If you are a caregiver for the elderly in a nursing home, an assisted living facility, or even a caregiver for the elderly at home, you know that music is special in their lives. Older people enjoy a good tune and can appreciate an uplifting beat to help them lift themselves out of depression and put a smile on their face if for no other reason they feel happy. That’s why singing senior songs in a group is such a fun time.

The elderly enjoy the memories that come back to them of some of the music from their past with which they are most familiar. The type of music they like best is harder to find. And there are fewer people who can relate to them.

Older people love to sing in a group. The group can appreciate the old tunes they know and love. They can share memories with each other about the songs. Something special happens when a group sings together. It has a bit more energy than just listening to it alone. If you have organized a group to sing for seniors, then you know what I mean. Even older people at home enjoy going out with other people to enjoy music and sing in a group.

What are the best group songs for seniors?

It is not so easy to find them anymore, but they are out there. You can get old music on CDs, but DVDs are a bit harder to find. Even VHS is increasingly difficult to locate. Almost all songs that older people know are good for a group to sing, but depending on your audience, louder, faster-paced music might not be suitable. Alzheimer’s and other dementias can make it difficult for some older people to enjoy louder, faster-paced songs, so keep that in mind when selecting your music.

Period music is good. This can help bring back fond memories of family, childhood, and previous milestones in your lives. Love songs are always a good bet, and there is also ethnic music. The melodies of German or Scottish flavor, for example, can really cheer up the old people who grew up in these lands. Ask the older people in your care what kind of music they enjoy and provide that to them. However, not everyone in a group will know all the ethnic songs.

Where do you find them?

The songs provided on DVD can offer something to look like musicians or other singers, while singing. You can find many of the classic classics that older people know and love on the Melodic Memories DVDs. In addition to the classics, they also feature Christmas songs and traditional gospel.

Present music to the seniors in your care with a fun time planned with music and songs. With group songs for seniors, not only will seniors have a good time, but you will too!