Louis Spence's YouTube series brings entertainment to care homes
Louis Spence has launched the YouTube series 'Loose Venting Care', bringing celebrity entertainment to care home residents and staff.
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Louis Spence, known for his high-energy dancing and camp style, has moved into a new role as the 'CEO of entertainment' for care homes. In a YouTube series called 'Loose Venting Care', he works alongside care workers and brings in famous friends to perform for residents and staff.
The project grew out of Spence's own family experience. After his mother died, his father moved in with him, and Spence started a regular 'pensioners club' with older relatives. Many of his relatives work in care homes, and they asked him to come and entertain. He agreed, and soon invited well-known names including John Partch, Emma Bunton and West End performers.
The series is now in its second season, after taking the summer off because the care home gets very hot. Spence said the response has been wonderful. He emphasised that the shows are just as much for the care workers as for the residents, and noted that this week is Professional Care Workers Week.
He also spoke about the effect of music and dance on people with dementia. He said that when artists sing songs the residents know, they often remember all the words, and you can see their faces light up. He recalled that some residents were initially unsure, but soon joined in once the laughter started.
Spence described 'Loose Venting Care' as a comedy show with heart, and said all the performers give up their time for nothing. He believes YouTube is the way forward because you can be free and reach a global audience. He ended with a shout out to care workers everywhere, saying they do an incredible job and should be celebrated.
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| Claim | Channel 5 |
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| Famous friends such as Emma Bunton and West End stars have appeared on the series. | |
| Spence began the series after his mother died and his father moved in with him. | |
| The YouTube series is currently in its second season. |
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The channel focused on Louis Spence's personal motivations and the uplifting effect on care home residents and staff. It highlighted the family backstory and the upcoming Care Workers Week, while also touching on the therapeutic value of music for dementia patients. The tone was warm and celebratory, with Spence given ample time to explain the project.
- “loose venting care came about because, on YouTube, subscribe, because when my mum passed, my dad moved in with us.”
- “We're on the second season now. So we did a season earlier on in the year.”
- “Absolutely wonderful response. They absolutely love it.”
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