SingWell Project

🧐 Choirs for hearing loss?

Yes, they exist. Barbara talks about how joining a singing group led by SingWell facilitator Sina Fallah () helped her navigate the challenges posed by hearing loss — and what made the choir feel joyful and accessible to different abilities.

Her experience reminds us of the many elements that make up strong communication. Evidence shows that active, socially engaging practices like singing with others can help people practice the skills that support everyday connection.

Are you, or someone you know:
🎵 In the Greater Toronto Area
🎵 Age 65-85
🎵 Interested in singing with others in the New Year, but not sure how to get started?

Learn more about our newest study: https://www.singwell.ca/at-home-singing-study/

Fantastic piece from the BBC on the science behind why group singing is so good for us — including three studies from SingWell that found:

🤝 Singing with others can make us more willing to cooperate

💪 Group singing can boost immune function in ways that simply listening to music does not

🗣️ And it can strengthen vocal production and articulation in people living with

So if you’re looking for a reason to sing with others this holiday season — consider this your sign. 🎶🕯️

Check out the article at the link in bio for a great overview of the benefits of group singing and the SingWell research studies it references!