Music therapy

Music at Deer Park Nursing Home

Emma helps access precious musical memories

When singer Emma Louise Richards first sang for residents at Holsworthy’s Deer Park Nursing Home they were so enthused by her music they made the staff promise to have her back again, and now she’s a firm favourite.

Alyce Barber, Deer Park’s activities co-ordinator, said: “Emma sings songs from a wide range of eras, and residents join in and sing along with her. She takes their...