Care home residents in Lanarkshire were boogying on down to silent discos, live performances and children’s choirs during a week of musical fun.
Residents and staff at Renaissance Care’s Croftbank care home in Uddingston worked together earlier this month for their week-long Music Festival initiative.
From festival food and photobooths, to glitter and bucket hats, staff pulled out all the stops to give the residents a summer to remember.
The care group's events have proved popular in recent years, engaging residents to focus on bettering their health and wellbeing, as well as encouraging fun and physical activity.
On the week running up to Glasgow’s own music festival TRNSMT, the Lanarkshire home had its own bespoke musical line up throughout the week, all taking place around the home and garden which were especially decorated in a festival theme, as well as playing a range of games and enjoying festival style grub.
Music has proven to be an effective tool in boosting mood and memory, especially for those living with dementia and Alzheimer’s.
The number of people living with dementia and Alzheimer’s has increased substantially over the past two decades, and this initiative offered a fun way for residents of all abilities to enjoy some time together and let loose their inner-ravers.
Jim Kennedy, resident at Renaissance Croftbank care home, said: “I’ve been seeing a lot about TRNSMT in Glasgow Green over the past few weeks, so I was pleased to give them a run for their money with our festival.
"Nothing beats a good song and a dance – the buzz it gives you never goes away.
“Renaissance Care never does anything by halves, the staff have done a fantastic job at making this as much like a real festival as it could be without actually going to one – and thankfully there’s no camping involved!”
Yvonne Mackenzie, operations director at Renaissance Care, added: “Music has universal appeal, and we know from experience how much our residents enjoy a bit of a boogie and a song.
"This concept has been another brilliant way to get everyone involved, up and active in whichever way they feel comfortable.
“We have recently introduced a new danceSing platform across the homes for staff and residents to use to stay fit and healthy, so this has been the perfect complement to its launch which is part of a wider effort to further improve the culture within the business.
“Bucket hats and glow-sticks were in full swing and it was great to see everyone up and having a good time this July.”
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