interaction by creating a familiar background
  • Is relaxing, calming and enjoyable because it easily connects with the listener
  • The experiences it draws upon triggers opportunities to improve memory
  • Enhances listening and social skills through conversation and story telling
  • Acts as a distraction from worry and concerns, boredom, anxiety, tension
  • The piano music can flow throughout the environment raising resident and staff morale
  • We are a reliable service that is easy on your budget

    • I invite you to contact me or my partner, Nancy for a booking, or for more information about how we can help enrich the important care you are providing for your residents.

    References

    Sincerely,

    James Kershaw

    ". . . governments and the public are going to have to realize that the demand for services for seniors is only going to increase in the future. Therefore they should be addressing the issues now as part of the planning for the future." David K. Foot

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