Keyword: peer support

The Power of Peer Support: Reducing Social Isolation in Residential ...
Java Music and Java Memory Care are standardized peer-support group programs that can be implemented across the full […]

20 May, 2020 tagged KMP2 v1 / Cognitive Health / music / peer support / stigma / therapy / Knowledge Mobilization Partnership Program (KMP2)

The New Graduate Nurse Support Group
A program to support new graduate nurses’ transition from student to practicing nurse.

3 Jan, 2020 tagged Spark v3 / Caregiver Support / long-term care / peer support / point-of-care worker / professional development / Spark

Participatory Arts Course for Formal Caregivers of People with Dementia
An education-based arts course for caregivers.

2 Jan, 2020 tagged Spark v3 / Caregiver Support / arts / caregiver / coping / course / dementia / education / empathy / peer support / toolkit / Spark

Deana Huntsbarger and the team who run the mindfulness program — Mindfulness for Caregivers of People with Dementia
Can practicing mindfulness help caregivers?

20 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Cognitive Health / caregiver challenges / caregivers / dementia / mindfulness / peer support / quality of life / Spark

A musician facilitator and older adult enjoy the Java Music Program. — Peer Support Groups Reduce Loneliness in Residential Care Homes
Peer support groups in seniors’ care provide residents with meaningful connection and a sense of belonging.

19 Sep, 2019 tagged KMP2 v1 / Cognitive Health / Java Memory Care / Java Music Club / peer support / recreation / seniors’ care / social activity / Knowledge Mobilization Partnership Program (KMP2)

Exercise and Social Program Helps Couples with Young-Onset Dementia
This is a program for adults with young onset dementia and their spouses

11 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v2 / Caregiver Support / caregivers / exercise / peer support / social activity / young onset dementia / Spark

peer support group — Improving Support Groups for Caregivers of People with Dementia
Who should be facilitating peer support groups for caregivers?

9 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v2 / Caregiver Support / care pathways / caregiver challenges / caregivers / cognitive impairment / peer support / specialized training / Spark

People talking to each other in a support group setting — Rural Support for Care Partners of People with Dementia
The Alzheimer Society tested a peer support program for caregivers.

3 Sep, 2019 tagged Spark v1 / Caregiver Support / caregiver challenges / dementia / emergency services / peer support / recreation / social activity / well-being / Spark