LINKages - MusicLINKS

MusicLINKS Program bridges the intergenerational gap between senior citizens living in care homes and youth in the community by bringing them together to connect over music as well as the memories, meaning and emotions associated with it.

In 2015, LINKages planned and delivered a MusicLINKS program at the St. Stephens/Beverly AgeCare partnership with 26 students and 13 care centre residents. The pilot was so successful that in 2016, MusicLINKS can now be found in 4 school program locations.

MusicLINKs is a music based program in which young adults put together a collection of songs for senior citizens who otherwise may not have easy access to the music they enjoy, or have enjoyed in the past. The youth and seniors come together to connect over music as well as the memories, meaning and emotions associated with each piece. As a result of the program, each senior receives their own personal music device with a selection of music the youth and seniors collaborate to create together.

Seniors living in care homes and youth in the community

LINKages - MusicLINKS is open 9a.m.4p.m M to F.

Call (403) 249-0853, email info@link-ages.ca, or use the website.

Phone

(403) 249-0853

Email

info@link-ages.ca

Website

https://www.link-ages.ca/musiclinks/