Researchers will assess the wellbeing benefits of playing nature-based soundtracks in care homes.
Researchers will investigate the effects of natural sounds on the mental health and wellbeing of older people
Experts and researchers at the University of Gloucestershire will work with older people in the community to record nature-based soundtracks. Researchers will analyse data to assess of the benefits of green acoustics to mental health and wellbeing. It received a research grant of £336,578 with funding from UK Research and Innovation and the Medical Research Council.
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