Playing at a nursing home can be very rewarding for both you and the residents. I have played at a nursing home and found that they like older songs the best, ones they remember or can sing along to. I am in complete agreement with Wesley. Razzle dazzle is usually lost to this population. My grandmother used to lead sing-a-longs at a local nursing home. She told me that singing songs that are familiar is wonderful for older folks in that they already know the tune (can hum along if not sing along) and it brings back memories of their life, usually a good thing.

Relax and have fun with it. They don't care if you make mistakes. They are just happy to see someone. Sad and all too often, true.