At the last stage of life, when the hustle and bustle subsides, the elderly often get lost in their old memories. At such times, music becomes an important support of their life. Old and melodious songs make them feel relaxed, peaceful and emotionally connected. This is the reason why the preferences of the elderly mostly include those songs which remind them of their past days.
Most of the elders love retro Bollywood songs from 1950s to 1970s. The melodious voices of Mohammed Rafi, Kishore Kumar, Lata Mangeshkar and Asha Bhosle are still present in their hearts. Of. l. He also especially likes the songs of Sehgal’s era. The simple tune and meaningful lyrics of these songs connect the elderly with a deep emotional experience.
In the morning and evening, elders often like to listen to bhajans, kirtans and praise songs of Gods and Goddesses. Chaupais and devotional music of Ramcharitmanas provide them mental peace and spiritual satisfaction. Many times they close their eyes and get completely lost in these songs.
Senior citizens also like the ghazals of Jagjit Singh, Ghulam Ali, Pankaj Udhas and Mehdi Hasan. The lyrics with deep meaning and the slow, calm tune soothe their mind. Apart from this, regional folk songs and wedding songs are also part of their choice.
Old patriotic songs like ‘Aye mere watan ke logon’ and ‘Vande Mataram’ instill a sense of pride and patriotism in the minds of the elderly. This way
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