Music Therapy & Parkinson’s, An Inspirational Story
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Music Therapy & Parkinson’s, An Inspirational Story

August 12, 2024
Dan Sweiger, Owner/President, BrightStar Care of Carlsbad, CA

You're going to want to listen to this podcast episode whether or not you have or know someone with Parkinson's. We sit down with Darlene and Karen Skipper. Theirs is an inspirational story of positivity overcoming challenges (like Parkinson's).

Darlene describes what Music Therapy has done for her - and it's a lot more than you'd think. She explains how it changed the way she has been able to manage her Parkinson's and how much it means to her.

Karen, works with Tremble Clefs Orange County, explains how Music Therapy is different from Speech Therapy. She describes her passion for this method of helping people with Parkinson's and how Tremble Clefs does so much more than just helping people with the physical symptoms of Parkinson's.

Listen to the podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2357378/15478716

About The Podcast:

Biju and Lori Kewalram, owners of BrightStar Care of Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach, California, host a series of podcasts called “Keep me Home Longer.” You can find all their episodes on Spotify / Apple Podcasts etc. For further information about the home care services that Lori and Kirsten refer to, offered by BrightStar Care in Huntington Beach, California, you can visit the website at https://www.brightstarcare.com/locations/huntington-beach.

About Tremble Clefs

Tremble Clefs is a fun, and FREE therapeutic singing program for people living with Parkinson’s and their care partners. It’s a clinically beneficial program of music and voice therapy and mutual social support through singing, performance and the power of making music together. Tremble Clefs San Diego is dedicated to empowering people with Parkinson's through strengthening voices and enabling communication. This starts with singing together and leads to enhanced quality of life, mutual support and friendship. We are a community of people living with Parkinson's, with a commitment to the healing power of singing, made possible by the compassion we share for each other.

The weekly program includes a professional choral director with live accompanists that allow members to practice voice exercises and movement-to-music in a rotating cycle of familiar pop songs. Members can perform with the chorus out in the community for seniors care centers, veterans' homes, support groups, and charities.

https://www.trembleclefs.com/home

About BrightStar Care of Carlsbad, CA:

BrightStar Care of Carlsbad is the #1 rated home care agency in the state of California by Home Care Pulse. We offer a wide range of in-home support services, including companion care, personal care and skilled nursing. We also specialize in care for people with Parkinson’s and dementia. Because BrightStar caregivers are trained and supported by a RN Nursing Director who watches over our clients and staff – something extremely rare for home care companies -- we can provide early detection and intervention when medical issues arise. In fact, BrightStar clients are 25% less likely to be hospitalized compared to clients of other home care companies.

For further information about our award-winning home healthcare services, call us at 760-448-1021