by Tess Lojacono | Sep 11, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Art, Asking for help, Holiday Traditions, Our Heroes, Patriot Day, Truly Listening
September 11 is a day many of us remember with remarkable clarity. We remember where we were. We remember the images. We remember the people who were lost and the extraordinary courage of those who ran toward danger to help others. Patriot Day is a time to honor the... 
by Tess Lojacono | Sep 4, 2026 | Active Lifestyle, Active Retirement, Importance of Friendships, Importance of Play, Personal, Volunteering
Finding Connection, Purpose, and Joy Retirement is often imagined as a time of freedom: no alarm clock, no commute, and finally having time to do all those things you’ve been putting off. But there’s another side to retirement that doesn’t get talked... 
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 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 | 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:...