Get Hip Don’t Slip

Eryn and Mary from Genesis in our Rehab Services spent the afternoon informing our residents on how to prevent falls. We learned about the different causes of falls along with what we could do to prevent them. Genesis Physical Therapist Mary Hanes shared with our residents how therapy works to prevent falls and also how it helps us after an accident occurs. She also informed us on the many therapy options that are available. Our residents also got a tour of the therapy office and all of the equipment that the therapists use. Eryn shared education on the physical, environmental, and behavioral factures that can increase a person’s risk of falling. We also discussed how a fear of falling can cause a downward spiral. Fear of falling decreases your physical activity which causes muscle weakness which can result in a fall. Our program ended with the information we need to know if we do fall. As a group we shared our own experiences and had a lively discussion. 

Juniper Village at Cape Coral Wins 2016 Best of Assisted Living Award

Juniper Village at Cape Coral, an assisted living community, was presented with a 2016 Best of Assisted Living Award for receiving consistently high ratings from residents and their families this past year on SeniorAdvisor.com, a premier ratings and reviews site for senior care and services nationwide.

Winners of the SeniorAdvisor.com Best of 2016 Awards represent the top tier of in-home care, assisted living, and other senior living providers, based on the online reviews written by seniors and their families. This exclusive designation places the winners in the top one percent of senior care providers according to those who matter most - the consumers.

Of the nearly 100,000 providers currently listed on SeniorAdvisor.com, about 1,000 have been recognized with this award.

Postings about Juniper Village at Cape Coral on Senior Advisor include, “It's a very nice place! The residents are happy and friendly, the staff is phenomenal, and they've got all sorts of great activities and outings. Their dining service is restaurant style, so you can pick what you'd like off of a menu for meals. You can tell the staff really care about the residents, they're treated with love and respect, and they really try to keep everyone active and engaged!”

And, “Words could not express what a loving, compassionate place to put a loved one! Our mom was in another facility in the Cape and this is by far a better place. The staff makes Juniper Village a place to call Home.”

"Families are increasingly looking to online reviews to find out who truly delivers great care for our

seniors, not just who claims to deliver great care," said Eric Seifert, President of SeniorAdvisor.com.

"Our SeniorAdvisor.com Awards program is all about celebrating the exceptional people who do just

that. We're honored to spread the word about these organizations whom families can entrust with the

care of their senior loved ones."

To qualify for inclusion in the Best of 2016 Awards, providers must have maintained an average overall rating of at least 4.5 stars while receiving three or more new reviews in 2015. 

Creating With Clay Class

Our residents always look forward to the “Clay Class” with Tanya. This project was going to be something new and different. An animal that is near and dear to our hearts here at Juniper Village. This time we were creating our very own giraffe. First step, we had to roll the clay and then form the body. Everyone looked at each other wondering how this pile of clay was going to transform into a giraffe. Everyone chatted and shared stories of the many types of crafts they had made over the years. Suddenly our creation was taking form. The legs had to be attached to the body. The neck was not going to be as long, but it would work.  We each made a beautiful giraffe. Each and every one of us. Success was all over our faces. Thank you Tanya for always making this class so much fun !!!!!