The Jim Donovan Blog

The year was 1982. I was 14 years old, preparing for the big junior high dance.

I put on my best button-down shirt from Jamesway and popped the collar, then wiped the mud off my red high top...

Above: Jim Donovan Drumming with family and person with Alzheimer's

The Harmonious Benefits of Interactive Music Activities for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Patients

As we age, concerns about...

We all feel lonely from time to time. But for some people, there’s nothing “occasional” about it. In the U.S., over a third of Americans over 45 report feeling lonely on a regular...

Healing is the process of becoming well or "whole" again.

And truly becoming well in mind and body may involve multiple strategies depending on your specific challenge.

That’s why I want to...

It’s encouraging to see new research on music’s positive effects on the brain. Especially since the rates of dementia diagnoses show no signs of trending downward anytime soon.

In fact,...

Here's how we set my dad up with a restorative music regimen.

First, some good news.

My 77-year-old dad Ralph recently beat throat cancer and through it all, music was there.

Like many with...

One undeniable truth in life is that none of us are getting any younger!

(I’m especially reminded of this every time I put on my glasses to write these articles for you!)

And as the years fly...

If you or a loved one suffers from chronic pain, pay close attention to today’s message. It might save you from making a choice that can hurt more than it helps.

As I’ve mentioned, last...

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www.MusicTherapy.org

American Music Therapy Association Facebook Page

American Music Therapy Association Twitter Page

Kennedy Center

Health General info about music therapy

Did you...

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www.HerosJourneyFoundation.orgwww.MichaelMervosh.com

Did you know you can use your body as its own resonating chamber in order to feel an exchange with the flow of the world...