Hinckley & District Parkinson's Group

Article by Robert Leake

Speech and communication problems are common for people with Parkinson's. They can include problems with your voice, body language, making conversations and small handwriting. With the right help and support however there are lots of ways you can improve any symptoms.

The photograph, taken on the Friday afternoon just before the Coronation, shows some of the members of the Hinckley Group involved in the ‘Singing for Fun’ and ‘Movement to Music’ sessions.

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Many people with Parkinson’s speak quietly and in one tone; often not conveying much emotion. Sometimes speech sounds breathy or hoarse. Words might be slurred or mumbled, perhaps trailing off at the end of a sentence. Some can speak rapidly, but some slowly, even stuttering or stammering.

Using the voice as much as possible is so important to keep those muscles working. Joining in a song on the radio or in a group is so helpful. I know that some reading this will be saying that they cannot sing or hold a note – but everyone can actually sing in some way! Everyone will be welcomed.

I am reminded about what Gyles Brandreth said about the importance of vocal exercises. He explained that the famous actor Sir Donald Sinden, had given him a master-class on elocution, explaining that it was your vowels that give you volume and consonants that give you clarity. His advice was to repeat a particular sentence: ““Hip bath, hip bath, lavatory, lavatory, bidet, bidet, douche!”. Gyles has always followed this advice.

You may not wish to recite that particular sentence but exercising your voice is so important whenever you can!

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Christian Aid Tea Party Raises

£733.45

Article by Gillian Wisdish

Our monthly meetings continue on the second Sunday at 2.30 on June 11th and July 9th [Summer Social] at the Mary Forryan Centre; our ‘Challenge Parkinson’s’ weekly exercises at 3.00 at the St. Francis Centre, Tudor Road, Hinckley; 'Movement to Music' [2.30pm] and 'Singing for Fun' [4.00pm] at Elmesthorpe Village Hall every Friday afternoon; our monthly ‘get togethers’ at Dobbies at Stapleton on the third Monday of the month [June 19, July 17] from 2.00 in the Restaurant Conservatory; and our Nordic Walking on the third Thursday of the month at 11.00 from Acorns Café at Burbage Common. A few summer activities are also planned and we have a monthly Carers Group on the third Tuesday each month at the same time as the exercise class [June 20, July 18].

The recent Christian Aid tea party held at St Barts church, Kirby Muxloe raised the grand total of £733.45 with still more monies coming in! Thanks to all who supported this vital work overseas. Gillian Wisdish on behalf of the Christian Aid group in Kirby / LFE.