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SUMMARY:Aging with Harmony: The Joy of Lifelong Music
DESCRIPTION:Join Jennifer A. Yurkovich\, MS\, LPMT\, MT-BC\, for an inspiring one-hour session on aging vibrantly through music. Whether you are dusting off an old instrument or learning something new\, music is a powerful partner in supporting mental and emotional vitality. In this class\, you’ll gain musical strategies that foster cognitive longevity and emotional well-being\, helping you stay sharp\, connected\, and joyful at every stage of life.\nActively participating in music engages many areas of the brain at once\, making it a uniquely effective way to support both thinking and feeling. \nThis dynamic brain workout supports:\n– Executive function through rhythm\, listening\, and musical processing\n– Emotional health by reducing stress and strengthening pathways tied to joy and social connection \nInteractive interventions include:\n– Skill revival by reconnecting with past musical talents or exploring new ones\n– Daily rhythm using music to support mood\, sleep\, and physical coordination\n– Mindful play through simple\, active exercises designed to keep the brain sharp \nSchedule:\n• Tuesday | March 24\, 2026\n• 1:00 – 2:00 pm \nFee:\n• Free \nLocation:\n• Philip Heit Center (150 W. Main St. New Albany\, OH)\n• Conference Room on the first floor \nJennifer Yurkovich is a licensed and board-certified music therapist with a deep passion for helping individuals find healing through music. With over 15 years of experience\, Jennifer transitioned from a distinguished career in pediatric hospitals to private practice\, bringing her clinical expertise and heartfelt approach directly to the community.\nJennifer’s background is rooted in evidence-based care. She spent nearly a decade at Nationwide Children’s Hospital\, specifically in the NICU and Cardiac ICU\, where she\nsupported families through complex medical journeys. Her commitment to the field is further highlighted by her published research in the Journal of Music Therapy. \nToday\, Jennifer focuses on several specialized areas of care:\n• Grief & Bereavement: Providing a gentle space for processing loss\, including specialized support for miscarriage and life transitions.\n• Senior Wellness & Memory Care: Enhancing quality of life and cognitive connection through “whole brain” musical engagement.\n• Early Childhood: Leading interventions that promote developmental milestones and deep caregiver bonding.\nJennifer believes music is a fundamental part of the human experience and a vital tool for wellness. She looks forward to helping you and your family explore how music can bring comfort\, connection\, and growth into your lives. \nREGISTER NOW
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LOCATION:Philip Heit Center\, 150 W Main Street\, New Albany\, OH\, 43054\, United States
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