Health & Fitness Seminar looks at the power of music on older people
08/05/2008
The effects of singing on the health and well being of older people will be explored at a free public seminar on Tuesday 13th May at the Sidney De Haan Research Centre for Arts and Health in Folkestone. The event is based on a pilot project called the Silver Songs Club - a scheme which operates over 30 song clubs across the South East for people who may be socially isolated or suffering from the effects of age related health problems.
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