day programs

[Guest guest]

I sent (my husband) to a few. He certainly didn't hate them. I don't

know if he loved them. But I think he found the experience entertaining.

's not good with his hands, but I was quite surprised to see him sing

along (something he never does). But my main motivation was to stimulate

him. Can't read, can't watch TV, can't maintain a satisfactory

conversations. Loves watching changing scenery. I think loves talking about

his seeing of the world. Olga

[Guest guest]

Singing is very good and helps keep the swallowing ability. Also when the

cement of Parkinson's makes feet not want to move etc singing a done with a

simple rhythm will help the brain work around that froze place - counting can

also help 1, 2, 3, 4. 1, 2, 3, 4 and do on. We sang row your boat with my mil

so she could sing along too which helped more. On rough days she'd say " no I

don't feel like rowing " but when we sang she joined right in.

Singing became an important part of keeping her ability to swallow puréed

foods and even if she said she didn't want to sing she usually did if I sang of

if it was someone's birthday. She would always sing happy birthday.

These activities seem so simple but the really do gain a lot and my mil was

always in a better mood for them.

- Dorothy

from cell phone

> I sent (my husband) to a few. He certainly didn't hate them. I don't

> know if he loved them. But I think he found the experience entertaining.

> 's not good with his hands, but I was quite surprised to see him sing

> along (something he never does). But my main motivation was to stimulate

> him. Can't read, can't watch TV, can't maintain a satisfactory

> conversations. Loves watching changing scenery. I think loves talking about

> his seeing of the world. Olga

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