by Tess Lojacono | Jul 31, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Adult Care, Alzheimer's Disease, Art, Artist of the Month, Creative Expression, Dementia, Elder Care, Healthy Living, Mental Health, Robotics, Social Robotics, Uncategorized, Youth Care
Artist Spotlight: Nam June Paik Art, Technology, and Seeing the Future Long before smartphones, video screens, and digital art became part of everyday life, Nam June Paik imagined a world where art and technology would work together. Born in Korea in 1932, Paik became... 
by Tess Lojacono | Jul 24, 2026 | Adult Care, Alzheimer's Disease, Art, Art Therapy, Asking for help, Assistive Technology, Creative Expression, Dementia, Elder Care, Healthy Living, Kindness, Love, Mental Health, Multi-Sensory Sessions, Music therapy, Social Robotics, Uncategorized
A Conversation About Dementia, Dignity, and Innovation Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with Rachael Wonderlin, a nationally recognized dementia care Consultant, Educator and advocate. Our conversation centered around something we both care deeply... 
by Tess Lojacono | Jul 17, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Adult Care, Alzheimer's Disease, Asking for help, Creative Expression, Elder Care, Healthy Living, Intergenerational, Love, Mental Health, Nature, Personal, Truly Listening, Unusual Holidays, World Listening Day, Youth
Revisiting a Lost Skill In our busy world, listening can sometimes become a lost skill. We hear countless sounds every day—traffic, music, conversations, birds, wind—but how often do we truly listen? Today, World Listening Day invites us to slow down and pay... 
by Tess Lojacono | Jul 3, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Adult Care, Alzheimer's Disease, Art, Art Therapy, Expressionist Art, Family Art, Fourth of July, Mental Health, Uncategorized
Independence: More Than a National Holiday Each year on July 4th, we celebrate independence—the founding of a nation and the freedoms that shaped its future. Fireworks light the sky, flags wave proudly, and families gather to commemorate a defining moment in American... 
by Tess Lojacono | Jun 5, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Adult Care, Alzheimer's Disease, Art Therapy, Asking for help, Assistive Technology, Elder Care, Healthy Living, Kindness, Love, Making decisions, Mental Health, Multi-Sensory Sessions, Uncategorized
Understanding “Miracle” Alzheimer’s Treatments When a loved one has Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, it’s natural to search for hope. Families want answers, comfort, and above all, something that might help preserve memory and connection. Unfortunately, this deep... 
by Tess Lojacono | May 8, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Adult Care, Alzheimer's Disease, Kindness, Love, May Holidays, Mother's Day, Springtime, Youth
Mother’s Day is a time to honor the love, care, and strength that mothers bring into our lives. Its origins trace back to early 20th-century efforts to recognize the sacrifices women made for their families and communities. But beyond flowers and cards, this day holds... 