Adapting Choral Singing Experiences for Older Adults: The Implications of Sensory, Perceptual, and Cognitive Changes

Autor/in	Yinger, Olivia Swedberg
Titel	Adapting Choral Singing Experiences for Older Adults: The Implications of Sensory, Perceptual, and Cognitive Changes
Quelle	In: International Journal of Music Education, 32 (2014) 2, S.203-212 (10 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0255-7614
DOI	10.1177/0255761413508064
Schlagwörter	Singing; Older Adults; Gerontology; Cognitive Ability; Aging (Individuals); Neurological Impairments; Visual Impairments; Tactual Perception; Hearing Impairments; Short Term Memory; Teaching Methods; Spatial Ability; Time Management; Executive Function; Adult Education + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Gesang; Älterer Erwachsener; Gerontologie; Denkfähigkeit; Aging; Altern; Neurodegenerative Erkrankung; Visual handicap; Sehbehinderung; Taktile Wahrnehmung; Hearing impairment; Hörbehinderung; Kurzzeitgedächtnis; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Räumliches Vorstellungsvermögen; Zeitmanagement; Adult; Adults; Education; Adult basic education; Adult training; Erwachsenenbildung
Abstract	As people age, they naturally experience sensory, perceptual, and cognitive changes. Many of these changes necessitate adaptations in designing programs for older adults. Choral singing is an activity that has many potential benefits for older adults, yet the rehearsal environment, presentation style, and content of material presented may need to be modified in order for older adults to participate to their fullest. The purpose of this article is to discuss sensory, perceptual, and cognitive changes that may occur in old age and, based on the implications of these changes, provide recommendations on designing a choral singing experience for older adults. I offer suggestions for adapting choral singing experiences based on empirical evidence as well as my own experience leading a choir for mature singers with Parkinson's disease. Adaptive strategies are given so those working with older adults might help mature singers more fully participate when engaging in choral singing. (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10