"Music gives a soul to the Universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything"
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We have discovered for ourselves that our seniors love to sing!
Sing-Alongs

No matter what physical or mental challenges our folks may have, when it comes to music, everyone participates. We have heard nonverbal folks raise their voices in song when a childhood favorite is sung. We present a wide variety of music, from traditional American folk songs to present-day favorites. We also provide rhythm instruments, so everyone can participate.
We usually do sing-alongs once a month at each of our facilities, complete with lyric sheets. Due to the fact that we currently cannot visit our facilities, we are creating a number of sing-alongs for our YouTube channel, complete with lyric downloads. If you would like to contribute content, please contact Carol Gibson at carol@compassionateartists.org. We are also in need of simple rhythm instruments.
Research
Older adults that sing have experienced some of the following quality of life changes:
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Increased self-confidence
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Improved interaction with other people in social settings
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Reduced anxiety and aggression
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Fewer incidences of depression
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Fewer hospital visits
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Ability to communicate even with speech difficulties
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Improvements in the tone of their speaking voices
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Easier breathing
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Improved posture