Seniors With Pulmonary Illness Learn Music, Lung Control in University Hospitals Harmonica Class

The University Hospitals Geauga Medical Center in Ohio is hosting music therapy sessions where older adults with pulmonary illness can learn to control their respiration by playing the harmonica, reports Fox 8 . "Playing the harmonica involves controlling your lungs and this is a major thing for people with lung disease, especially when their capacity is much less," says pulmonary rehab coordinator Bob Rosneck. According to the Fox affiliate in Cleveland, each senior participant is tasked with learning a new song each week. "It brings them a peace, brings them calm, and gives them the ability to be in control," adds music therapist Forrest Paquin.