S8 E6: Using Music to Improve Movement for Parkinson's Disease w/Dr. Terry Ellis

Gerald and Alexis are joined by Dr. Terry Ellis of Boston University to discuss her cutting edge research on how music can be used to help individuals with Parkinon’s Disease to improve their walking and quality of life. In this episode, Dr. Ellis shares foundational knowledge about what Parkinson’s Disease is, how it affects the brain, and the way in which music can workaround the affected areas of the brain to dramatically improve a person’s quality of life.

• An understanding of Parkinson’s Disease
• How Parkinson’s Disease affects the brain
• Parkinson’s impact on an individual and their relationships
• Cutting edge music-based interventions for movement
• The multi-faceted benefits of music and movement

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