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01/30/2026

NATIONAL FUN AT WORK DAY

Fight the workday doldrums during National Fun At Work Day on the last Friday in January!

Many people spend a good portion of their lives at work, so why should they not try to enjoy it? While looking to find fun things to do at work, let your imagination be the leader. Make sure to obtain your boss's approval for whatever fun and exciting things you choose to do. Better yet, get your boss involved in the fun!

Dave Hemseth and Leslie Yerkes, co-authors of 301 Ways to Have Fun at Work say, “Organizations that integrate fun into work have lower levels of absenteeism, greater job satisfaction, increased productivity, and less downtime.”

01/29/2026

Will EXPRESSIVE ARTS THERAPY benefit my loved one? (Family)

Will our residents feel engaged in an EXPRESSIVE ARTS THERAPY group? (Staff)

Will EXPRESSIVE ARTS THERAPY really help me to express my feelings? (Client)

Here is what people are saying about Franci's Individual and Group Expressive Arts Therapy sessions!!

To learn more about Expressive Arts Therapy and all other services at Clear Guidance, please visit us at https://buff.ly/HX0SGmT

01/28/2026

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01/27/2026

Franci DuMar, one of three amazing Expressive Arts Therapists at Clear Guidance, has her own page in Psychology Today.

"As an Expressive Arts Therapist and Registered Drama Therapist, I integrate creative activities into my sessions with clients to strengthen the therapeutic process using music, dance, storytelling, visual art, and other mindfulness techniques.
My goal is to help clients live happier and healthier lives, even when experiencing cognitive changes, by providing accessible therapeutic support that is tailored individually to each client and their unique passions, abilities, and needs."

To view Franci's page in Psychology Today, please click here https://buff.ly/NWp6jtD

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01/26/2026

WHAT IS EXPRESSIVE ARTS THERAPY?

The International Expressive Arts Therapy Association (IEATA) explains that expressive arts therapy is a multimodal approach, combining several expressive arts—movement, writing, music, and more—"to foster deep personal growth and community development." As a multimodal therapy, it draws on a few different types of single-modal approaches.

Four types of creative arts often used in expressive arts therapy include:
*ART THERAPY: This approach involves utilizing visual arts such as drawing, painting, and sculpting to work through emotions, thoughts, or experiences.
*DANCE THERAPY: This type of therapy uses physical movement and dance to help people cope with mental health symptoms such as anxiety, stress, and depression.
*MUSIC THERAPY: This approach utilizes listening to or creating music to help improve mood and ease anxiety.
*WRITING THERAPY: This form of therapy involves exploring thoughts and emotions through writing approaches such as journaling or creating poems or fictional stories.

While each of these therapeutic modalities can be used on its own, expressive arts therapy is an integration of several approaches together, sometimes in the same session. It can also be incorporated into other therapy methods and integrates well with several approaches.

To read the full article by By Kendra Cherry, MSEd for VeryWellMind online, please click here https://buff.ly/r74ebl0

To learn about the Clear Guidance Expressive Arts Therapy program, please click here https://buff.ly/0wq2Ky5

01/23/2026

NATIONAL HANDWRITING DAY

National Handwriting Day on January 23rd encourages us to put pen to paper and write out our thoughts. According to the Writing Instrument Manufacturers Association, it is a chance for all to re-explore the purity and power of handwriting.

While technology speeds up the writing process and makes communication more efficient worldwide, there's something to be said for writing thoughts longhand. Whether it's a journal, notes, or even a letter to someone, the act of writing with pen and paper is a supremely tactile and patient practice. If it does anything, it forces the body and the mind to slow down and resynchronize.

Look around. In mere seconds, letters and words form when we text or email. Phones transmit our voices in real time. Once sent or said, those words cannot be recalled.

Meanwhile, writing longhand feels like taking a deep breath. Jumbled thoughts must be sorted before the ink spills onto a white page. They must count and be worthy of the lines that will fill it. It's an exercise in faith. And it requires practice, too.

01/21/2026

Tammy Pozerycki and her Essential Skills for Dementia Care training was featured in the Geriatric Resource Centre's newsletter!

Thank you Marci and Brooke for including Clear Guidance in your newsletter. We truly appreciate it and hope to continue to partner with you for your future dementia educational needs.

"Tammy's training class was a great success for our entire team. We plan to add additional training sessions to enhance our caregivers' dementia training."
- Marci Sage, Managing Director, Geriatric Resource Centre

To learn more about partnering with Clear Guidance to increase the quality of life for your clients, patients, participants, family, and staff, please contact Tammy Pozerycki at 508-861-6709 or tammypozerycki@clearguidance.org

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01/19/2026

A HIDDEN BRAIN SIGNAL MAY REVEAL ALZHEIMER'S LONG BEFORE DIAGNOSIS

Date: January 12, 2026
Source: Brown University
Summary: Researchers have discovered a brain activity pattern that can predict which people with mild cognitive impairment are likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. Using a noninvasive brain scanning technique and a custom analysis tool, they detected subtle changes in electrical signals tied to memory processing years before diagnosis. The findings point to a new way of spotting Alzheimer’s early—by listening directly to how neurons behave.

Using a specially designed analysis tool, scientists at Brown University have identified a brain-based biomarker that may help predict whether mild cognitive impairment will progress into Alzheimer's disease. The approach focuses on measuring electrical activity produced by neurons, offering a new way to spot early signs of the disease directly in the brain.

To read the full article by Science Daily online, please click here https://buff.ly/cipU96h

01/16/2026

NATIONAL FIG NEWTON DAY

National Fig Newton Day on January 16th annually recognizes a tasty pastry enjoyed across the country.

A Nabisco's trademarked version of the fig roll, Newtons are a pastry filled with fig paste. Fig Newtons have an unusual and characteristic shape that has been adopted by many competitors, including generic fig bars.

Up until the 19th century, many physicians believed most illnesses were related to digestion problems. As a remedy, they recommended a daily intake of biscuits and fruit. Fig rolls served as an ideal solution to their advice, which remained a locally produced handmade product.

In 1891, Philadelphia baker and fig-lover Charles Roser invented and patented the machine, which inserted fig paste into a thick pastry dough. The Cambridgeport, MA-based Kennedy Biscuit Company then purchased Roser's recipe. They began mass production after purchasing the recipe. In 1891, they produced the first Fig Newtons baked at the F.A. Kennedy Steam Bakery. The company named the pastries after the town of Newton, Massachusetts.

After recently becoming associated, the Kennedy Biscuit Company and the New York Biscuit company merged to form Nabisco. The new company trademarked the fig rolls as Fig Newtons.

01/14/2026

SURVEY REVEALS MAJORITY OF NEW ENGLAND FAMILIES SEEK SENIOR CARE ONLY IN A CRISIS

To view the survey results, please click here: https://buff.ly/OL2eHAW

The Aging Life Care Association® (ALCA) was formed in 1985 to advance dignified, coordinated care for older adults in the United States. With nearly 2,000 members nationwide, Aging Life Care Professionals® have cared for about two million older adults over its history. ALCA Members are distinguished from others practicing care management as they must meet stringent education, experience, and certification requirements and adhere to the ALCA Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice. Members may be trained in several fields including, but not limited to, counseling, gerontology, mental health, nursing, occupational therapy, physical therapy, psychology, or social work; with a specialized focus on issues related to aging and elder care.

The New England Chapter (ALCA NE) supports professionals across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine who remain a trusted resource for families and professionals seeking clarity and confidence in aging care decisions.

CLEAR GUIDANCE is a proud member of ALCA!
To learn more about Clear Guidance, our team of experts, and the services we provide, please visit https://buff.ly/sl9geVz

01/12/2026

By Angelica Stabile Fox News

MISSING SLEEP MAY TAKE A HIDDEN TOLL ON YOUR BRAIN AND LONGEVITY, RESEARCH REVEALS
INSUFFICIENT SLEEP HAS HIGHER MORTALITY RISK THAN BAD DIET AND LACK OF EXERCISE, STUDY FINDS

New research from the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), published in the journal Sleep Advances, found that poor sleep may shorten life expectancy more than other lifestyle factors like diet, exercise and loneliness. The researchers analyzed nationwide CDC survey data, identifying trends associated with average life expectancy by county, according to a press release. The study found that lack of adequate sleep led to higher mortality risk in every U.S. state and was the top behavioral driver compared to other factors, only behind smoking.

Senior study author Andrew McHill, Ph.D., associate professor and director of the Sleep, Chronobiology, and Health Laboratory in the OHSU School of Nursing, noted in a statement that he did not expect sleep to be "so strongly correlated" to life expectancy. "We’ve always thought sleep is important, but this research really drives that point home: People really should strive to get seven to nine hours of sleep, if at all possible," he said. "This research shows that we need to prioritize sleep at least as much as we do [in] what we eat or how we exercise."

In a previous interview with Fox News Digital, Dr. Daniel Amen, psychiatrist and owner of Amen Clinics in California, emphasized how important sleep is for brain function and longevity. "Sleep is so important," he said. "When you sleep, your brain cleans and washes itself. And if you don't sleep seven to nine hours at night, your brain looks older than you are — there's less blood flow, and it increases inflammation in the brain."

"Your brain doesn't have enough time to get rid of the toxins that build up during the day."
Lack of adequate sleep can lead to poor decisions and foster toxic cycles, the doctor warned.
"If your brain has less activity in the front part, not only are you tired, but you're also hungrier, and you're more likely to not make the best decisions," he said. "Which, of course, will stress you out, and then you won't sleep well the next night."

One small change to promote longevity and brain health is to try getting to bed 15 minutes earlier, Amen suggested. "Really be purposeful about not being distracted by Netflix or your phone," he said. "And when you get up in the morning, say to yourself, ‘Today is going to be a great day.’ The more positive you are, the better your brain."

01/09/2026

NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT APPRECIATION DAY

Across the country on January 9th each year, citizens take the lead to show support on National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.

Law Enforcement Officers of every rank and file have chosen a profession that puts their life on the line every day for their communities. They've answered a call to public service that is demanding and often unappreciated.

From local, state, and federal, their duties command dedication. The jobs are often thankless and take them away from their families for long hours. Rarely do they know what their days have in store for them. Often law enforcement are the only paid emergency resource a community has. More often they work in coordination with other local, state, and federal organizations to make communities safer.

On National Law Enforcement Day, we have an opportunity to thank them for their service and offer a token of respect.

There are several ways to show your support. Send a note of thanks to your local, county or state police agency. Wear blue, turn your social media channels blue or shine a blue porch light to show your support. Share your support using to share on social media.

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