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:
  • 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.
Other Singing Opportunities ♫♫ -​​

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 ~ 

Dancing for Parkinson’s New York, New York – CLICK here
 https://danceforparkinsons.org/resources/dance-at-home
  • 413 Boxing and Fitness –
CONTACT: Kristi, Fightback@413.Fitness      
Website:  https://413.fitness/ 
  • Power for Parkinson’s -
every day, Monday thru Saturday “live” classes, see calendar here:  Live Stream Classes — Power for Parkinson's (powerforparkinsons.org)
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)
Tuesday’s and Thursdays at 1:15p “in-person” classes!
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
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Other GREAT Exercise Options:
​SIGN UP For the emails: https://www.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     
Here is the Link to Dianna’s channel where you can find current and past videos. Do one, do all or mix and match.
 https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClsCFiUN8IDg_2LIja3NnIw/videos     
  • American Parkinson’s Disease Foundation “daily” classes:
CONTACT:  1-800-223-2732
https://www.apdaparkinson.org/upcoming-events/    and/or   https://www.apdaparkinson.org/free-online-exercise-and-therapy/
 “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   ​