Karen M. Skipper

Facilitate group therapeutic singing for people with Parkinson's disease and their care partners. The position includes scheduling music therapy sessions and leading music therapy interventions during sessions to improve challenges in communication that can often occur with a diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.

Responsibilities include communication with group members, selecting appropriate repertoire, planning concerts, speaking at support groups, representing the organization at symposia and workshops.

The Musical Director is also responsible for outreach and promotion of the program to the community at large.

• In Karen's current role as a business owner and Independent Music Therapy Contractor, she serves clients in a variety of settings with a variety of diagnoses: RCFE, Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Community Music Therapy, Parkinson's Disease, Dementia, TBI, Hospice
• Karen is also a frequent speaker at educational events