November 2013 - Java Group Programs

A Ray of Hope: Rethinking ‘Aggression’

Author: KristineOn: Nov 26Categories: In the News No Comments

All behaviors have meaning and aggressive behaviors have been called ‘responsive’ because research suggests that aggression is not unpredictable or meaningless, [1] but rather often a response to something frustrating or confusing. There is an increasing...

Loneliness in Senior Living: A Cry Unheard

Author: KristineOn: Nov 26Categories: In the News No Comments

In his book, “A Cry Unheard: New Insights into the Medical Consequences of Loneliness”, Dr. James Lynch calls loneliness a silent epidemic [2]. It is often difficult for those that are lonely to communicate. The need for meaningful human connection...

“Exactly What Our Residents Need!”

Author: KristineOn: Nov 26Categories: Testimonials No Comments

“Our residents are opening up in ways that they have never done before. We are gaining insight into their lives. The quotes from our staff about the Java Music Club program: “This is fantastic, exactly what our residents need!” From...

Free Updates for Java Music Club Facilitators!

Author: KristineOn: Nov 26Categories: For Facilitators No Comments

If you have the Java Music Club program at your organization and have not received the updates sent out over the past year, please send us an email. Some emails with attachments bounce so you’ll need to check your junk mail and add us to your safe...

Tips for Group Facilitators

Author: KristineOn: Nov 25Categories: For Facilitators No Comments

The Talking Stick and Flu Season Note: If you would like a free print out of this article please email info@javagp.com We know the flu season can be a particular challenge when using the talking stick at the Java Music Club. Many group members love the...

Talking Sticks from the Coast of Beautiful British Columbia, Canada

Author: KristineOn: Nov 25Categories: In the News 2 Comments

The Java Music Club uses an Aboriginal traditional talking stick as a part of the mutual support group program. The talking stick is passed from group member to group member and serves as a reminder to honour each person there and to help participants...

Inaugural Canadian Conference on Culture Change

Author: KristineOn: Nov 25Categories: In the News No Comments

Walk with me…changing the culture of aging together. March 24-25, 2014. Hyatt Regency, Toronto, Canada. Join together with older adults/residents, their families, researchers, service providers and policy makers to learn with and from each other....

Masonic Homes of California win the Windchimes at LeadingAge 2013!

Author: KristineOn: Nov 25Categories: In the News No Comments

Gary Charland, Executive Vice President of Masonic Homes of California is the lucky winner of the windchimes drawn at the Java Music Club booth at the LeadingAge Conference held in Dallas, Texas October 27-31, 2013. The windchimes are an integral part...