by Tess Lojacono | Aug 14, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Adult Care, American Artist Appreciation Month, Art, Art Therapy, Creative Expression, Dementia, Elder Care, Healthy Living, Mental Health, Uncategorized
American Artist Appreciation Month, August is a wonderful time to celebrate not only famous artists, but the artist that lives inside each of us. Many people believe creativity belongs only to professional painters or talented sculptors. The truth is, as FAM says:... 
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 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 22, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Adult Care, Art Therapy, Creative Expression, May Holidays, Personal
Memorial Day is a time set aside to remember and honor the men and women who have lost their lives in military service. The holiday began after the Civil War, when communities gathered to decorate the graves of fallen soldiers. Originally known as Decoration Day, it... 
by Tess Lojacono | May 15, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Adult Care, Art, Art Therapy, Elder Care, Expressionist Art, Family Art, Folk Art, Healthy Living, Impressionism, Mental Health, Personal, Realism, Springtime, Springtime Art, Youth
May is a month filled with color, growth, and light—and artists across the world capture its beauty in unique and inspiring ways. Painters like Jennifer Taylor (see acrylic painting above), Kirsten Handelmann, Evgeni Gordiets, and Tamara Andjus bring nature to life... 