THESE golden oldies were showing the young folk how to do it as festival fever gripped their care homes.
Renaissance Care residents and staff across Scotland dolled up in glad rags and glitter for Music Festival Week with silent discos and live performances.
From food vans and choirs to glitter and bucket hats – and even an ABBA tribute act – staff pulled out all the stops to give the residents a summer to remember.
Each participating home had its own bespoke musical line up throughout the week, all taking place in the homes and gardens which were especially decorated in a festival theme.
With participants ranging in age right up to their 90s, they also took part in a range of games, face painting, and enjoying festival style grub.
Mo Clark, 74, said: “We all love a bit of a sing-song, who doesn’t?
"It was brilliant fun getting all dressed up in our glad rags and glitter to have a dance with each other.
"My friends and I have loved the silent disco, but perhaps not as much as the cocktails.
“Renaissance Care never does anything by halves, the staff did a fantastic job at making this as much like a real festival as it could be without actually going to one – and thankfully there’s no camping involved."
Music has proven to be an effective tool in boosting mood and memory, especially for those living with dementia and Alzheimer’s.
The number of people living with dementia and Alzheimer’s has increased substantially over the past two decades, and organisers said this initiative offered a fun way for residents of all abilities to enjoy some time together and let loose their inner-ravers..
Yvonne Mackenzie, Operations Director at Renaissance Care, said: “Music has universal appeal, and we know from experience how much our residents enjoy a bit of a boogie and a song.
"This concept has been another brilliant way to get everyone involved, up and active in whichever way they feel comfortable.
“We have recently introduced a new danceSing platform across the homes for staff and residents to use to stay fit and healthy, so this has been the perfect complement to its launch which is part of a wider effort to further improve the culture within the business.
“Bucket hats and glow-sticks were in full swing and it was great to see everyone up and having a good time this July.”
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