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 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 15, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Adult Care, Art, Art Therapy, Elder Care, Expressionist Art, Family Art, Folk Art, Healthy Living, Impressionism, Mental Health, Personal, Realism, Springtime, Springtime Art, Youth
May is a month filled with color, growth, and light—and artists across the world capture its beauty in unique and inspiring ways. Painters like Jennifer Taylor (see acrylic painting above), Kirsten Handelmann, Evgeni Gordiets, and Tamara Andjus bring nature to life... 
by Tess Lojacono | Apr 24, 2026 | Art, Art Therapy, Artist of the Month, Creative Expression, Realism
Featured Artist of the Month On April 26, 1798, one of history’s most passionate and expressive painters the world has seen, was born: Eugène Delacroix. Delacroix became one of the leading figures of the Romantic movement in art, a style that emphasized emotion,... 
by Tess Lojacono | Apr 17, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Art, Art Therapy, Asking for help, Earth Month, Expressionist Art, Family Art, Healthy Living, Kindness, Youth
Honoring Our Planet on Earth Day Each April, people around the world come together to celebrate Earth Day—a reminder that our planet is both beautiful and fragile. Earth Day began in 1970 as a movement to raise awareness about environmental issues. Over the decades,...