The elderly also wanna have some

OLD people are not dead – they, too, want to play, dance and listen to music – only if there were events and establishments that cater for their specific needs and tastes.

Event organisers and party planners have totally ignored their existence, resulting in a massive challenge to create entertainment content for elderly audiences.

Youngsters party it up every weekend, while elderly people are left at home to die of loneliness.

Instead, they have become babysitters who rock our babies to sleep while we party at street bashes, festivals, pool parties, club bangers, and everything in between.

The elderly might not be the "fill up the dome" kind of crowd, or have the energy to go out every weekend, but they, too, want to let loose and enjoy life.

Big concerts with large crowds might not be their thing, but the list is endless of what they can do and enjoy – and you will be surprised at how they enjoy fun activities.

It is, therefore, essential to understand what they like, and create content for them.

I’m not the brightest bulb in the chandelier, but even I can come up with a list of suitable events for elderly or mature individuals who don’t have the appetite for big concerts and allnight raves.

The number of people falling into this category has increased, by the way, meaning more people sit at home with nothing to do and nowhere to go.

Perhaps organisers can start small – weekly sing-a-long classes where they recommend songs they want to sing, record the music and even create lyric screens - this could be a good start.

Create meaningful content like theatre programmes, jazz and music nights where they sit and enjoy the shows, meals and have great conversations.

Some enjoy a bit of dancing, so why not create a platform where they can dance the night away and recall the "good old days" while connecting with others?

There’s no doubt about it: music programmes and dance activities are great for the elderly – they support their health, happiness, and longevity.

Activities form an important part of an older person’s care, but to get maximum impact from them, they should be tailored to the group’s needs or interests.

The fun season is quickly approaching and "save the date" posters are already circling.

And as we enjoy the upcoming jolly season and party it up, let’s remember the spirit of fun and adventure is not dead in our elderly aunts, uncles, mothers or grandparents.

Let them have some fun too, what's the worst that could happen?