--- title: Singing to Keep Your Brain Fit description: Music transcends language, culture and time. Residents living at Eskaton spark new connections using the Singfit therapeutic music program. image: https://blog.eskaton.org/hubfs/2016/Q1/Blog_images/Andy_7171.jpg --- [![Logo](https://blog.eskaton.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo.png?width=350&height=75&name=Logo.png "Logo")](https://www.eskaton.org/) **[eskaton.org](https://www.eskaton.org/)** [Eskaton](https://blog.eskaton.org/author/eskaton) 17 February, 2022 | 2 min read Search Blog ### Posts by Topic - [Independent Living (157)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/independent-living) - [Assisted Living (105)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/assisted-living) - [Residents + Staff (103)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/residents-staff) - [Wellness Tips (101)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/wellness-tips) - [In the News (81)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/news) - [Information & Assistance (53)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/information-assistance) - [Testimonials (50)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/reviews) - [Philanthropy (43)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/giving) - [Eskaton Village Carmichael (35)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/eskaton-village-carmichael) - [About Eskaton (34)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/eskaton) - [Ask the Expert (30)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/ask-the-expert) - [LifeBios by Students (23)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/lifebios) - [Senior Living Community (19)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/senior-living-community) - [Age is Beautiful (18)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/age-is-beautiful) - [Celebrating Diversity (17)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/celebrating-diversity) - [Living with Dementia (17)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/memory) - [Memory Care (17)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/memory-care) - [Technology (14)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/technology) - [Signs it is Time for Help (13)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/signs-it-is-time-for-help) - [Well-Being Philosophy (13)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/well-being-philosophy) - [Senior Living (12)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/senior-living) - [Emotional Health (7)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/emotional-health) - [Fall Prevention (7)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/fall-prevention) - [Kids Connection (7)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/kids-connection) - [Heart Health (5)](https://blog.eskaton.org/topic/heart-health) ## Singing to Keep Your Brain Fit ![Eskaton Sings with Andy Tubman of Singfit](https://blog.eskaton.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2016/Q1/Blog_images/Andy_7171.jpg?width=559&name=Andy_7171.jpg "Eskaton Sings with Andy Tubman of Singfit")by Therese ten Brinke, Project Coordinator Music transcends language, culture and time. Eskaton residents are sparking new connections using an **innovative** music platform called [SingFit](http://singfit.com/). The music-therapist-designed program was created specifically to keep the mind and body engaged. The training begins with certified music-therapist Andy Tubman playing a song on his iPad asking the group how they feel. “Happy, relaxed, alive, awake” were all answers given by trainees. Music when used appropriately can shift mood, manage stress, promote positive interactions and support brain health. Eskaton's trained facilitators lead residents on different musical journeys that can include trips across the globe, American cinema, show tunes, and more. Each session is uniquely tailored to fully engage each person through singing, movement, trivia and reminiscence. The beauty of the program is in its adaptability to fit the unique needs of all residents from those [living independently](http://www.eskaton.org/independent-living.html) to those in [memory care](http://www.eskaton.org/memory-care.html). Each session is as unique as the rhythmic cues that compose each song. Activity Director of [Eskaton FountainWood Lodge](http://www.eskaton.org/fountainwood-lodge.html), Sharon Wold, thought to include an intergenerational component to the program and was delighted to see young children enthralled with history through song. [Live Well at Home](http://livewellathome.com/) volunteer, Kathy Kirth, brings the joy of the program to the residents of [Eskaton Care Center Fair Oaks](http://www.eskaton.org/care-center-fair-oaks.html) when they find spiritual connection through spiritual hymns. Do you want to participate in a SingFit session at an Eskaton community or learning how to become a trained volunteer? Please call Darlene Cullivan at (916) 334-0810. [**Click here to learn more about volunteer opportunities. **](http://www.eskaton.org/foundation/volunteer-opportunities.html) **![Eskaton Music Therapy](https://blog.eskaton.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2016/Q4/Blog_Images/Moezzi%20R.%20-%20photo%205%20-%20pick.jpg?width=559&name=Moezzi%20R.%20-%20photo%205%20-%20pick.jpg "Eskaton Music Therapy")** [**Learn more about the Therapeutic Music Program sponsored by Eskaton Foundation.**](https://www.eskaton.org/post/transformative-music) **![Eskaton Music and Memory Program](https://blog.eskaton.org/hs-fs/hubfs/2016/Q2/Blog_images/IMG_0121.jpg?width=559&name=IMG_0121.jpg "Eskaton Music and Memory Program")** [**Read about music's impact on Larry.**](https://blog.eskaton.org/alive-inside-larry-laughs-for-the-first-time-in-years) ### Share This Post! - - - ## Get in touch! Feel free to contact us to learn more about all of our senior care services. 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