| Barbara Hyder is volunteering with the Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida in Naples to start a singing program and perhaps an instrumental program. She’s hoping to help people with Parkinson’s disease learn how to sing, which can strengthen their vocal muscles, potentially help their speech and stave off depression. Hyder will be hosting an organizational meeting on Monday, Sep 8 at 10:30 AM at the association’s center for people with Parkinson’s disease who are interested in taking part or who want to play a musical instrument. Parkinson's disease (also known as Parkinson disease or PD) is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that often impairs the sufferer's motor skills and speech, as well as other functions. Studies have found that music can help people with Parkinson’s disease with their movement and speech, as well as help with depression, said Jacque Urso, executive director of the Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida. Urso said one out of every 100 people over the age of 60 is diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Some younger people are diagnosed with the disease too. |
| SOURCE: Parkinson’s Association of Southwest Florida |
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