New singing therapy group for neurological suffers

A new music therapy group for people suffering from neurological conditions will start in Warkworth.

Sing Up Rodney will start on February 1 and be held on the first Thursday of every month thereafter at the Warkworth Methodist Church Hall from 10am until noon.

The start up follows the success of a similar Sing Up group in Silverdale.

Music therapist Ali Talmage says those suffering from conditions such as Parkinson’s, a stroke or dementia can greatly benefit from singing, which helps improve breathing, speech and language.

She adds those suffering from such conditions easily become isolated and Sing Up gives them the opportunity to participate in a social event.

The Sing Up sessions cost $10.

Info: Ali Talmage 027 464 2465