Djingalla | Moving with age

Music is a particularly effective contribution to the preservation and promotion of cognitive and physical mobility in older adults. Positive musical experiences provide simple creative impulses and joy in everyday life in day care and senior homes. Movement to music not only leads to surprising improvements in communication skills for those with dementia, but also promotes social integration and enhances the effects of activation. Music geragogist Karin Kleinstoll has been offering seated dances in various facilities for seniors for several years. She particularly enjoys using Djingalla music, as these melodies have a clearly recognizable structure. The music performed by Ensemble Rossi, featuring numerous instruments, naturally encourages movement. Karin Kleinstoll has now compiled a selection of fifteen Djingalla music pieces. Her tried-and-tested instructions for the corresponding seated dances are printed in the extensive booklet. It includes a detailed booklet with seated dance descriptions for each music piece and many tips for implementation.