Kristine, Author at Java Group Programs

A 10-Year Old on a Mission

Author: KristineOn: Mar 30Categories: In the News, Testimonials No Comments

When I heard about Greta Thunberg, a young girl who began calling for stronger action on climate change from the Swedish Parliament when she only 15, I was impressed at her determination at such a young age. I thought that this was something unique. That...

Gratitude and Happiness: Finding Hope in the Winter Months

Author: KristineOn: Dec 02Categories: For Facilitators No Comments

Gratitude and Happiness: Finding Hope in the Winter Months

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“A ray of hope flitters in the sky, a tiny star lights up way up high.” “When a child is born” is my favorite Christmas song. There is something about this beautiful song that has brought me comfort (and a few tears at times). Winter is a tough...

New Research Published – Peer Mentoring Reduces Loneliness and Depression

Author: KristineOn: Nov 12Categories: In the News No Comments

New Research Published – Peer Mentoring Reduces Loneliness and Depression

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Reducing Loneliness and Depression: The Power of Peer Mentoring in Long-term Care Theurer et al. (2019) Loneliness is all around us. It is linked with depression and is arguably one of the most critical health issues facing our society. Yet feeling lonely...

How to Improve Immunization Rates

Author: KristineOn: Nov 12Categories: In the News No Comments

How to Improve Immunization Rates

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Getting a flu shot matters. “Flu and pneumonia are a critical health concern, and in recent years have resulted in over 50,000 deaths annually, making it the eighth-leading cause of death, just behind diabetes,” says Alison Bryant, Ph.D., senior vice...

“Making New Friends and Keeping Them.”

Author: KristineOn: Nov 12Categories: In the News, Testimonials No Comments

“Making New Friends and Keeping Them.”

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You may never have heard of a city called Port Alberni. It is beautiful—located on Vancouver Island in the province of British Columbia, Canada and almost completely surrounded by mountains. While Port Alberni might not be as well known as other cities,...

Canada’s First Ever Dementia Village

Author: KristineOn: Jul 24Categories: Events No Comments

Last week I attended the opening of a new beautiful small community, set in a peaceful neighbourhood. It is a place where people living with dementia can live a full life in cottage-style households. This is The Village Langley – Canada’s...

Revera Launches Java Across Canada

Author: KristineOn: Jul 23Categories: In the News, Testimonials No Comments

Revera Launches Java Across Canada

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Thank you, Revera! This week Java Music, a peer support program, was shipped to all Revera retirement communities across Canada—giving staff evidence-based tools to engage residents and help target social isolation and loneliness. In an effort the enhance...

‘Friends Day Out’: Java Music Club Complements RSVP’s Respite Care Program

Author: KristineOn: Jul 23Categories: For Facilitators, Testimonials No Comments

Nevada-RSVP-Java Music Program in Action!

‘Friends Day Out’: Java Music Club Complements RSVP’s Respite Care Program

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Nevada Rural Counties RSVP Program’s (RSVP) Respite Care Program meets the basic needs of caregivers who are faced with the daunting task of providing 24/7 care for elder Nevadans, Veterans and persons living with a disability. This vital assistance...

How to Save 3 Million: The Surprising Economics of Loneliness

Author: KristineOn: Jul 20Categories: In the News No Comments

How to Save 3 Million: The Surprising Economics of Loneliness

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By Kristine Theurer, PhD “If it doesn’t help my bottom line, I’m not interested.” I was having a brief chat at a conference with a CEO who operates 10 senior living homes, explaining how peer support and mentoring reduces loneliness and social...

How to End Loneliness

Author: KristineOn: Apr 15Categories: In the News No Comments

How to End Loneliness

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Loneliness is everywhere. Peer support – residents helping resident – is a cost effective and powerful approach to ending loneliness in senior living. Yet in the search for a solution, peer support is often overlooked. How can we create creating...