We believe that everyone deserves the best entertainment – whatever their age, and there’s nothing better than music!
Music is there throughout our lives. From birth onwards, music can be used to lift our mood, relax us, and connect with others.
For older people, it can enrich their quality of life immensely. As well as bringing positivity and joy into their lives, it can give them a chance to interact and it can also bring numerous health benefits and
Here are some of the ways the elderly can benefit from music events:
The health benefits
Music has been used for thousands of years as a therapeutic way of healing the body and soul. It can be used for people of all ages, and has been shown to have some positive effects on those suffering from depression, anxiety, or loneliness.
Furthermore, studies have shown that music therapy can be beneficial to older people in particular, especially those suffering from dementia, memory loss, and other health issues.
It’s believed that one of the reasons it can be so beneficial for dementia sufferers is that it can help them to recover memories. It can, in some cases, be easier to access memories through association to a song than it is to a name or event.
For this, and many other reasons, music sessions are becoming increasingly popular with the elderly. It can have many positive effects on both mental and physical wellbeing.
Benefits for the mind
As well as being good for promoting a healthy body, music is also known to have an array of benefits for mental health, happiness, and overall well being.
Music is an interactive art. It has a social aspect. With live music events, there’s a sense of being part of a community. Being able to meet others and enjoy music together can bring joy to people’s lives.
For the elderly, this is so important. Music can also bring back memories from their lives, transport them to past events. It allows them to connect with cherished memories; nostalgia can promote a more relaxed physical and mental state.
In addition, it’s been shown that music can improve your mood, and in the elderly, some studies have shown it can even improve memory, and has a positive effect on the brain’s processing speed.
How can we help?
At Songbird Serenade, we are passionate about providing top quality entertainers to the elderly. For our musicians, music is life. And by sharing their gift and their passion, they hope to make a difference to the lives of those listening.
We have dozens of different types of songbirds waiting to entertain the elderly. We connect care homes and retirement villages with singers, tribute acts, dancers, instrumental acts, and others.
If you’re looking to book a musician or become one, you can sign up online or contact us directly for more information. Whatever type of concert you’re looking for, we can help you. So get in touch with us today.
Author’s Bio
Kym Wallis, the founding director of Higher Ranking has over 15 years of advertising sales, digital strategy, and business development experience. He is currently working as Digital Adviser for Konnect Salon Software.
