Kristine, Author at Java Group Programs

New Research! “It makes life worthwhile”

Author: KristineOn: Dec 08Categories: In the News No Comments

New Research! “It makes life worthwhile”

New research published this past week in the Journal of Aging & Mental Health examines the Java Mentorship program as an innovative approach to an ongoing problem of loneliness in long-term care.1 The presence of uncertainty surrounding the spread...

Seeking Serenity – 5 Easy Ways

Author: KristineOn: Dec 08Categories: In the News No Comments

Seeking Serenity – 5 Easy Ways

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“Do not let your difficulties fill you with anxiety; after all it is only in the darkest nights that stars shine more brightly.” – Ali Ibn Abi Talib It’s 3:00 am. I wake up and immediately get a hit of anxiety. It’s the free-floating kind and...

A Heart-Felt Thank You to Healthcare Staff

Author: KristineOn: Dec 08Categories: In the News No Comments

A Heart-Felt Thank You to Healthcare Staff

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I’d like to join the long line of those who are thanking the millions of healthcare workers around the world who are demonstrating such extraordinary courage and strength during COVID-19. A special thank you for those working in senior living over these...

The Development and Evaluation of JAVAGROUP-digital

Author: KristineOn: Sep 07Categories: Uncategorized No Comments

In the context of COVID-19 and the imposed regulations of physical distancing to “flatten the curve”, the prevalence of social isolation and loneliness of aging Canadians has dramatically increased. The Java Music Club is an evidence-based peer support...

Residents – The Real Fighters of Loneliness

Author: KristineOn: Sep 07Categories: In the News, Testimonials No Comments

Residents – The Real Fighters of Loneliness

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Seton Villa Retirement Centre is located in beautiful British Columbia and is a thriving and sustainable neighbourhood community. This centre promotes health, independence, and provides affordable living for seniors. I had an opportunity to interview...

Thriving During COVID Webinar Sept 16th!

Author: KristineOn: Sep 07Categories: In the News No Comments

Thriving During COVID Webinar Sept 16th!

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September 16, 2020 11:00am – 12:00pm PDT This past April, The National Institute on Aging called attention to research which links severe health risks for older people due to loneliness and depression. Some of these health risks include high blood pressure,...

More Ways to Adapt Java Groups During COVID-19

Author: KristineOn: Jun 29Categories: For Facilitators No Comments

The COVID-19 virus is having widespread and devastating effects for seniors, especially those living in congregate care. Apart from direct physical health concerns, living in isolation with fear of the virus causes significant anxiety. The loss of friends...

New Research Published – Plus 7 Tips for Addressing Social Isolation

Author: KristineOn: Jun 29Categories: For Facilitators, In the News No Comments

New Research Published – Plus 7 Tips for Addressing Social Isolation

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Social isolation and loneliness among residents in senior living communities have been epidemic, even before the COVID-19 pandemic. This is despite the best efforts of organizations to provide quality of life programning. Recently two new peer-reviewed...

Java Huddles

Author: KristineOn: Jun 13Categories: For Facilitators No Comments

The Strength of Peer Support at Work Presented by Dr. Kristine Theurer,Founder, President, Java Group Programs, Inc. Health care workers are often under high stress. Sometimes this stress comes from their personal lives and sometimes from challenges they...

Creating Calm

Author: KristineOn: Apr 02Categories: For Facilitators 2 Comments

Simple Activities for Stressful Times Presented by Dr. Kristine Theurer,Founder, President, Java Group Programs, Inc. This webinar has been voted LeadingAge Knowledge Center’s Best of 2020! Worry serves a useful purpose – it warns us of danger,...