Very interesting, Glenna. Music and rhythm do seem to have a powerful influence (and not just on PWPs). The brain is a strange and wonderful creation. Thank you for contributing. Carole :-) -----Original Message----- From: glenna thomas <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Date: Thursday, November 14, 2002 7:59 PM Subject: Drumming Circles Dear List: There was an article in AARP "My Generation" on scientific support for the benefits of drumming. Physicians are finding that Alzheimer's patients who drum can connect better with loved ones, and researchers have discovered that hearing slow, steady rhythms, such as drumbeats, helps Parkinson's patients move more steadily. For more details, click to www.remo.com and www.drumcircle.org Glenna Thomas ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn