Music and Mobility
Music and Mobility for Seniors
Energetic, joyful, interactive music, movement and mobility for Seniors and those living with Dementia
Feel-good music, movement and dance, packed with classic sing along songs. Activities are carefully designed to encourage movement and to trigger memories. A variety of props are available to support the activities.
All abilities are catered for. Ragdolly Annas events can take place in care home settings or at outreach centres for weekly, monthly or single bookings.
Music as Therapy
More UK Care Homes are realising that their residents benefit greatly from music in many unexpected ways. Feedback from Ragdolly Annas sessions in care situations, speak of the overall benefits like improved general cognition, emotional boosts in mood and less depression, plus a sudden interest in engaging and singing along. Clients appear more alert, happier and had higher recall of past personal history. Some, who would not talk at all were found to suddenly sing along to a song, recalling all the words.
For people living with dementia, music is a necessity. It neurologically stimulates multiple parts of the brain at once, including areas among the last to be affected by dementia.
It is person-centred, enabling and empowering.
On the Day - What to Expect
What to expect on the Day
No equipment needed, we bring everything with us.
Participants will initially be seated, ideally in a circle, with room to dance in the middle. There is no limit on numbers, but please let us know if you expect more than 15 participants.
Our team will introduce themselves to every person individually whilst handing out props like scarves, tapping sticks and pom-poms.
We will encourage those who are able to get up, to join in and dance, and direct those who aren’t, (or don’t want to), how to move their bodies to the music.
There is an opportunity for participants to make musical requests, to get up and have a dance, or to just sit and watch.
All Ragdolly Annas team members are fully vaccinated, will wear face shields if required within the setting, hold enhanced DBS certificates and are PLI insured.
Pricing
Prices
- 45 Minutes – £60
- 60 Minutes – £80
How to Book
Care Homes
Please contact Anna for more information on 07989 71 37 45 or email info@ragdollyannas.com
Music and Dementia: Research Infographic
Testimonials
