Abstract
As the number of people living with dementia grows, so does the need to provide them with adequate psychosocial support. Many people with dementia live at home with family carers, who also require social and emotional support to cope with their role. Community group singing has received attention for its potential to support people with dementia and their carers. It is postulated that singing can improve cognitive function, strengthen the bonds between care partners and help to establish social support networks. However, there is a lack of rigorous evidence of singing’s benefits for this population. This study aims to test the feasibility of a randomised controlled trial of community singing in dementia, to pave the way for a larger, conclusive study.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 15 |
Journal | Pilot and Feasibility Studies |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 1 |
Pages (from-to) | 15 |
ISSN | 2055-5784 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2021 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Carers
- Community
- Dementia
- Feasibility study
- Mental health
- Music
- Psychosocial interventions
- Singing
- Social isolation
- Well-being