Parkinson’s Disease | NeuroHealth Music Therapy, LLC

Did You Know…. You Can Change the Speed of YouTube Videos?

by Linda Jedrzejek, MT-BC | Mar 10, 2023 | Blog, Chicago, DuPage, Parkinson's Disease, Parkinson's Foundation, YouTube

Let’s say you want to learn how to play a song on the piano. You search for a video on YouTube and find the perfect tutorial….only the video goes so fast, it’s hard to keep up. Or you’re learning songs for the Motivate Through Music Program for...

Music and the Brain: A Powerful Partnership – Part 1

by Linda Jedrzejek, MT-BC | Mar 3, 2023 | Blog, NeuroHealth Music Therapy, Neuroplasticity, Parkinson's Disease, Stroke, TBI

“I love music therapy! When we have our group, I feel like I am defeating Parkinson’s!” – Deborah H. Music is enjoyable. Music is fun. Music can bring us to tears or make us feel great. But why is music therapeutic? Music is an effective treatment for...

I’m Speaking Loud Enough, Why Can’t People Hear Me?

by Linda Jedrzejek, MT-BC | Nov 14, 2022 | Blog, Parkinson's Disease, Vocal Qualities, Voice Loudness

Think you’re speaking in a loud voice and yet, your significant other is constantly asking you to repeat yourself or talk louder? Are you feeling more isolated in group settings because people can’t seem to hear you? If you have Parkinson’s disease or a similar...

Beating Parkinson’s – One Note at a Time!

by Linda | Aug 1, 2019 | Blog, Parkinson's Disease, Sing

Many people are aware that Parkinson’s Disease causes tremors or shaking and difficulty walking. However, did you know that it also affects the voice, the ability to swallow and facial muscles? As part of Rush Copley Memorial Hospital’s Movement...