A Song a Day Keeps the Blues Away Importance of Incorporating Singing into Everyday Life for Older Adults in Residential Settings © 2012 P.D. Sherman Associates. All rights reserved.
Welcome! Introductions Our Mission Success Stories Singing is Believing Next Steps © 2012 P.D. Sherman Associates. All rights reserved.
Introductions Our Mission Success Stories Singing is Believing Next Steps Jill Smith Joe Jones Since 1997 12 Sing-Along Leaders © 2012 P.D. Sherman Associates. All rights reserved.
Introductions Our Mission Success Stories Singing is Believing Next Steps Provide every older adult with opportunities for singing familiar songs in a friendly environment at least once a week © 2012 P.D. Sherman Associates. All rights reserved.
Introductions Our Mission Success Stories Singing is Believing Next Steps Mrs. “M”―92 “Today’s music is so empty …” She has recruited everyone on her floor to attend © 2012 P.D. Sherman Associates. All rights reserved.
Introductions Our Mission Success Stories Singing is Believing Next Steps Mr. “C”―84 “I’m not a joiner …” Now volunteers to find lyrics on the Internet for 1 “new” song a week © 2012 P.D. Sherman Associates. All rights reserved.
Introductions Our Mission Success Stories Singing is Believing Next Steps Mr. “A”―78 “Nothing much left to do now …” Now conducting his own sing-alongs! © 2012 P.D. Sherman Associates. All rights reserved.
Introductions Our Mission Success Stories Singing is Believing Next Steps Mr. & Mrs. “R”―88 & 86 “My husband doesn’t like doing anything …” Singing songs from WWII renews the pride he felt as a serviceman © 2012 P.D. Sherman Associates. All rights reserved.
Try it ― let’s sing! Introductions Our Mission Success Stories Singing is Believing Next Steps Try it ― let’s sing! © 2012 P.D. Sherman Associates. All rights reserved.
? How do you feel Introductions Our Mission Success Stories Singing is Believing Next Steps How do you feel ? © 2012 P.D. Sherman Associates. All rights reserved.
A lyric book for everyone Large, clear type Table of contents Introductions Our Mission Success Stories Singing is Believing Next Steps A lyric book for everyone Large, clear type Table of contents Everyone takes turns choosing songs Live piano accompaniment © 2012 P.D. Sherman Associates. All rights reserved.
Schedule Your First Sing-Along Today! Introductions Our Mission Success Stories Singing is Believing Next Steps Schedule Your First Sing-Along Today! A song on the lips is a gift to the heart © 2012 P.D. Sherman Associates. All rights reserved.