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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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    April 2020 Quarterly Update for Ohio Department of M...

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    January 1, 2020 – March 31, 2020 Introduction During this quarter, we spent most of our energy recruiting universities and nursing homes to implement the OMA program. In adherence to the terms...
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    Ohio University med students doing OMA! Watch the 2-...

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    OMA helped prepare medical students at Ohio University to become better physicians. “It nourishes our souls… We’ve learned more about empathy and compassion and how we can bring...
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