Emory University
This study is being done to answer the question: How do people with Parkinson's disease, people with Mild Cognitive Impairment, and younger people process difficult topics in conversation? It will also explore themes related to dance, such as community building and justice, as perceived by persons with Parkinson's disease or Mild Cognitive Impairment, and younger individuals before and after the Adaptango performance process.
This is a pilot study designed to assess the impact of the mediator/instructor role between dyads of older and younger adults as they engage in art and dance activities that address challenging topics. The study aims to evaluate the effects of the Adaptango Performance Process (APP) on creativity, justice, and quality of life among persons with Parkinson's disease (PWP), people living with dementia (PLWD), and young adult participants. Validated measures of creativity, justice, and quality of life will be administered before and after the intervention. The findings from this pilot phase will…
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals (PWP, younger adults, PLwD) from the greater Atlanta area. Those in the PWP group must be diagnosed by a neurologist specialized in Parkinson's disease. * Score of at least 18 on the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA). Those who are in the PLwD group must score between 18 and 25 on the MoCA. Exclusion Criteria: * Acute medical illness requiring hospitalization * Uncontrolled congestive heart failure * History of stroke in the past three years * Inability to perform study procedures * Medical or physical conditions that would preclude participation (e.g.,…
Participants will take a three-month, biweekly choreographic process, ending in a weekend performance workshop at Emory University. Tango instructors undergo 13 hours of American Council on Exercise-certified training on Adaptango methods, age-specific functional impairments, and fall detection and prevention. Adaptango modifications were made to the frame and several steps of Argentine tango.
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