1. A Song a Day Keeps the Blues Away
Importance of Incorporating Singing into Everyday Life for Older Adults in Residential Settings
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2. Welcome! Introductions Our Mission Success Stories
Singing is Believing
Next Steps
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3. Introductions Our Mission Success Stories Singing is Believing
Next Steps
Jill Smith
Joe Jones
Since 1997
12 Sing-Along Leaders
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4. 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
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5. 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
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6. 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
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7. Introductions Our Mission Success Stories Singing is Believing
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Mr. “A”―78
“Nothing much left to do now …”
Now conducting his own sing-alongs!
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8. Introductions Our Mission Success Stories Singing is Believing
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Mr. & Mrs. “R”―88 & 86
“My husband doesn’t like doing anything …”
Singing songs from WWII renews the pride he felt as a serviceman
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9. Try it ― let’s sing! Introductions Our Mission Success Stories
Singing is Believing
Next Steps
Try it ―
let’s sing!
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10. ? How do you feel Introductions Our Mission Success Stories
Singing is Believing
Next Steps
How do you feel ?
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11. 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
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12. 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
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