by Tess Lojacono | Aug 28, 2026 | Abstract Art/Modern Art, American Artist Appreciation Month, Art, Artist of the Month, Dementia, Early Learning, Expressionist Art, Our Heroes, Youth
It’s Never Too Late to Bloom Every August, we celebrate American Artist Appreciation Month, honoring the individuals whose creativity has enriched our lives and inspired generations. This year, we’d like to introduce you to an extraordinary artist whose... 
by Tess Lojacono | Aug 14, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Adult Care, American Artist Appreciation Month, Art, Art Therapy, Creative Expression, Dementia, Elder Care, Healthy Living, Mental Health, Uncategorized
American Artist Appreciation Month, August is a wonderful time to celebrate not only famous artists, but the artist that lives inside each of us. Many people believe creativity belongs only to professional painters or talented sculptors. The truth is, as FAM says:... 
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 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...