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76-Year-Old Singer Finds Voice Again Through Music Therapy

11/3/2025

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Susan Sansby, a 76-year-old former jazz singer, is regaining her voice through sessions at Woodland Grove care home in Loughton, Essex, after pneumonia damaged her lungs.
Musician Edmund Jeffrey leads the Singing for Lung Health program at Woodland Grove, focusing on efficient breathing techniques for residents with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Residents have become more confident and engaged in vocal exercises, showing progress.

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Story summary

Susan Sansby, a 76-year-old former jazz singer, is regaining her voice through sessions at Woodland Grove care home in Loughton, Essex, after pneumonia damaged her lungs.
Musician Edmund Jeffrey leads the Singing for Lung Health program at Woodland Grove, focusing on efficient breathing techniques for residents with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
Residents have become more confident and engaged in vocal exercises, showing progress.