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4 Ways to Adapt Java Groups During COVID-19

Author: KristineOn: Jun 29Categories: For Facilitators, Uncategorized 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. Worry serves a useful purpose – it warns us of danger, it motivates us to find solutions. Worrying, however, that goes on for longer...

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...

‘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...