Encouraging Elderly Loved Ones to Join Drumming or Music Classes at Senior Homes

As our loved ones age, staying socially and mentally engaged becomes just as important as physical health. Music—particularly participatory music like drumming—offers a joyful, accessible way to support emotional well-being, cognitive stimulation, and social connection. If you have a parent or elderly relative living in a senior home, here’s how you can encourage them to give drumming or music classes a try.