At Little Bramingham Farm, the Luton-based residential care home run by charity Friends of the Elderly, the care team has introduced a new fun, interactive and engaging bi-weekly activity for the residents - Intergenerational Musical Bumps.
Alex Martin who owns Musical Bumps Central Bedfordshire, a small business providing music groups, singing and fun for babies, toddlers and preschoolers with their parents and carers, attends Little Bramingham Farm care home during school term times every other Wednesday morning for an interactive and inclusive Intergenerational Musical Bumps class.
“Our Intergenerational Musical Bumps classes at Little Bramingham Farm bring both the young and old generations together to make music, sing and have fun,” said Alex. “Each week the class includes traditional songs and rhymes, playing instruments, singing with puppets, movement through action songs and dancing and so much more – I make sure that every Wednesday there is something for everyone and every generation to enjoy.”
Emma Lawrance, the Registered Manager at Little Bramingham Farm said: “Our Activities Coordinator Karen Charity and I wanted to give our residents a new and exciting intergenerational activity to participate in. When we spoke to Alex, the Musical Bumps class seemed to be an exciting and creative option. Since the classes started, we haven’t looked back, it was definitely the right choice for our residents, they adore it.”
“All the intergenerational activities we arrange at Little Bramingham Farm have a positive impact on our residents. They not only enhance the quality of life for our residents, but they also support mental and physical wellbeing, provide great opportunities for interactions and socialising and provide additional stimulation,” added Karen.
