Accompany Oma and Opa Singing – Chaka Music Production

In general, someone called the elderly (elderly) when reaching age 60 years and over. This limit is widely used in Indonesia, including in Law Number 13 of 1998 concerning Elderly Welfare.

However, the World Health Organization (WHO) has a more detailed classification:

• Middle Ages (Middle Age): 45-59 years
• Elderly (elderly): 60-74 years
• Old elderly (old): 75-90 years
• Very old age (very old): over 90 years

Of the many elderly people I know, they since young really liked to gather and sing with their friends, and atmosphere like this sometimes become a special medicine that is not sold in any pharmacy. We know that being an elderly is also not easy, some who are still healthy may not live with their children, there are also those who live alone and choose to do many activities with their friends.

Benefits of Music for the Elderly:

• Mental Health: Reducing stress, anxiety, depression. Improve mood.
• Cognitive health: Activating memory, helping to remember the past (nostalgia), can even help people with dementia.
• Physical health: Reducing pain, improving sleep quality, triggering mild movements.
• Social Health: Being a means of interaction, reducing a sense of loneliness, strengthening bonds with family or environment.

Why do they ask to sing?

• Nostalgia and memories: Old songs bring them back to youth.
• Self -Expression: Singing can be the way they express emotions that may be difficult to express verbally.
• Seeking attention and bonds: This is a way to spend quality time with people they care about.
• Safety and comfort: A close and soothing melody can provide a sense of comfort.
• Physical limitations: Maybe it’s hard to play your own musical instruments, so it requires help.

Why do the elderly prefer their own events rather than karaoke?

There are several reasons why the elderly might prefer to hold their own music events, such as singing accompanied by family or friends at home, rather than going to a karaoke place. These factors are often related to comfort, social preferences, and specific needs that appear as we get older.

1. Known comfort and environment

Karaoke places are often synonymous with a crowded, dark, and sometimes noisy atmosphere. For some elderly, this environment can uncomfortable or even tiring. At home or close location, they can:

• Adjust the volume As you wish, what is important considering that hearing ability may decrease.
• Rest at any time Without feeling pressured by the duration of the rental of the room.
• Feel safer and relaxed In a familiar environment.
• Access bathroom facilities or other personal needs more easily.

2. Music and Nostalgia Preferences

The elderly tend to have Strong music preference for songs from their youth. These songs are not only entertainment, but also triggers nostalgia and memories. In karaoke, song collections may be more dominated by popular songs today, which may be less familiar or relevant for them.

When making their own event, they can:

• Choosing favorite songs They are unlimited.
• Singing together With the lyrics they memorized from the heart.
• Remembering the past Through these songs with the closest people.

3. more intimate social interaction

Karaoke places often encourage more focused interactions on individual appearance. Conversely, the gathering at home allows more intimate and warm social interaction. For the elderly, this means:

• Opportunities to tell stories and share Experience about songs or past.
• Feel listened to and cared forNot just a vocal ability demonstration.
• Build emotional bonds deeper with family or friends, which is very important for their mental well -being.
• There is no pressure to “look perfect” or compete with others.

4. Health and Energy Factors

As we get older, the energy level and physical condition can decrease. Travel to public places, wait for their turn, and exposed to noise can drain their energy. The program at home allows them to:

• Participate accordingly energy level they.
• No need to worry about transportation or accessibility.
• Easier Manage health conditions like fatigue or pain.

5. Cost

Although not always a major factor, the cost of renting a karaoke room can be a consideration. Holding your own event at home of course more efficient and can be adjusted to the budget.

What are the instruments choices?

Only piano:

Trio:

Trio format like this is very fitting for a reunion event, or routine community meeting that likes to sing.

If there are additional instruments, such as saxophone or guitar. For technical like this can be discussed further with our manager.

In conclusion, it is important for all of us to spend time with the right people, in the right place with quality activities.

Written by Chaka Priambudi