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University of North Carolina Wilmington, Wilmington, North Carolina, United States,  \n2. University of Maryland, College Park, College Park,  \n1066 Innovation in Aging, 2025, Vol. 9, No. S2  \nMaryland, United States, 3. Encore Creativity for Older  \nAdults, Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States  \nThere is increasing interest in community engaged research on the impact of singing on health and well-being of older adults.  \nAs its aim, Community-based participatory research (CBPR) blends knowledge with action to create positive and lasting change. Encore Creativity for Older Adults (hereafter Encore) is the largest choral program for older adults in the United States.  \nCommunity members within Encore were engaged as members of the research team as advisors to the long-term planning process. This cross-sectional survey explored the musical/singing experience, physical/mental health, social connection, loneliness and well-being of singers. Of the (N = 886) participants, over 41% have been with Encore for four years or more, including 15% with more than 10 years. Key findings included 73% reported their health as very good/excellent, with a mean of 4.11 (out of 5) on mental health. Statistically significant differences were noted in life satisfaction with those newest to Encore reporting lower life satisfaction than those with 1 year or more Encore experience. Significant predictors of current health were mental health, health limitations, and life satisfaction. Encore experience became a significant predictor when it interacted with mental health. Singers reported that having a sense of purpose, life-long learning, health and social benefits, social connection, and ease of participation kept them engaged with Encore. There were no significant differences in loneliness by years of Encore experience, suggesting protective benefits across all stages of participation.  \nImplications include practice skills and advocacy to increase music engagement and the potential impact on health/mental health and overall well-being.","cbCaiiwdhyqjL6SC","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiwdhyqjL6SC","pdf",1813493,"English","# Overview\n## Study approach and participants\n# Survey focus and measures\n## Key findings\n# Implications","[{\"question\":\"What research approach guided the study of choir singing and older adults’ well-being?\",\"answer\":\"The study used community-based participatory research (CBPR), blending knowledge with action, with Encore community members involved as advisors to planning.\"},{\"question\":\"What did the cross-sectional survey examine among choir members?\",\"answer\":\"It assessed musical and singing experience, physical and mental health, social connection, loneliness, and overall well-being.\"},{\"question\":\"Which factors predicted current health according to the study findings?\",\"answer\":\"Current health was predicted by mental health, health limitations, and life satisfaction; Encore experience also became a significant predictor when interacting with mental health.\"}]","Exploring the Impact of Choral Singing on Older Adult Community Health and Well-Being | PDF",1790640759]