BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – With songs from their golden years, like “New York, New York” by Frank Sinatra and “I Feel Good” by James Brown, residents of The Fountains of Melbourne clapped and danced from their balconies to the sound of Derek and The Slammers. “This entertainment was fantastic.
Having the band out on our shuffleboard court, people dancing, waving -- great choice of music, and it really lifted our spirits,” said Jean Rice, one of the almost 300 residents who calls the assisted living community home.
The executive director of the community, Sandra Garruti, said they’re doing all they can to keep seniors engaged and music is one of the best ways to do that.