The Talentum Foundation maintains a close and well-established partnership with several care homes for older people in the city. Our experience shows that regular programmes, meaningful experiences, opportunities for physical activity, as well as intellectual and cultural engagement, are essential for maintaining the mental and emotional wellbeing of older residents. Music is a deeply rooted and universal art form that is capable of reaching even those older people whose health condition is more fragile.
Through the involvement of volunteers, music can easily be brought directly into care homes. This requires cooperation with civil society organisations and schools, for whom musical performances provide an opportunity for public presentation and for gaining experience in social engagement and cooperation. Our Foundation organises a total of six in-house singing programmes for care homes, including light music performances and Christmas concerts.