Archives for Oct,2012

New Research – Purpose in Life and Relationships

Author: KristineOn: Oct 31Categories: Uncategorized No Comments

The Journals of Gerontology released a study in 2012 that examimed those over the age of 65 living with multiple chronic conditions. What they found is that those with a purpose in life and positive relations with others had lower levels of inflamation...

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Congratulations to the Winner of the Windchimes Prize!

Author: KristineOn: Oct 31Categories: Uncategorized No Comments

The Java Music Club held a draw for a beautiful hand-made set of Treeworks Windchimes at our booth at the LeadingAge Conference in sunny Denver, Colorado. Laurence Dahl, LNFA, Executive Director/CEO of Eden Hill Communities in New Braunfels, Texas, is...

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Interviews with Java Music Club Group Members and Group Facilitators

Author: KristineOn: Oct 10Categories: In the News 2 Comments

Read about the moving real-life stories of Java Music Club group members and facilitators…and for anyone who is struggling with life, here’s a little helpful advice. I was born in Regina, Saskatchewan. It’s wonderful being in the Java Music...

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Tips for Group Facilitators

Author: KristineOn: Oct 10Categories: For Facilitators No Comments

This issue’s suggestion is around the use of questions. There are many things to think about when facilitating a group and one of them is how we use questions

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What is the Cost of Loneliness?

Author: KristineOn: Oct 10Categories: Uncategorized No Comments

Loneliness is a common source of distress, suffering, and impaired quality of life in older persons.

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Helping Others – The Best Medicine

Author: KristineOn: Oct 10Categories: Uncategorized No Comments

The single most important activity to add to your life is service. To find creative ways to be of help to others in our communities.

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