"Now is no time to think of what you do not have. Think of what you can do with what there is." – Ernest Hemmingway. There are many benefits of writing for seniors, but more than anything, remember that creative writing is fun! All you need is paper, a pen, and a little imagination to get started. Read More to find out where to begin on our latest blog.

Art has a way of bridging gaps, to knit generations together through the barriers of social distancing, closed doors, and masked faces.

“The mental health consequences of isolation can be dire,” says art therapist Morgan DeFranco. “You’re used to looking forward to seeing friends and family and suddenly that face-to-face interaction is gone. Art helps heal depression and anxiety. If a kid made me a picture, even if I didn’t know exactly what it was, it would warm my heart.

VALIDATION: to recognize, establish, or illustrate the worthiness or legitimacy of someone. You never know how such a small gesture as simple as talking can make someone’s day.

Gratitude turns what we have into enough. Research suggests that positive reactions to receiving a benefit are not simple expressions of momentary happiness. Rather, they’re a means to spark the desire to give back to others, the community, and the world.