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    • Elizabeth Stanbro: Opening minds through art

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    What do you picture when you think about people living with memory issues? For instance, think about the word “dementia”. Do you come up with a positive picture? One of our society’s common –...
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    Dr. Lokon wins Gen2Gen Innovation Fellowship

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    Oxford, Ohio, September 23, 2020—Encore.org today announced that Dr. Elizabeth “Like” Lokon has been selected as one of 15 Gen2Gen Innovation Fellows, a group of the nation’s most talented...
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    Featured Site: Husson University

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    At Husson University in Bangor, Maine, Kathi Smith, Assistant Professor of Studio Arts & Art Appreciation, and Dr. Laurie Mouradian, Chair & Professor, School of Occupation Therapy, had to...
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    Staying Connected Virtually

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    “The scientific evidence is convincing. Strong social ties are good for one’s health” (Lubben, 2017).   Loneliness, a subjective feeling of being isolated caused by having inadequate...
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    World Art Day 2020: Sharing Creativity in Isolation

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    On April 15, 2020, we decided to host a public video conference call to share creativity and inspiration during a time of uncertainty. We invited artists of all ages and specialties to share their...
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    Feature Site: Goddard House

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    Goddard House Assisted Living in Brookline, MA began its OMA journey in 2016 when Ginny Mazur became an OMA trained facilitator. In 2018, another staff member, Erica Curcio, became the second OMA...
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