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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

“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...

‘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...

5 Ways to Listen with Empathy

Author: KristineOn: Mar 12Categories: For Facilitators, In the News No Comments

5 Ways to Listen with Empathy

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“The most basic and powerful way to connect to another person is to listen. Just listen. Perhaps the most important thing we ever give each other is our attention.” – Rachel Naomi Remen Being a good listener is not easy despite our good...

How to calm distress in dementia

Author: KristineOn: Sep 17Categories: For Facilitators No Comments

“One of the most effective ways to overcome anxiety is to try to shift the focus of attention away from self and toward others.” Dalai Lama “I’m so lonely here.” That is how one individual living with dementia described their distress. In...

4 Ways to Get Emotionally Connected

Author: KristineOn: Sep 17Categories: For Facilitators No Comments

Feeling connected has a significant impact on our health and well-being, but a surprising number of people don’t feel connected.1 We can all feel emotionally disconnected at times. Are you looking for a way to build better relationships—with friends,...

The Java Webinar Series Now Available!

Author: KristineOn: Sep 17Categories: For Facilitators, Uncategorized No Comments

The Java Webinar Series are a partnership between Ontario Centres for Learning Research and Innovation in Long-Term Care hosted at the Bruyère Research Institute, Carleton University and Java Group Programs with funding provided by the Centre for Aging...

Dealing with Group Distractions? Four Helpful Approaches

Author: KristineOn: Apr 23Categories: For Facilitators No Comments

There are many distractions and challenges that can come up when facilitating a group. Sometimes these distractions are created – intentionally or unintentionally – by group members who may not feel emotionally safe. Sometimes it is because...

Engaging People with Dementia – 10 Easy Approaches

Author: KristineOn: Nov 12Categories: For Facilitators No Comments

There are many ways to engage those living with cognitive impairment. Here are a few tried and true approaches to consider: Say hello and use the person’s name. When visiting those living with dementia, avoid “How are you?”. Try “How’s life?”...

“I Don’t Do Groups!” (5 Helpful Tips to Promote Purpose and Meaningful Relationships))

Author: KristineOn: Nov 05Categories: For Facilitators, In the News 2 Comments

He who has a ‘why’ for which to live, can bear with almost any ‘how’. (Friedrich Nietzsche) We are all searching for meaning. Promoting purpose in life and meaningful relationships is key to well-being (1). A new study reveals key experiences...

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,...