tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8336643719537144495.post6728865787224144559..comments2023-11-27T16:58:56.996-08:00Comments on Off and On: The Alaska Parkinson's Rag: Coming Soon to a Location Near You (If You Are Near Anchorage)Peter Dunlap-Shohlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06286710554254177150noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8336643719537144495.post-5713648327114132132012-01-04T21:32:04.493-08:002012-01-04T21:32:04.493-08:00Dan, here is a site with online telehealth archive...Dan, here is a site with online telehealth archiveshttp://www.spokaneparkinsons.org/programs-events/telehealth-educational-broadcasts/telehealth-video-library/Peter Dunlap-Shohlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06286710554254177150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8336643719537144495.post-75963146287558411362012-01-04T21:27:17.868-08:002012-01-04T21:27:17.868-08:00Thanks Dan, I admire you for sticking with the gui...Thanks Dan, I admire you for sticking with the guitar. I still play and the results vary from passable to deeply frustrating. One thing that proved fruitful was concentrating more on slide. I think because it is less complex than fingering with my left hand it's eaier to play at an interesting level. Similarly, I've found that I enjoy the mandolin which , while it has eight strings they are all doubled so it is like playing four. Less unconscious stuff to multi-task on. If you are interested I believe that you can see the telehealth conference online. I will see if I can scare up the URL for you. Best, PetePeter Dunlap-Shohlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06286710554254177150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8336643719537144495.post-3406511443236828852012-01-04T16:14:20.964-08:002012-01-04T16:14:20.964-08:00Peter, As a musician with Parkinson's, I can v...Peter, As a musician with Parkinson's, I can vouch for the value of singing and playing instruments. Singing is a great exercise for maintaining a normal volume in the voice and also great for strengthening the breathing apparatus. Also, playing an instrument helps to maintain strength in the hands and agility for daily living needs such as dressing, eating, writing, etc. Music is a great therapy emotionally for the heart of the patient who has faced so many loses and disappointments. I personally have benefited as a lifelong musician and I have not quit playing and singing in spite of the struggle, as you know as a blogging friend. Thanks for encouraging these activities.Guitar Manhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06630877947171789708noreply@blogger.com