November 2015 Events in Cape Coral, FL: Cherish The Journey

Family is a simple word, with complex meaning. To some family is the people you are related to by blood, but to some family is the people you choose to hold in high regard, and to others family isn’t people at all, but animals – our beloved pets.

Regardless of the definition, family plays an important role in our personal journey. As the saying goes, “Family is what you make it.” Whether made of blood relatives, friends, colleagues or pets, your family can offer you the support you need to thrive.

This month we celebrate family and reflect on our personal journeys while creating new memories for the future. Join us as we reminisce about these journeys through autobiographical journaling. Plan to share with those less fortunate through our annual food drive from November 1-30 with all non-perishable food items being donated to a local food bank. Also interact and share with others through our community support groups, and know that you are not alone. Throughout the month we will also be hosting several family events as we celebrate family and give thanks. We encourage you to review our calendar and join us for any or all of our events and Cherish The Journey!

Our fabulous November 2015 events in Cape Coral, FL at Juniper Village at Cape Coral include our:

§  Food Drive Kick Off Event for a professional networking event in our courtyard for our official food drive kick off event, so please bring a non-perishable food item for our month-long food drive initiative in support of the Harry Chapin Food Bank to be entered in our prize drawing, and come mingle with your friends and colleagues and remember to bring your business cards on November 6^th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

§  “Candy Bar” Extravaganza as we satisfy your sweet tooth at our delectable “Candy Bar,” just like Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory we will have a flowing chocolate fountain (not a river, but close enough) with strawberries, marshmallows, and bananas for dipping with other tasty treats on November 24^th from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. (RSVPs to 239-542-3121 appreciated but not necessary.)

We look forward to sharing our November 2015 events in Cape Coral, FL at Juniper Village at Cape Coral with you as we Cherish The Journey.

October 2015 Events in Cape Coral, FL: Show Your Colors

Every October we turn our Alive in All Seasons focus to holidays and sports as we “Keep the Spirit” during this last celebratory quarter of the year. Sporting events are inevitably part of that celebration for many families.

According to Dr. Renee Clauselle, founder of Child and Family Psychology, “Bonding over sports — the highs and lows of the game — strengthens ties, helps us feel supported, and makes it easier for you to open up about personal things.” Think of sports as an opportunity to connect with others over a favorite – or even rival – team and learn more about each other. Even strangers can learn more about where they grew up, which teams they support, which sports they played and how those sports are different today. You may even learn something about your loved ones that you never knew. Perhaps great-grandma played softball in a women’s league during college. That would be something to pass along to future generations! Watching a sporting event can become so much more than plays and scores; it can become an opportunity to learn the history of someone you love.

Join us this month and “Show Your Colors” as we sponsor a local sports team, get into the spirit of the season with our Halloween Costume Party and honor those associates who go above and beyond with our annual Juniper Spirit Awards.

Our fabulous October 2015 events in Cape Coral, FL at Juniper Village at Cape Coral include our:

§  Black Hatters Witches Tea Party for all witches, ghosts and goblins, Juniper Village is hosting our annual “Red Hatters” tea party in celebration of Halloween, so please join us and our special guest servers for tea and cookies and some good old fashioned trick or treating fun on October 14^th from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. (RSVP to 239-542-3121 by October 10^th.)

§  6th Annual Colorful Fall Festival as we welcome friends and families to our annual fall festival and let the little kid in you out for a day as we have fun with face painting, water games, a bounce house, and let’s not forget the hotdogs, cotton candy, and popcorn, so come and see how Juniper Village welcomes the fall season on October 17^th from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. (RSVPs to 239-542-3121 appreciated but not necessary.)

We look forward to sharing our October 2015 events in Cape Coral, FL at Juniper Village at Cape Coral with you as we Show Your Colors.

National Assisted Living Week with Juniper Village at Cape Coral

Here are some photos of our week long celebration for National Assisted Living Week.

Our team members were happy in participating in our week long celebration:

        Monday we had “Meltdown Monday” Ice treats for everyone

        Tuesday was “Taco Tuesday” with a taco bar filled with many toppings.

        Wednesday was “Award Wednesday” with many awards and anniversary pins given out.

        Thursday was “Trivia Thursday” with Genesis hosting trivia on therapy.

The week was a great success.

September 13 – 19 is National Assisted Living Week

Understand the senior living options available

This year, National Assisted Living Week’s theme is Nourishing Life: Mind, Body and Spirit and celebrates the countless ways assisted living caregivers nurture the whole resident. This has been the basis of Juniper Village at Cape Coral’s mission since we began and is certainly a goal of the industry.

With the percentage of the U.S. population over age 65 steadily increasing, it is important to understand the many options available in specialized residences and the level of care they provide for the growing and varied needs of seniors.

In addition to the type of community, it is equally important to find one that offers compassionate care, unparalleled access to healthcare – preferably onsite, programming that will stimulate you such as Music & Memory, and a commitment to continued improvement.

Personal Care/Assisted Living residences are for seniors who require the least amount of care. Meals are provided along with assistance in medication management, bathing, and dressing, if needed. Housekeeping and laundry services may also be available. Community social activities or outings may be offered, and depending on their preferences and budgets, residents may have the option of choosing a private room or a shared apartment.

Although some Assisted Living residences may provide services for seniors with cognitive impairment, a Memory Care residence is a specialized community for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Providing 24-hour supervision and security, the Memory Care environment is designed to meet the unique challenges of Alzheimer’s patients.

A Skilled Nursing Care residence, sometimes known as a nursing home, provides the highest level of care for its residents as well as round-the-clock availability of medical care. Seniors in these communities may be incontinent or require assistance with eating, walking, and moving about the bed.  Skilled Nursing Care residences usually provide long-term care for seniors who are too sick or frail for other types of residences.

In recognition of National Assisted Living Week, remember, when independent living becomes too difficult, moving into a senior living community that offers appropriate levels of care based on an individual’s need can often be the best solution.

September 2015 Events in Cape Coral, FL: Spread Your Joy

As the air begins to cool and summer wanes, Juniper Village ends our “Stay Connected” series by recognizing Friendship and Joy. What is it that brings you joy? Is it the wet nose of a newborn pup? The smile of your first grandchild? The taste of a triple chocolate ice cream cone? Whatever it is we invite you to share that joy with others at Juniper Village this month.

Much attention has been paid to studies regarding the effects of stress on your health, but what about the effects of joy? The landmark “Nun Study,” as it's often known, revealed that positive emotion is correlated with longevity: 90% of the most cheerful quarter of nuns was alive at the age of eighty-five, whereas only 34% of the least cheerful quarter lived to that age. Similarly, 54% of the most cheerful fourth was alive at age ninety-four, versus 11% of the least cheerful. Of the 678 sisters in the original study about four dozen are still living. So go ahead, grab that triple chocolate cone it might just extend your life!

This month we invite you to “Spread Your Joy” as we honor our friendships in our Red Hat and Villager clubs and our Best Friends events; get our hands dirty at our Friendship Daffodil Project; and celebrate with our Birthday Party and House Warming Initiatives.

Our fabulous September 2015 events in Cape Coral, FL at Juniper Village at Cape Coral include our:

§  Toast to Jonny Kool, our good friend, as we honor and celebrate him for everything he has done on September 4^th at 3:00 pm.

§  Hawaiian Style Cooking Demonstration as Chef Lisa joins us for an informative, and tasty, presentation of authentic dishes on September 16^th at 2:30.

§  8^th Annual COMEONIWANNAMEETCHLUA Aloha celebration featuring entertainment by Bob and Joan accompanied by delicious fresh foods, refreshing beverages, and a festive atmosphere on September 18^th at 2:30 pm.

We look forward to sharing our September 2015 events in Cape Coral, FL at Juniper Village at Cape Coral with you as we Spread Your Joy.

Juniper Village at Cape Coral: Your Partner for Successful Outcomes

We want to be your partner of choice in the new shared savings environment. At Juniper Village at Cape Coral, we have been collecting critical data for nearly 10 years. For example, we closely monitor residents to assure successful returns from either the hospital or rehabilitation setting.

Another common cause of both initial hospitalizations and rehospitalizations is medication errors. Changes to medication regime whether after a scheduled physician appointment or emergency hospitalization can leave patients confused about what medications are most current. Our wellness team is responsible for medication reconciliation and management, a process which virtually eliminates medication errors.

Communication is key and Juniper Village at Cape Coral takes communication to the next level through:
• Use of Electronic Health Records (Point Click Care)
• Optimized care transitions protocols
• Full implementation of INTERACT (Interventions to Reduce Acute Care Transfers)
• Use of a highly recognizable and consistent transfer information packet
• Focus on resident and care giver education and engagement
• Individualized care and service

August 2015 Events in Cape Coral, FL: Breathe in Life

As we continue our summer focus on Staying Connected, we devote our August 2015 events in Cape Coral, FL at Juniper Village in Cape Coral to connecting to the Environment. One of our Signature Programs is the Green Canopy Program. This program is designed to support healthier living for our residents and staff through environmentally conscious communities and events. This program directly supports this month’s focus on the environment and our vision to make the world a better place, a place where each of us can live fully throughout all seasons of life.

Margaret Mead reminds us that “We won't have a society if we destroy the environment.” To that end, Juniper Village has created Green Teams in each of our communities to support our environmental initiatives by assisting with our recycling and energy efficiency programs – such as using CFL light bulbs and Energy Star rated appliances, while making suggestions for additional programs to increase quality of life and promote sustainability in our communities. Have you met your Juniper Village Green Team? This month during our August 2015 events in Cape Coral, FL at Juniper Village at Cape Coral our Green Teams will share their mission with the greater community by heading up initiatives to help others learn how to live a more sustainable life through our Wide-Scale Recycling Programs, our Environmental Stability Program and the Implantation of our Green Teams. Stop in for one of our educational programs, recycling and upcycling events or anything else that strikes your fancy this month with our August 2015 events in Cape Coral, FL at Juniper Village at Cape Coral as we Breathe in Life!

Our fabulous August 2015 events in Cape Coral, FL at Juniper Village at Cape Coral include our:

§   Living For This Happy Hour featuring refreshing beverages, relaxing company, and engaging entertainment courtesy of Jonny Cool on August 7^th at 3:00 pm.

§  Cape Coral City Council Candidates Meet and Greet which will give you an inside opportunity to mingle with Kirk Lagrasta and Chris Cammarota on August 13^th at 3:00 pm.

§  Coffee and Desserts Evening Dine-In as we join our family and friends for an assortment of tasty treats and warm drinks on August 25^th at 6:00 pm.

We look forward to sharing our August 2015 events in Cape Coral, FL at Juniper Village at Cape Coral with you as we Breathe in Life.