Christmas choir at care home 'makes our day'
BBCChristmas songs have been performed by a charity at three care homes in one day in a bid to spread festive cheer.
The Aureole Choir in Jersey went on its annual Care Home Dash as part of its work to improve lives through music.
Les Charrieres Care Home resident, Lorraine le Moucheux, 85, said it was "brilliant" and "when you're in a home not much happens and when somebody comes in to sing or perform – it makes our day".
Nicki Kennedy, from the choir, said singing also had wellbeing and health benefits.
Ms le Moucheux added: "It's nice of them to give up their time because everybody is so busy these days".
Ms Kennedy said "we absolutely love this day" and "we see the residents just joining in and having a brilliant time".
"We know that there are cognitive benefits, that there are wellbeing benefits, health benefits and we've got an ageing population, so we really need to do this work," Ms Kennedy added.
Research has shown that singing can improve people's overall wellbeing in several ways.
Helena Lira, from Les Charrieres Care Home, said she was "very happy" watching the residents enjoy the show and it helped them "remember the old times, like one day in school".
Ms Lira added: "I think Christmas is the best time of the year, honestly, because it's good for them to remember their past Christmases..."
The choir completed its Care Home Dash on 10 December.
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