Vocal music or a wind instrument get you using your lungs too. (I'm back on my breathing kick). I agree with Rick that if you can get the creative process involved it can't hurt (except the neighbors ears.) Also don't let him give up with trying again. Each day is a now one. \Randy Games to Entertain Your Brain http://www.stargraphics.com/ ----- Original Message ----- From: <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Tuesday, November 25, 2008 5:27 AM Subject: Re: piano music > If the piano is difficult/painful--Try singing in a chorus/group OR try a > Ukulele. > > Chording , on a Uke is very easy to learn and there are a lot of > Ukulele/singing bands in Senior Centers and they provide the same > advantage for either > Parkinson or Alzheimers. > > Look on the Internet for information to find out where the Ukulele bands > are > located and call the Parkinson Support Group to find a singing group. in > your area. > **************One site has it all. Your email accounts, your social > networks, > and the things you love. Try the new AOL.com > today!(http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1212962939x1200825291/aol?redir=http://www.aol.com/?optin=new-dp > %26icid=aolcom40vanity%26ncid=emlcntaolcom00000001) > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > 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