description
This is the research study conducted by UCSF which examined the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial impacts of choir members 60+. Researchers discovered that older adults who sang in a choir for 6 months experienced significant improvements in loneliness and interest in life. However, they experienced no changes in cognition or physical function.
subject terms
Aging & Longevity > Health: Brain & Mental
Aging & Longevity > Social Interaction & Isolation
Creative Aging > Creative Aging Model
Creative Aging > Social Engagement
contributor
Scott Maier
related organization
University of California San Francisco (UCSF)