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 | 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... 
by Tess Lojacono | Apr 10, 2026 | Asking for help, Autism, Expressionist Art, Family Art, Healthy Living, Love, Mental Health, Youth, Youth Care
Understanding and Supporting Autism April is Autism Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding, acceptance, and support for individuals on the autism spectrum. Autism is not a single experience—it is a spectrum that includes a wide range of... 
by Tess Lojacono | Apr 3, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Adult Care, Alzheimer's Disease, Art, Easter, Folk Art, Love, Personal, Springtime
Easter is celebrated in beautiful and meaningful ways all around the world. From flower-covered crosses and colorful street art to community traditions that bring people together, these displays remind us of the hope, renewal, and joy that Easter represents. Here are... 