Care Homes
We hold weekly music groups across Glasgow in Care Homes for people living with dementia. If you think your care home could benefit from our music groups please contact stuart@commonwheel.org.uk
- Interactive group music sessions
- Take place at the care home
- Group sizes of up to approx. 25
- Sessions run by 2 professional musicians
- Home staff also attend to provide support
- Session content tailored to the residents attending the group that day and steered by their preferences
- Musical activities may involve:
- Singing together
- Rhythm work with percussion
- Focused listening
- Sessions last approx. 40-45 mins
- Sessions tend to run weekly for a block of approx. 10 weeks
‘It puts a smile on everyone’s face’
Care Home Resident