The Músicos por la Salud Foundation has accompanied more than 1,500 elderly people so far in 2026 through micro-concerts in hospitals and socio-health centers spread throughout Spain, according to what has been pointed out on the occasion of the International Day of Older Persons, which is commemorated this Wednesday.
Since its launch, Músicos por la Salud has bet on live music as a tool to promote active aging and greater social participation. The impact studies carried out by the entity itself indicate that music helps to elevate the mood of elderly people, by fostering social relationships, reinforcing self-esteem, and bringing to memory experiences from childhood and youth.
"Through music, the quality of life of elderly people improves. Very emotional moments are experienced during the sessions, emotions are running high," explained the president of Músicos por la Salud, Guillermo Giner.
According to the World Health Organization, unwanted loneliness constitutes one of the main risks for health deterioration and a key element in the emergence of dependency situations. The data released in 2025 by the State Observatory of Unwanted Loneliness indicates that this reality affects 14.5 percent of people aged 65 to 74 in Spain and 20 percent of those over 75 years old.
Among the initiatives aimed at this group, "Music to Remember" and "Music, Choir, and Singing" stand out, which develop participatory micro-concerts, with special attention to people with Alzheimer's, other dementias, or cognitive impairment. These sessions include songs with a strong emotional load to facilitate expression, the evocation of memories, and social contact.
Likewise, "El Trovador" brings micro-concerts to care centers located in rural areas of the Comunitat Valenciana and Aragón, while "Songs at Home" provides personalized musical accompaniment in the homes of elderly people in situations or at risk of unwanted loneliness, both in person and through telematic connection.
Participation takes on a different dimension in "Intergenerational Harmony," which brings together older people and young volunteers through shared musical activities. For its part, "Connect with Musicians for Health" combines musical proposals and digital training to facilitate that older people residing in social health centers can communicate and maintain their emotional ties.
"On this October 1st, Musicians for Health emphasizes a simple idea: older people have their own songs, memories, and preferences. Giving them space in care environments is a way to recognize their identity and promote their participation in community life," concludes the foundation.