Group singing improves quality of life for people with Parkinson's: an international study.

Conclusion: This first international singing study with PwPs demonstrated that group singing can reduce stigma, anxiety and stress and enhance social support in older adults living with Parkinson's. The findings are encouraging and warrant further research using more robust designs.
PMID: 32020816 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Aging and Mental Health - February 4, 2020 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Irons JY, Hancox G, Vella-Burrows T, Han EY, Chong HJ, Sheffield D, Stewart DE Tags: Aging Ment Health Source Type: research