Music and Seniors

CFUV host, Chris, discusses the importance of music in seniors' homes. His guests are James and George. James is the Activity Coordinator at Beckley Farm Lodge, a seniors' home in Victoria's James Bay neighbourhood. George is a resident and enthusiastic participant in the music programs that are part of the lifestyle where he lives.

Show Notes

Beckley Farm Lodge is a seniors' home in Victoria Canada. It has a remarkable music program that has embraced its residents who, even in old age, are eager and enthusiastic participants! In this episode we find out what makes it so exciting and rewarding. James and George are Chris' guests for this one hour interview. James is the Activity Coordinator at Beckley Farm Lodge, and George is, at 89 years old, one of the participants. This show is full of energy as well as some very reflective moments from the perspective of both guests.

Beckley Farm Lodge 
https://www.broadmeadcare.com/care-homes/beckley-farm-lodge/

Broadmead Care
https://www.broadmeadcare.com/

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Notes From The Underground is a music-adjacent exploration featuring interviews with individuals working with and in music who are not musicians. Join an all-start cast of CFUV volunteers as they discover the breadth of musics impact.