Journal of Aging Studies Loneliness and depression are serious mental health concerns across the spectrum of residential care, from nursing homes to assisted and retirement living. Psychosocial care provided to residents to address these concerns is typically based on a long-standing...
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Just imagine a solution to depression so simple, that it can be implemented every day at no additional cost. Those struggling with depression can reap enormous benefits by focusing their attention on gratitude for the good things in life....
A new training video is just out! Watch real life footage on a new initiative for advanced dementia called Java Memory Care. This research-based program offers effective tools and training for staff on increasing emotional engagement among those living...
All behaviors have meaning and ‘aggressive’ behaviors have been called responsive behaviors because they are not unpredictable or meaningless, but rather a response to an unmet need.1 Even though it may not be apparent to us, those in distress...
Java Music Club at National Church Residences Designed with the intention to provide support for loneliness and depression across the long-term care spectrum, Java Music Club has been a continued success across National Church Residences’ facilities.“I’ve been doing Java...
Loneliness is not necessarily about being alone—it is the perception of not belonging and feeling isolated that matters, despite being surrounded by others. In residential care—from care homes, to assisted living and retirement homes—this is particularly troublesome as loneliness...
Dr. Michael Barber, Chief Medical Officer from National Church Residences and Kristine Theurer, MA (Gerontology), founder of the Java Music Club peer support program, are co-presenting evaluation results of the implementation of the Java Music Club at National Church...
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...
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...