Choir Visit Brings Music and Smiles to Astley View Care Home

Residents at Astley View Care Home in Chorley enjoyed a visit from Local Vocals, who came in to sing for everyone. Led by Laura, the group got people involved straight away. Residents were singing along, clapping and joining in from the start. After the session, residents were talking about the songs and how much they had enjoyed it. A few said they would be interested in joining a choir themselves. Local Vocals run choirs across Chorley and the surrounding area, bringing people together through music and making it easy to take part, whatever your experience. Music is a regular part of life at Astley View Care Home in Chorley, particularly for residents living with dementia. Singing can support memory and mood, and gives people something to share together. Christina Durnan, Registered Manager at Astley View Care Home, said: “It was a lovely afternoon. The choir brought a good atmosphere into the home and people responded to it. People were singing along and joining in. You could see how much they got out of it.” Astley View Care Home in Chorley, part of Evermore Care Homes, provides residential care and dementia care, with a focus on day-to-day activities that keep residents engaged and involved.

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