Welcome to the wonderful world of the Clark Retirement Community residents in Grand Rapids where they premiered the world’s first senior citizen LipDub. This hilarious and adorable creation came to fruition from the Grand Valley State University Film & Video Production faculty and students in addition to the lovely folks at the retirement home. Why they chose to set their jazzy video to the sounds of Michael Buble is beyond me, but I have never enjoyed his music more than in the time it took for the video to elapse.
These retirees have truly inspired me and they really looked like they were having a great time and now for the first time in my life, I find myself excited to grow older so that I can move into a retirement home half as kickass as this one.
Geriatric Lip-Synchs
World's First-Ever Senior Citizen LipDub at the Clark Retirement Commun
Trend Themes
1. Senior Citizen Lip-sync Videos - Opportunity for senior living communities to create entertaining and engaging lip-sync videos as a form of creative expression for residents.
2. Collaboration Between Universities and Retirement Homes - Potential for universities and retirement homes to collaborate on film and video projects that showcase the talents and creativity of senior citizens.
3. Elderly Entertainment and Engagement - Growing demand for innovative ways to provide entertainment and engagement opportunities for elderly individuals in retirement homes.
Industry Implications
1. Senior Living Communities - Disruptive innovation opportunity for senior living communities to incorporate creative activities and projects to enhance the well-being and enjoyment of residents.
2. Higher Education - Opportunity for universities and other higher education institutions to partner with retirement homes to create meaningful and impactful film and video projects involving senior citizens.
3. Entertainment and Media - Growing market for entertainment and media companies to develop specialized content and platforms catering to the elderly population in retirement homes.