Drum Circle Activity for the Elderly

Hi Tess,

It's a wonderful idea; we have now started our drum circle. Like most of us the cost of

drums is way over the top so we decided to use empty large coffee tins with

the plastic top also Pringles crisps containers which also have the plastic top. These are

great for the ladies just to tap. They have decorated them themselves with ordinary gift

or crepe paper, what ever is available. Everyone has a great deal of fun and they

decided they liked to drum to 'she wears red feathers' and one or two other songs. The

drum sticks we made out of wooden batons and chop sticks, infact anything available at

the time. We dress up, ladies with beautiful head dresses and the men with a fez. Very

cheap from Amazon. Many many thanks for this wonderful idea.

Hi everyone,

I apolgoize for the late response. We used laundry baskets for the dollar store, but a carboard box would also work if you have them around your building!

I apologize for the late response, Tess! We use laundry baskets that we bought from the dollar store. You could also you smaller cardboard boxes as a base if you have them around your building. It has worked out great!! Please let me know if you have additonal questions.

Another easy option to consider for this activity is using exercise balls. We have a Certified Drum Instructor who brings exercise balls and drumsticks for the clients to beat to the rhythm of the music. Sessions focus on motor skills, attention, and socialization as the clients enjoy singing to the music as well. We have received many compliments from staff and clients about the activity.

Brilliant idea.:)

I have looking for something on this subject for sometime. Looks very good particularly for some of our younger onset members.