Listening to music can so dramatically improve anyone’s quality-of-life. Boyton Beach Senior Living knows this and tries to integrate music into patients who suffer memory loss. It is important to keep music alive and beating especially when you get older. Luckily, it is easier than ever to bring the music into your senior loved one’s life. Not only has technology made once gone media available at the tip of their fingers, but live music is also richer than ever. Here are several music activities for the elderly to try out:
The Risk Worth Taking
Take your loved one to a live concert in your local neighborhood. This is risky and you know it. There are only a handful of bands your parents want to attend at this time of age. Many communities offer outdoor concert shows, especially in the summer. During the fall, winter and spring, keep an eye on the schedule of your local school district. Bands, choirs and musical assemblies from schools often play concerts for the public and you might be surprised that many seniors enjoy modern music!
Go digital
Introduce the elderly to YouTube. Not only will your parents be able to find music they may have forgotten about, but they can see live concerts from their favorite performers in the previous era.
Personalization is the key
Creating a personalized playlist with songs you know your parents love will help them appreciate you more, and everybody wants a family that is built on strong foundations. With the internet, you can find any song, from any era that you may be looking for. Ask him or her favorite artist and compile it a playlist that can be accessed easily.
Go Along with Sing-alongs
Have a sing-along or karaoke to enjoy songs such as “Put Your Head On My Shoulder” by Paul Anka. Karaoke can also help promote that sense of fellowship within the community and allow people to interact while having fun singing aloud. Many cultures such as Japan who have a considerable population of seniors have subscribed to the karaoke craze.
Time to Pick Up that Guitar
Encourage your elderly loved ones to play the guitar or any instrument they once played long ago. Studies have shown that hobbies, like playing music, can help increase self-esteem and is remedial for people above 50. Playing music can also help lower blood pressure and slow down the heart rate.
Boynton Beach Senior Living and the Music Lifestyle
Look for help from Boynton Beach Senior Living to better accommodate the stressful needs of your senior parent. Often times, your aging parent is not too keen on setting up a playlist. Caregiving has never been so innovative these days. Contact Courtyard Gardens now to ask about our philosophy and how we first tried to use music and other therapy to relax patients. You may call us at our local landline at (561)336-4958. Feel free to visit us at 3005 S. Congress Avenue, Boynton Beach Fl. 33426
