April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month

With more than one million Americans coping with Parkinson’s Disease (PD), it is crucial to link individuals to vital resources and programs. For individuals with Parkinson’s disease, who often face challenges with speech and the power of their voice, strengthening their voice is key.

Singing offers hope.

Concord Conservatory of Music (CCM) envisioned the emotional support and connection of singing in harmony with a group of individuals who empathize with your daily struggles. In spring 2019, CCM established the SINGING WITH PARKINSON’S CHORUS.

The CCM Singing with Parkinson’s Chorus recently entertained the residents at Newbury Court’s senior living community. Everyone appreciated their singing! We hope that everyone affected by Parkinson’s, including patients, caregivers, and families, has access to music therapy.

Let’s all strive to enhance our knowledge about the disease and offer support to those affected by Parkinson’s Disease (PD).

Here are some helpful resources for reference.

A terrific article from Parkinson's News Today: Group singing helps people with Parkinson’s and their spouses, Program aiming for better speech gives couples a welcome shared experience, by Marisa Wexler, MS | July 17, 2023

Two valuable sources for understanding PD, its symptoms, and how to manage them is the Parkinson’s Foundation and our local American Parkinson Disease Association.

We hope this brings awareness and helps to improve the quality of life for all those dealing with Parkinson's Disease.

Visit https://concordconservatory.or... to learn more about Singing With Parkinson's Chorus.