Piano Training, Caregivers, and Parkinson's Disease

The Impact of Group Piano Training on Psychosocial Outcomes in Caregivers of Adults With Parkinson's Disease

The purpose of this study is to investigate the impact of group piano training on psychosocial outcomes in caregivers of adults with Parkinson's disease (PD). As well, the study is investigating the impact of group piano training on psychosocial outcomes in the care-recipient with PD.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Caregiver:

  • Are currently a primary caregiver to an adult with PD
  • Are between the age of 40-80 years
  • Have less than 5 years of music training
  • Speak and read English fluently

Adult with PD:

• Stage 1-3 Parkinson's disease
• Are between the age of 40-80
• Have less than 5 years of music training
• Speak and read English fluently

Exclusion Criteria:

• Doesn't meet all the inclusion criteria