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3 Key Variables that Enhance Happiness

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

Do you have the budget blues? Are you looking for a way to enhance the happiness of residents living in your community but you are dealing with an ever-shrinking budget? Well, look no further. Research indicates that investing in mental health has the...

“Magic is what I call it”

Author: KristineOn: Jul 23Categories: Testimonials 1 Comment

I still [after 3 years] have the privilege of facilitating the Java Mentorship Program at the Village by the Station every Friday morning. I truly believe that the mentors that have been recruited and maintained are doing wonderful things in our building...

A Ray of Hope for Dementia

Author: KristineOn: Jul 22Categories: In the News No Comments

In May of 2017, the World Health Organization (WHO) unanimously adopted a global plan on dementia at the 70th session of the World Health Assembly in Geneva. The plan follows ten years of advocacy by ADI for a global response to the growing impact of...

Java Kindles Sharing after Wildfire

Author: KristineOn: Nov 20Categories: In the News 2 Comments

Earlier this year a devastating wildfire struck the town of Fort McMurray. The fire spanned 2000 square miles, about 3/4 the size of the State of Delaware) and destroyed 2400 structures, about 10% of the city. It forced more than 80,000 residents to evacuate....

The Science of Forgiveness

Author: KristineOn: Nov 15Categories: In the News 4 Comments

“To err is human, to forgive, divine.” —Alexander Pope As we age, the importance of making peace with others becomes more apparent, and the benefit is that we gain a sense of peace with ourselves. Authors of a recent article in the...

Is cruise ship living missing the boat?

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

Volunteering is associated with mental well-being, particularly in older adults. Yet we persist in doing things to and for residents, providing a steady diet of light social events, taking away opportunities for them to contribute, to give back. I argue...

“It is a joy to see them share so openly!”: Java at Sherbrooke Community Centre

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

Saskatoon’s Sherbrooke Community Centre, a centre that embraces the Eden Alternative Philosophy, is a warm and welcoming place: there are 263 residents, 100 Community Day Program participants, 500 volunteers, families, friends, students, pets, and over...

A New Kind of Social Calendar

Author: KristineOn: Nov 15Categories: For Facilitators No Comments

Are you looking for a new way to put together a social calendar? Imagine this. Every day residents get up in the morning, have their breakfast and then look to see what’s happening that day on their social calendars. Instead of seeing the usual, bingo,...

Social Identity – The Key to Good Health?

Author: KristineOn: Jul 13Categories: Events No Comments

There is no disputing the facts. Studies suggest that almost one in two residents in long-term care homes suffer from loneliness and depression. In the 1960s, Dr. Peter Townsend conducted an extensive study of care homes and found that loneliness was...

Fostering Calmness in Dementia Care

Author: KristineOn: Jul 11Categories: For Facilitators No Comments

Research has found that people living with dementia tend to reflect the emotions of those around them. This transfer of emotion is called ‘emotional contagion’. As their thinking abilities decline, they develop an increased sensitivity to other emotional...