Presenter Information

Katherine Goforth ElverdFollow

Publisher

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Place of Publication

Chattanooga (Tenn.)

Abstract

Improvement in movement, mood, thinking, social connection, & sense-of-self merit older adults participation in group singing. Older adults living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) experience and enhanced advantage by participating in group singing through improvement in breath control, vocal intensity and voluntary speech production. Trembling Troubadours is a therapeutic choir for those living with Parkinson’s disease & their caregivers. The presentation will explore therapeutic outcomes, evidence-based music therapy interventions utilized and strategies for cultivating an inclusive environment in the treatment of PD, along with examples of the choir's education and advocacy work.

Document Type

posters

Language

English

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License

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Trembling Troubadours preserving the voice and bringing awareness to Parkinson's disease one note at a time

Improvement in movement, mood, thinking, social connection, & sense-of-self merit older adults participation in group singing. Older adults living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) experience and enhanced advantage by participating in group singing through improvement in breath control, vocal intensity and voluntary speech production. Trembling Troubadours is a therapeutic choir for those living with Parkinson’s disease & their caregivers. The presentation will explore therapeutic outcomes, evidence-based music therapy interventions utilized and strategies for cultivating an inclusive environment in the treatment of PD, along with examples of the choir's education and advocacy work.