“I cannot even tell you how phenomenal the roll out of the Java Music Club has been. We have a volunteer for each of the groups and their experience has also been so affirming…they are in love with this...
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Do you sometimes feel overly conscious or worry about offending someone who is blind? Are you unsure which language to use or how to really include them in your groups? Here are some practical tips on how to support...
The New York Times reported on a phenomenon experienced by many people called Emotional Contagion. In this article, Judith Graham writes: “The term refers to the way we sense the emotions of others through their facial expressions, tone of...
I came across a recreation assessment form in which a resident wrote: “Please don’t throw balloons at me!” Nothing else. No favorite hobbies, no where I grew up, what I like to be called, or favorite foods. Why would...
Those living in long term care communities such as care homes, assisted living and retirement homes face numerous barriers to feeling a sense of inclusion and belonging. It is hard to imagine what it is like living in a...
Come join us in August at the Pioneer Network 13th Annual Conference: Hear the Voice, Honor the Choice: August 11- 15th, 2013 in Bellevue, Washington. The Java Music Club will be presenting a full one and a half hour...
The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) Annual Conference was held in Charlotte, North Carolina, May 7-9th, 2013. The mission of ALFA is to advance quality of life for seniors and their families and ensure a future of innovation,...
LeadingAge Annual Meeting & Expo: Dallas, Texas, October 27, 30, 2013 Join us in Dallas for 4 days of exceptional learning and endless networking opportunities at the LeadingAge Annual Meeting and EXPO. Find solutions to your community’s most pressing...
Another pilot is underway – it is the all new Java Caregivers Support Group. The purpose of this structured program is to provide opportunities for caregivers to share their challenges and what has helped them to cope. The focus...
Pioneer Network 13th Annual Conference: Hear the Voice, Honor the Choice: August 11- 15th in Bellevue, Washington. Pioneer Network’s highly anticipated national conference is the nation’s largest and most successful conference of its kind. The four-day conference is a...