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 | 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 | Jul 11, 2025 | Active Lifestyle, Asking for help, Assistive Technology, Autism, Early Learning, Early Learning, Healthy Living, Intergenerational, Mental Health, News, Robotics, Social Robotics, Uncategorized, Youth
Thanks to a generous $500 donation from the Elfinwild Lions Club, our FAMbot Learning program is reaching more children who benefit from a little extra support in their learning journey. Inspired by a powerful presentation from our very own Ingrid Kalchthaler, this... 
by Tess Lojacono | Jun 13, 2025 | Art, Art Therapy, Asking for help, Assistive Technology, Autism, Creative Expression, Early Learning, Early Learning, Kindness, Love, Mental Health, Robotics, Social Robotics, Youth, Youth Care
At Fine Art Miracles, (FAM), we believe that everyone—regardless of age or ability—deserves the opportunity to experience the joy, connection, and healing power of creative expression! Recently we were honored to provide In-House Field Trips to some of Pittsburgh... 
by Tess Lojacono | May 16, 2025 | Active Lifestyle, Asking for help, Assistive Technology, Autism, Creative Expression, Elder Care, Healthy Living, International Youth Day, Kindness, Love, Making decisions, Mental Health, Music therapy, News, Personal, Tips, Tutorial, Uncategorized, Youth, Youth Care
It might sound like a lovely sentiment—but sometimes, it takes a spark of creativity (and compassion) to make it real. In England, a thoughtful music teacher was inspired by a single, powerful moment. He watched one of his students, who lives with cerebral palsy,... 
by Tess Lojacono | Feb 14, 2025 | Active Lifestyle, Adult Care, Alzheimer's Disease, Asking for help, Assistive Technology, Elder Care, Healthy Living, Kindness, Love, Mental Health, News, Personal, Social Robotics, Uncategorized
Tis the season of Love, and at Fine Art Miracles (FAM), Love is what has always inspired us to create transformative experiences for individuals with challenges, especially for our Older Adults. That’s why we’re excited to offer our Multi-Sensory Sessions, a unique... 