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Tremble Clefs Therapeutic Voice Therapy
Singing has a natural therapeutic value for the Parkinson's voice. Low volume and breathy-quality are common symptoms of Parkinson's disease. This clinically beneficial program, providing vocal and movement exercise, generates new learning and comfortable challenges in a shared and supportive environment. No training or singing experience is required...just a willingness to have fun! "The singing has added many things. It helps the vocal cords but it's fun. Watch The Tremble Clefs in Action
Benefits to Parkinson's Patients
"The Tremble Clefs has provided me with companionship and friendship, continuity
Tremble Clefs & Muhammed Ali "I enjoy the company and singing. Everyone is so nice. I wouldn't miss it for anything."
Media Coverage & Press Releases Tremble Clefs Mix Voice Therapy & Fun If an opportunity arrises to receive media coverage that can help the public find needed resources as well as learn about the other activties and needs of the Assocition, please contact Special Events Manager, Ilima Eastwood or Ronald C. Hendrix at (858) 273-6763 or Toll-Free at (858) 737-7576. Our Purpose Singing offers a "natural therapeutic treatment" for many voice symptoms associated with Parkinson. The Tremble Clefs is a dynamic group of people who meet regularly to share their love of singing, which has been found to help minimize some of the most common voice symptoms found in people with Parkinson's. Who can participate? Anyone with Parkinson's as well as interested family members and/or caregivers are welcome to participate. How does it work? The group meets weekly for breathing exercises and vocal warm-ups to improve posture, respiratory capacity and vocal volume. This leads into the rehearsal; singing popular music that engages the mind and body. Do I need musical training? No, only a desire to participate and a willingness to commit to our weekly rehearsals. What if I don't have transportation or if I'm in a wheelchair? We will try to connect you with a ride-share partner and provide assistance at rehearsal locations. Please call the Parkinson's Disease Association of San Diego at (858) 273-6763 to inquire about available transportation programs in San Diego County. Is there a cost or membership fee? There is no cost to participants as the program is funded through donations to the Parkinson's Disease Association of San Deigo. How do I join or get more information? Contact Tremble Clefs founder and Music Director, Karen Hesley at (619) 445-8623 or send and e-mail to KHesley@Hotmail.com. Note: Please contact the Group Leader in your area for rehearsal and performance dates, times and locations as the information below may have changed since our website was last updated. 2010 Tremble Clefs Performance Schedule & Rehearsal Locations "I'm not a very good singer. That's not the objective. The objective is that
San Diego Tremble Clefs October 5, 2010 at 6:15 PM Fredericka Manor October 8, 2010 at 10:15 AM Lemon Grove Senior Center October 14, 2010 at 10:30 AM Arbor Hills Nursing Center North County Tremble Clefs October 12, 2010 at 12:00 PM (Noon) "PDASD End of Life Event" October 19, 2010 at 3:00 PM Silverado Senior Living November 20, 2010 at 5:00-7:00 PM Parkinson's Awareness Concert
"I'm able to get volume now that I never had before. It's a tremendous thing to belong to this group because the people that I've met are so friendly. You not only get the music from it but we also get the atmosphere of belonging to a group where everyone has the same type situation and we feel like it's one big family." Cooking with the Tremble Clefs Cookbook The value of the Tremble Clefs goes far beyond the program's vocal, movement, musical, and health benefits and is clearly evident in the savory recipes included in "Cooking with the Tremble Clefs" Cookbook.
This 150 page 6" x 8.5" tabbed cookbook offers 292 delicious recipes and includes a "My Favorite Recipes" page where you can enter recipe names and pages numbers for quick access as well as a "Cooking Hints" and "Notes and Recipes" page for each section, and much more. Cooking with the Tremble Clefs is a great way to raise funds for your Parkinson's Support Group. Click here for more information and to order. Speech Therapy - Community Resources - Relevant Aticles At 60 He Learned to Sing So He Could Learn to Talk The Science & Practice of LOUD A free, 2-hour symposium for people with Parkinson's and their family members will be presented by world speech experts and includes a 1-hour interactive session with therapists. Call (888) 438-5788 or (520) 609-5363 for more information. Lee Silverman Voice Treatment Scripps Memorial Hospital Center for Voice and Swallowing now offers the Lee Silverman Voice Treatment ("LSVT") program. Specifically designed for Parkinson's people, the center offers expertise in swallowing, language and cognition as well as other areas that Parkinson's may impact. Once you have completed the LSVT program, the center offers a free maintenance group that meets monthly for a potluck and to discuss the techniques people have been using to keep their voices healthy. Note: A prescription is required from your physician or neurologist to participate in this program. Visit www.LSVT.org for more information. Erin Young M.A., CCC-SLP Please Consider Partnering With PDASD to Improve Quality of Life Your investment helps support programs and services that improve the quality of life for families affected by Parkinson's, and provides funding for medical research seeking more effective treatments and a cure.
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