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 | 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 19, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Art, Creative Expression, Healthy Living, June Holidays, Juneteenth, Uncategorized, Youth
Why This Important Day Matters Juneteenth is one of the most important—and for many years, one of the least widely understood—holidays in American history. Observed on June 19, Juneteenth commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Texas finally... 
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 | Mar 20, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Adult Care, Art, Art Therapy, Asking for help, Creative Expression, Elder Care, Healthy Living, Kindness, Love, Mental Health, Springtime, Uncategorized
Welcoming Color Back Into the World Today, March 20, we celebrate the first official day of spring — a season that feels like a deep breath after winter’s long pause. Buds appear, flowers bloom, birds return, and suddenly the world is filled with color again. Spring... 