Inspirational Corner

Residents Become DJs of Their Favorite Tunes

Need some new tunes to listen to? Turn the dial to Radio Recliner, the online radio station created by Wilmington Island, Georgia’s Summer Breeze Senior Living that lets residents be the DJ and curate music for seniors across the country to listen to. The station promotes social listening while social distancing. It has provided a unique way for residents to connect with their families through song as well as connect with fellow senior living community residents across the country who tune in daily at noon.

With the community not being as social as residents are used to, this program has helped them combat the loneliness they’ve  been feeling and bring some joy back into their days — all while singing along or even showing off some of their best dance moves!

Music Class Sings to Residents

Once a week, led by their instructor, students from St. Isidore’s Roman Catholic Parish School in Quakertown, Pennsylvania perform for residents at Phoebe Richland. Both the residents and the students get joy out of the performance and it’s become a weekly highlight at the community. It gives the residents a chance to feel like kids again. Residents have noted how they enjoy hearing the students’ renditions of songs they enjoyed growing up and how they appreciate the opportunity for intergenerational interactions.

After the performances, the students get the chance to speak with residents and ask them questions to learn more about their lives. Weekly Zoom calls give both groups a chance to have quality time with another generation.