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 !!!!!

January 2016 Events in Cape Coral, FL: Welcome New Beginnings

Happy New Year! January is the time when we all welcome new beginnings and set resolutions to make this year better than the last. But how does one keep those resolutions throughout the year ahead? The New York Times offers four suggestions: First, make a concrete plan, something visual to embed it to memory. Second, put something you value on the line – is it your health or your pocketbook – keep that in mind when you are tempted to break your resolution. Third, bundle your temptations. For instance, you want to exercise more, but struggle getting to the gym and you also have a fondness for gossip magazines but feel they are a waste of time. Combine the two – read the magazines only at the gym! And fourth, seek social support. You can achieve more by pursuing goals with the help of a mentor.

Still haven’t made any resolutions? Resolve to join us every month for a wide variety of events and activities. This month we explore our creativity through music with outings to local musical performances, Elvis’ birthday celebrations and concerts by our Joyful Noise Choir. We invite you to Welcome New Beginnings and make regular visits to Juniper Village part of your new year’s goals!

Our fabulous January 2016 events in Cape Coral, FL at Juniper Village at Cape Coral include our:

§  7th Annual “All Shook Up” Happy Hour as we host our 7th annual fun-filled tribute to the ‘King of Rock n’ Roll, and back by popular demand, Juniper’s favorite entertainers, Bob and Joan, will be performing the many hits of Elvis while we of course serve some of The King’s favorite dishes such as peanut butter and fried banana sandwiches, so come sing along to your favorite tune as we stroll down memory lane remembering the legend of Elvis on January 15^th from 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm. (RSVP by January 14^th to 239-542-3121.)

§  Becoming Fall Free for area professionals to join us and our special guest speaker Eryn McAuliffe with Genesis Rehab as she educates us on fall prevention and the many ways we can keep our seniors walking safely and free from falls, so let’s start the year off right and stay abreast in current trends of senior care on January 28^th from 2:30 pm to 3:00 pm. (RSVP by January 5^th to 239-542-3121.)

We look forward to sharing our January 2016 events in Cape Coral, FL at Juniper Village at Cape Coral with you as we Welcome New Beginnings.

December 2015 Events in Cape Coral, FL: Celebrate Little Things

This month is all about celebrations! Not only will we be celebrating holidays such as Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and New Year’s Eve, but we will also celebrate the little things that make life worthwhile. Little things such as the reassuring touch of a friend’s hand, a kind word from an acquaintance and a warm smile from a stranger.

In our all too busy lives we sometimes forget to honor the simple things in life that bring us peace and joy. Most experts recommend that we allow 10-20 minutes of relaxation and stress relief each day. Making time for that can even be a stressful experience! During this busy month of baking, shopping, visitors and juggling tasks take time to remember what is really important.

Here are some tips to keep holiday stress in check: Acknowledge your feelings – you are not alone as holiday stress is not uncommon. Be realistic with expectations – you can only do so much, learn to say no. Ask for help when needed – everyone wants to be needed and may feel more included by being able to contribute. Plan ahead to minimize unplanned expenses and tasks. Take a breather – take a walk at night and do some stargazing, listen to soothing music, or get a massage. Above all enjoy all the holidays have to offer by sharing time with others.

Join us during the busy month of December for our annual cookie exchange and holiday celebrations. Take time to Celebrate Little Things with those you love.

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

§  Holiday Tribute with Turner Talent for what has become a holiday staple at Juniper Village at Cape Coral, as the fabulous Turner Talent dancers once again entertain us with their rendition of Marilyn Monroe’s “Santa Baby” and many other tributes that will be sure to have us longing for Christmas’s past, so come early, stay late and be sure to meet the entertainers following the show on December 11^th from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

§  Christmas in the Courtyard for a networking event in keeping with Juniper tradition what better way to reflect on the past year than an opportunity to wish our community partners in caring a Merry Christmas, so remember to bring your business cards on December 17^th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. (RSVP by December 15^th to 239-542-3121.)

We look forward to sharing our December 2015 events in Cape Coral, FL at Juniper Village at Cape Coral with you as we Celebrate Little Things.

Honoring and Remembering our Veterans

As we honored our special veterans at Juniper Village of Cape Coral throughout the day an outing was also in order. A few of our gentlemen were ready for this special trip to the Military museum. We were greeted with open arms at the door. Our veterans were saluted to and also were thanked for their services. As we walked through the museum our veterans would stop to admire all the timeless treasures that were on display. The memories of their military days were proudly shared with strangers. We stopped for a short break and our heroes were served refreshments and once again were thanked for their services. The delighted smiles on their faces were priceless. We at Juniper Village at Cape Coral would like to thank all of our veterans for their dedication, loyalty and tirelessness effort in protecting our country. God Bless you all.

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.