Care home turns evenings into a bedtime disco

This #GoodNewsFriday we hear about Sundial Care Home’s new bedtime disco routine.

At Sundial Care Home what started as a simple idea has grown into a cherished daily ritual. Each evening, residents gather in the West Hill Lounge for what they’ve named their “bedtime disco” - a lively mix of music, singing and dancing that has become the highlight of the evening.

At the centre of it all is a karaoke machine and microphone, gifted by a friend of a resident, with well-known songs filling the room. ABBA has been a firm favourite.

Everyone joins in however they choose, with some dancing, holding hands and singing together, while others are content to sit and clap along. Team members enjoy being a part of it too, Care Assistant Jane is a regular performer in the home.

Several of the residents have spent years playing instruments or singing, and the “bedtime disco” offers a chance to reconnect with a lifelong passion in a way that feels social and a part of daily life again.

Moments like this build confidence and create space for social interaction, bringing people together through shared laughter and familiar songs.

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