Music Share for Seniors’ In-Person program connects seniors living in long-term care with our trained Program Facilitators for one-to-one or small group music listening experiences.

Personalized Playlists

Our Program Facilitators provide personalized music playlists and engage with residents in an effort to trigger memories and build new meaningful relationships. Music Share for Seniors provides all necessary program materials and ensures that our Program Facilitators are trained, and arrive on site at the scheduled times.

Program Efficacy

Our In-Person program has proven to be an effective way of reaching isolated older adults who are not currently participating in other available programs. Since our Program Facilitators can provide the program in the participants room, or in common areas, we are able to engage with our participants wherever is most convenient. Due to the fact that our participants choose the music they would like to hear, they are empowered to actively shape their own experience. 

Mental Health Benefits

Through consistent and caring engagement, Music Share for Seniors offers participants something to look forward to each week. By actively reducing the amount of time they spend alone our program helps curb some of the negative health risks associated with being isolated. A recent study shows that forming social bonds with residents reduces the risk of heart disease and stroke by about 30% and improves overall mental well-being (National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, 2020). Furthermore, recent research from Bayshore Healthcare has demonstrated that customized music therapy proves to be effective in alleviating anxiety, improving mood and cognitive functioning among this population (Chang et al., 2015). Music Share has been featured in a number of media and news outlets about the positive impact we are making, click here to learn more.