Because it makes us feel young again and I always look forward to every other weekday and attend without fail. I'm looking forward to seeing them again next year. They make us happy and a lot of socialising. It's good to be with happy people
Senior adults with varying degrees of age-related physical and mental health issues in sheltered housing and care homes. We enable residents to become more integrated, healthy, active and confident through singing their favourite songs
More isolated and vulnerable senior adults are given access to singing
Increased engagement and participation in singing resulting in improved well-being
Enhanced social contact, interaction and conversations between residents, family and staff
Raise profile and public awareness about the isolation of the elderly & health benefits of singing
To see music and song socially prescribed
Because it makes us feel young again and I always look forward to every other weekday and attend without fail. I'm looking forward to seeing them again next year. They make us happy and a lot of socialising. It's good to be with happy people
The Mercers’ company has supported Shapeshifters for 7 years and has always been impressed by how the organisation places the older people at the heart of activity (...) There is a strong evidence for the power of music, expertly curated by the team.
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