by Tess Lojacono | Aug 21, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Adult Care, Dementia, Elder Care, Mental Health, Music therapy, Musical Healing, National Wellness Month, Uncategorized
Have you ever noticed how just a few notes of a familiar song can instantly transport you to another time and place? Music has an extraordinary ability to awaken memories, calm anxious minds, and connect people in ways that words sometimes cannot. For older adults,... 
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 10, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Adult Care, Art, Creative Expression, Dementia, Early Learning, Elder Care, Exercise, Importance of Play, Mental Health, Music therapy, Uncategorized, Youth, Youth Care
Why EVERYONE Needs to Play When we hear the word play, many of us picture children building with blocks, jumping rope, or coloring with crayons. But play isn’t something we’re meant to outgrow. In fact, it remains one of the most important ways we learn,... 
by Tess Lojacono | Sep 26, 2025 | Active Lifestyle, Adult Care, Art, Art Therapy, Creative Expression, Elder Care, Healthy Living, Making decisions, Mental Health, Multi-Sensory Sessions, Music therapy
As the seasons change, many of us feel the pull to slow down and reflect. For older adults, this time of year can be especially meaningful—and engaging in creative activities like art and music can make it even richer. Just last week, one of our teaching artists... 
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,... 