Benefits of Running a Multicultural Singing Project Among Older Adults in a Naturalistic Residential Environment: Case Studies of Four Residential Care Homes in England

Kayonda Hubert Ngamaba; Cheyann Jade Heap

doi:10.3928/00989134-20220808-04

Benefits of Running a Multicultural Singing Project Among Older Adults in a Naturalistic Residential Environment: Case Studies of Four Residential Care Homes in England

Kayonda Hubert Ngamaba, Cheyann Jade Heap

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Abstract

A multicultural choir formed of young people, adults and children from a local community completed a two-year ‘visit and sing’ intervention with older adults in four different care homes in England. Songs were suggested by the residents, and singing sessions were run in communal areas. Attendance, involvement, and engagement with group singing sessions were recorded to descriptively evaluate the singing project.
Group singing appears to be a beneficial intervention for older adults in care homes, and could be implemented to reduce loneliness and improve wellbeing. Voluntary organisations should be encouraged to work together with care settings to support older adults and improve social connections.

Original language	English
Journal	Journal of Gerontological Nursing
Volume	48
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.3928/00989134-20220808-04
Publication status	Published - 1 Sept 2022

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group singing, multicultural choir, care homes, older adults, loneliness, wellbeing

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