New research indicates that friendships formed with peers actually have more beneficial health effects than the relationships with family.2 At first glance this doesn’t seem to make sense as relationships with family are long-term andpeers in a mutual support...
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Research and experience shows those living with dementia have an increased sensitivity to emotions, and cultivating emotional engagement is what the new Java Memory Care program is all about. “The program is fabulous! I am working with residents with...
Dr. David Sheard presented recently at the Ontario Association of Non-Profit Homes and Services for Seniors Conference in Toronto. He has developed a model for dementia care called ‘Feelings Matter Most’, that focuses on nurturing emotions. Mattering means to...
Graceworks Housing Services recently implemented the Java Music Club at Good Shepard Community, in Greenfield, Indiana. “I love the excitement of people coming together and relating together. It was not like this before.” Sharon, Resident. “Helps to lift my...