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Still Talented At 85 Years Young: Grandma Proves She’s Still Got It With Impressive Piano Skills

An elderly woman playing the piano while children dance in the background.

This video was submitted to InspireMore by Darlene H. — submit yours here!

One grandma has proven that doing what you love — like playing the piano for your family — will help keep you young! Darlene H. shared the most beautiful video of her 85-year-old mother with InspireMore. In the clip, the elderly woman was captured rocking out on the piano for the benefit of her adorable great-grandchildren. She really put her heart and soul into that tune!

“This was my mom at 85 years young and her great grandkids dancing to the music!” wrote Darlene.

Although her playing wasn’t perfect, it’s clear that Grandma was having an amazing time making music on the piano for her loved ones. She certainly got the kids moving with her upbeat tempo and classic rock and roll riff! In the video, her great-grandchildren seemed to love the fun melody. They hopped up and down to the beat and spun around in circles while holding hands with one another.

Music offers people a truly unique way to connect with one another. Commenters loved seeing how this grandma brought her loved ones together by playing the piano for them. Some also shared the wonderful impact that music has had on their own families, particularly music played by elderly members!

An elderly woman playing the piano while children dance in the background.
Screengrab from Facebook

“Love this!!” wrote one user. “Great memories of my grandma playing piano! We danced and sang and we learned to play the piano and other instruments.”

Another added, “Absolutely love this. My dad is the same. He has just turned 86 and is still playing piano for the great grandkids.”

We’re so glad that this great-grandma never stopped using her amazing talent for playing the piano, even at 85! Her great-grandkids are going to have the best memories of dancing to her music.

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