Lewisburg YMCA is offering Singercize classes for people battling Parkinson’s disease

Lewisburg, Pa. – For those in or around Union County who have been afflicted by the debilitating disease Parkinson’s, there are now options which might help ease the pain.

In cooperation with Bloomsburg Music Therapy, the Lewisburg YMCA is proud to offer Singercise, a free therapeutic class for people battling Parkinson’s disease.

Singercise can help improve speech intelligibility, increase vocal intensity, and improve respiration and swallowing while providing a source for social support in a fun, engaging setting.

The program is free thanks to a community grant from the Parkinson’s Foundation, and is currently being offered virtually, with in-person classes set to resume soon.

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