For this episode I interview Mary Haggarty and Katherine Finlay at The Village of Riverside Glen about the "Java Music Club" - one of Riverside Glen's signature programs.
About the Java Music Club: “JAVA Music Club is an evidence-based mutual support program that provides a safe environment for residents to discuss a wide range of topics.” The goal of the club is “To build a culture of mutual support in each neighbourhood, and to decrease loneliness and depression in [the] Villages” - which is an important goal, especially when according to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, rates of depression in Long Term Care homes are estimated at 44%
Mary is the program facilitator of this club at Riverside Glen, and Katherine is a participant, and today they talk about the value this program has, and the infrastructure of support it helps the participants of the club provide for each other as they navigate the very real emotional challenges of transitioning into a senior-care stage of their lives.
This was a powerful conversation. Thank you so much Mary and Katherine!
This interview was originally recorded on July 29th 2020
