Parkinson's Exercise Opportunities
GAPS Vocal Exercise & Music Therapy classes… “Texas Tremble Tones”
The goal is to strengthen the muscles that control swallowing and respiratory function. We will also work on proper breath support, posture and how we use the muscles involved with the vocal cords, which requires them to intricately coordinate good, strong muscle activity. In addition, we have FUN!
DATES: Every Monday
TIME: 10am to 11am
PLACE: First Baptist Church, Education Building, Room: E2.108
1333 W University Ave Georgetown, TX 78628
AGENDA: The first 30 minutes will be vocal exercise and the last 30 minutes singing!
VOCAL COACH: We are very fortunate to have Steven Darroh, ASHA Certified Speech-Language Pathologist with an M.S. from University of Texas. Here are two links to learn more about Steven: About – Loud and Clear and Who - Loud and Clear (parkinsonsvoice.com)
PIANISTS/CHOIR DIRECTOR:
· Ron Franklin, Retired Colonel and Mastered Degree Physical Therapist and Music Director.
· Frank Traweek, Retired Colonel and Dentist and Baptist Church Pianist.
We know that Music therapy can help someone with PD with:
Singing LOUD for PD ~ This is a FUN and FREE online class!!!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcodeGqpzovHtAj6_BisVjkAVurkMlmoKrA
Powerful Pipes Singing Group with Maggie -
CONTACT: #512-464-1277
Wednesday at 1PM – sign up on https://www.powerforparkinsons.org/
Music Mends Minds (MMM) – Global Online Sing-A-Long Sessions
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday at 3PM (CST) FREE sing along with seniors!
CONTACT: #818-326-0500 https://www.musicmendsminds.org/covid-19-response
To join our Zoom sessions, please CLICK HERE or the link below:
https://zoom.us/j/6378877508 Meeting ID: 637 887 7508
Parkinson’s Voice Fitness – CONTACT: Steven Darroh,
info@loudandclear.io website: https://www.loudandclear.io
PD Voice Exercises -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HdIZ233v6k
Vocal Exercises – https://www.apdaparkinson.org/community/st-louis/resources-support-stl/voice-singing/
SPEAK OUT! Home Practice Videos - https://www.parkinsonvoiceproject.org/ShowContent.aspx?i=2447
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lfuyrqDItHdS4ALLU2d1hu9RbnJuUznXX
YOGA for PD ~
The goal is to strengthen the muscles that control swallowing and respiratory function. We will also work on proper breath support, posture and how we use the muscles involved with the vocal cords, which requires them to intricately coordinate good, strong muscle activity. In addition, we have FUN!
DATES: Every Monday
TIME: 10am to 11am
PLACE: First Baptist Church, Education Building, Room: E2.108
1333 W University Ave Georgetown, TX 78628
AGENDA: The first 30 minutes will be vocal exercise and the last 30 minutes singing!
VOCAL COACH: We are very fortunate to have Steven Darroh, ASHA Certified Speech-Language Pathologist with an M.S. from University of Texas. Here are two links to learn more about Steven: About – Loud and Clear and Who - Loud and Clear (parkinsonsvoice.com)
PIANISTS/CHOIR DIRECTOR:
· Ron Franklin, Retired Colonel and Mastered Degree Physical Therapist and Music Director.
· Frank Traweek, Retired Colonel and Dentist and Baptist Church Pianist.
We know that Music therapy can help someone with PD with:
- Balance: Stride length, posture and side-to-side movement can improve with music therapy.
- Communication: Singing can increase volume and articulation, as well as swallowing function. Humming exercises can relax tense vocal folds.
- Cognition: Singing lyrics can improve memory issues. Music-based cues can help with recall, recognition and attention span.
- Mental Health: People with PD often experience anxiety, fatigue, sleep problems, depression and more. Music allows for self-expression and self-discovery that can combat these feelings.
- Social Isolation: Music therapy, particularly group activities, allow for building connections with others, which can help with isolation.
Singing LOUD for PD ~ This is a FUN and FREE online class!!!
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcodeGqpzovHtAj6_BisVjkAVurkMlmoKrA
Powerful Pipes Singing Group with Maggie -
CONTACT: #512-464-1277
Wednesday at 1PM – sign up on https://www.powerforparkinsons.org/
Music Mends Minds (MMM) – Global Online Sing-A-Long Sessions
Monday, Wednesday, & Friday at 3PM (CST) FREE sing along with seniors!
CONTACT: #818-326-0500 https://www.musicmendsminds.org/covid-19-response
To join our Zoom sessions, please CLICK HERE or the link below:
https://zoom.us/j/6378877508 Meeting ID: 637 887 7508
Parkinson’s Voice Fitness – CONTACT: Steven Darroh,
info@loudandclear.io website: https://www.loudandclear.io
PD Voice Exercises -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HdIZ233v6k
Vocal Exercises – https://www.apdaparkinson.org/community/st-louis/resources-support-stl/voice-singing/
SPEAK OUT! Home Practice Videos - https://www.parkinsonvoiceproject.org/ShowContent.aspx?i=2447
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0lfuyrqDItHdS4ALLU2d1hu9RbnJuUznXX
YOGA for PD ~
- Wolfmoon Yoga ~ https://wolfmoonyoga.com/
- Ki Zenergy Yoga ~ https://shop.kibrowning.com/product/chair-yoga-class/
Dancing for Parkinson’s New York, New York – CLICK here
https://danceforparkinsons.org/resources/dance-at-home
- Power for Parkinson’s -
SIGN UP For the emails: https://www.powerforparkinsons.org/
Live Stream videos: A New Year with PFP: Free Virtual Exercise Classes! (mailchi.mp)
- Parkinson’s Fitness in Sun City - (for Sun City residents & guests)
CONTACT: Beth White at beth.white@sctexas.org or 512-948-7753.
Also, Sun City Fitness Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/SunCityTexasFitness/
Sun City Fitness “Moving Big” with Parkinson's (Chair Exercises) https://vimeo.com/417756251
Other GREAT Exercise Options:
- PARKINSON’S FOUNDATION FITNESS VIDEOS - (92) parkinson's foundation fitness friday - YouTube Each week, as part of the PD Health @ Home program, these free Fitness Friday videos focus on different aspects of exercise designed to support people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD).
- Power for Parkinson’s - every day, Monday thru Saturday “live” classes. See calendar here: Live Stream Classes — Power for Parkinson's (powerforparkinsons.org)
YouTube channel: Power for Parkinsons - YouTube
- Parkinson's Fitness Videos with Dianna Daly: Start Your Day with Stretches with Dianna Take 10 minutes and try these seated stretching exercises. Sometimes just a quick few stretch can make a big difference to your day. Have a solid chair, preferably without arms, and a clear space around you. As always, only do what feels best to you in the moment, breathe deeply and enjoy! Click to View: https://youtu.be/JCb3Y5yHb4o
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClsCFiUN8IDg_2LIja3NnIw/videos
- American Parkinson’s Disease Foundation “daily” classes:
https://www.apdaparkinson.org/upcoming-events/ and/or https://www.apdaparkinson.org/free-online-exercise-and-therapy/
- Zenergy Wellness Yoga & Meditation - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6T4Ab_EOQ-gEeEgwKA4eKg
- Parkinson Balance Skills and Drills – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09eH35bR6tQ
- 7 Helpful Hand Exercises for Parkinson's (to Improve Handwriting, Flexibility, and Dexterity) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez2GeaMa4c8&t=1s
- Brian Grant Foundation Exercise Videos - https://briangrant.org/exercise-videos/
- Meditation Class with Paula Wiener, MSW, LCSW from Parkinson's Foundation - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plSh09KiIO0
- SilverSneakers® is a health and fitness program designed for adults 65+ that’s included with many Medicare Plans - https://tools.silversneakers.com/
“How to Get Up from The Floor with Coach Kristi”. This video is excellent. It provides information on how to get up from a fall.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTVAl8F33DI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JTVAl8F33DI