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 26, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Art, Artist of the Month, Creative Expression, Expressionist Art, Healthy Living, Kindness, Making decisions, Mental Health, Youth
Magdalena Abakanowicz Born June 20, 1930 Abakanowicz created powerful sculptural works exploring: humanity community individuality resilience Many of Abakanowicz’s sculptures are groups of human figures—similar, yet all slightly different—which beautifully... 
by Tess Lojacono | Jun 12, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Art, Asking for help, Creative Expression, Early Learning, Family Art, Healthy Living, Kindness, Making decisions, Mental Health, Nature, Robotics, Social Robotics, Uncategorized, Youth
Art, Imagination, and Community All Summer Long As school lets out and summer begins, families everywhere start searching for creative ways to keep children engaged, active, and inspired. The good news is that some of the best summer art activities require only simple... 
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 29, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Asking for help, Healthy Living, Kindness, May Holidays, Mental Health, Nature, Springtime, Unusual Holidays, Youth
A Little Whimsy to Celebrate the Season Not every holiday is steeped in history—some are simply meant to make us smile. Slugs Return to Capistrano Day is one of those delightfully quirky celebrations that reminds us not to take life too seriously. Inspired by the more... 
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... 