According to research, music and intergenerational interaction1 can
enhance cognitive abilities and quality of life in children2,
parents, and seniors3. As part of its commitment to creating an
environment where seniors can thrive, Capital Senior Living
(NYSE:CSU) is collaborating with Music Together Worldwide to bring
the joy and benefits of music and multigenerational interactions to
its residents and families with young children.
“A critical aspect of our senior residential communities is to
offer enriching, quality experiences that encourage older adults to
stay active and stay involved,” said Lawrence Cohen, CEO of Capital
Senior Living. “We’re thrilled to team up with Music Together to
use music to create opportunities for interaction, learning and
fun, all of which are an essential part of life at every age.”
Throughout the year, Music Together will bring Generations, one
of its popular music classes for young children to Capital Senior
Living communities around the country. Children, newborn to age 5,
their caregivers, and participating community residents will take
part in music-making experiences designed to build relationships
across generations and enhance quality of life for all ages.
“Research tells us that music, at any age, provides unique
emotional, physical and cognitive benefits,” said Susan Darrow, CEO
of Music Together. “Beyond that, our participants enjoy the songs
and spending time with one another. When children and seniors make
music together in our Generations classes, magic happens.”
Studies show that seniors who regularly interact with children
experience fewer falls and perform better on memory tests than
their peers1. Additionally, social interaction can lead to a
decreased risk of isolation and depression among older adults and
an overall higher quality of life.
“I saw parents today dancing with their babies like I did mine…”
said a senior resident who participated in the class last fall at a
The Wellington at North Richland Hills, a Capital Senior Living
community near Fort Worth, Texas. “I wish that more people would be
introduced to the class. I think we need it for our soul to
interact more because it just lifts us up and brightens our
day.”
Seniors aren’t the only ones who have something to gain from
intergenerational music classes. Musical interaction between
younger generations and older generations can provide additional
support in early music learning. Additionally, the weekly
Generations class experience helps children in developing lasting
positive attitudes toward aging.
“It has been wonderful to see my son’s growth as well as getting
to know the grandfriends and seeing them remember the songs we are
singing and participate more,” said a parent who attends
Generations classes with her toddler. “As we’ve gone through, my
son has gotten much more comfortable with the grandfriends and
wanting to interact with them more. It has been really nice. I’ve
always had a soft spot in my heart for working with older people
and I wanted my son to have that as well.”
To enroll in a Music Together Generations class at a Capital
Senior Living community, please visit http://www.MusicTogether.com/
and search for a location near you.
About Capital Senior LivingCapital Senior
Living Corporation is one of the nation’s largest operators of
residential communities for senior adults. The Company’s operating
strategy is to provide value to residents by providing quality
senior housing services at reasonable prices. The Company’s
communities emphasize a continuum of care, which integrates
independent living, assisted living, and memory care services, to
provide residents the opportunity to age in place. The
Company operates 129 senior housing communities in geographically
concentrated regions with an aggregate capacity of approximately
16,500 residents. For more information, visit
http://www.capitalsenior.com/.
About Music TogetherMusic Together is an
internationally recognized early childhood music program for
babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners and the adults who
love them. First offered to the public in 1987, it pioneered the
concept of a research-based, developmentally appropriate early
childhood music curriculum that strongly emphasizes and facilitates
adult involvement. Music Together classes are based on the
recognition that all children are musical. All children can learn
to sing in tune, keep a beat, and participate with confidence in
the music of our culture, provided that their early environment
supports such learning. For more information, visit
www.MusicTogether.com.
1Fried, L.P. et. al. (March 2004). A Social Model for Health
Promotion for an Aging Population: Initial Evidence on the
Experience Corps Model, Journal of Urban Health, Vol. 81, No.1, p.
64-78.
2Brown, Laura Lewis. (May 2012). The Benefits of Music
Education, PBS, Public Broadcasting Service,
www.pbs.org/parents/education/music-arts/the-benefits-of-music-education/
3Lehmberg, Lisa J. et al. (2010). Benefits of Music
Participation for Senior Citizens: A Review of the Literature,
Music Education Research International, Vol. 4, p. 19-30
For information about Capital Senior Living, visit
www.capitalsenior.com.
Contact Rebecca Reap, Public Relations, at
rebecca_reap@richards.com for more information.
PRESS CONTACT:Rebecca Reap, Public
Relations214-891-5074rebecca_reap@richards.com
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