June 2015 Events in Cape Coral, FL: Live in Wellness

We close this quarter’s theme of Healthy Aging: “Let Wellbeing Thrive” with a focus on Food, as we Live in Wellness through our June 2015 events in Cape Coral, FL at Juniper Village at Cape Coral. Hippocrates advises, “Let food be thy medicine”. Research shows that eating a well-planned, balanced mix of foods every day has many health benefits such as reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, bone loss, some kinds of cancer, and anemia. But, food has other benefits. There are also emotional needs that are satisfied by food. Most of us have fond memories of food from days gone by. Whether it was our mom's homemade chocolate chip cookies, a hotdog from a street vendor or our wedding cake, food has a way of transporting us back to the past. It is in that spirit that Juniper’s dining program is called the H’art and Soul of Dining. The philosophy is that we impart spirited service, companionship and nourishment through the sharing of good food. In addition to meeting our resident’s unique nutritional needs, we also meet their emotional and social needs as well.

Join us for our June 2015 events in Cape Coral, FL at Juniper Village at Cape Coral to share in our hydration program, complete with healthy snacks and learn more about healthy food and wellness with our dietitian presentations as we continue to Live in Wellness

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

§  Edible Floral Arrangements a fun interactive event back by popular demand, where we will once again learn the art of creating floral masterpieces with food as we learn the nutritional value of the fruits we are using and understand how they are beneficial to our health on June 9^th at 2:30 pm. (RSVP to 239-542-3121 by June 9^th.)

§  CEU Event: Food Fact or Fiction as we welcome our guest speaker, dietician Lynn Sterneasher, who will discuss the importance food has on our overall wellbeing and the effects healthy eating has on us long term while we learn about the facts versus the myths in how certain foods may or may not be linked to certain diseases such as dementia, heart disease, diabetes and other chronic conditions on June 18^th at 6:00 pm. (RSVP to 239-542-3121 by June 9^th.)

§  Food Around the World because it wouldn’t be June at Juniper Village at Cape Coral without what has become a staple event “Food Around the World,” and in keeping with tradition, please help us welcome our community partners in caring as they share favorite foods from around the world, as for our sixth anniversary event, we will have even more variety than ever before, so come and enjoy cuisine and culture from across the globe on June 25^th at 2:30 pm.

We hope to see you at one or more of our June 2015 events in Cape Coral, FL at Juniper Village at Cape Coral!

Red Nose Day

Our residents did not know the definition of “Red Nose Day”.  When we explained what it meant they were happy to be involved. Even though times were different they also experienced many sad life events; the depression, being left to be raised in an orphanage, the loss of family members due to illness, and many more sad stories. Unfortunately not much has changed. It is with that Juniper Village of Cape Coral jumped on board for “Red Nose Day”.  Our staff and residents as well as guests wore their Red Noses with great pride. We will embrace the richness we have been blessed to have, and will continue to pray for those less fortunate.

2015 Juniper Leadership Conference Awards

Juniper celebrated its 27^th anniversary this year.  Each year communities are honored for their achievements in critical operational and financial areas.

Awards were presented at the 2015 Juniper Leadership Conference, held this year in Baltimore’s historic inner harbor.  Awards were presented by Lynne Katzmann, founder and CEO of Juniper Communities, and Diane Byrne, Vice President of Program, Development, Training & Operational Oversight.

At the recent Juniper leadership conference, Juniper Village at Cape Coral was presented the Juniper Plan the Work - Work the Plan Award in recognition of best IRM utilization in marketing planning and documentation in 2014.

May 2015 Events in Cape Coral, FL: Grow Strong Daily

Fitness is on our mind during our May 2015 events in Cape Coral, FL at Juniper Village at Cape Coral with our Alive In All Seasons theme “Grow Strong Daily”. As you know, physical activity is good for you both physically and mentally. Regular physical activity can help you to continue to do the things you love and stay independent as you age. Exercise can reduce the risk of developing some diseases and reduce symptoms of some chronic conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and balance issues.

But, if exercise has not been a part of your daily routine how do you take that first step? Start by making it fun! Turn a walk around the block into a scavenger hunt – search for daffodils, birds, squirrels or lucky pennies. Instead of a dip in the pool, create an adventure as you pretend to swim with the dolphins. Rather than send your co-worker an email, walk to her office and communicate face to face, double the benefit with a smile! What’s important is to make it fun and just start – today!

Join us for our May 2015 events in Cape Coral, FL at Juniper Village at Cape Coral as we will Grow Strong Daily with Fitness Five, and walk “cross country” with our Route 66 Walking Program and learn more about keeping our hearts fit at our Healthy Heart Luncheon. We look forward to sharing these and many other activities with you this month. Peruse this month’s calendar, and we will see you soon!

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

§  Cooking Demonstration with Lisa as we will be learning how to make delicious and nutritious veggie pizza to share with friends and loved ones on May 21^st at 2:30 pm.

§  Seventh Annual Senior Olympics as the official lighting of our Olympic torch then let the games begin and a medal ceremony will follow with awards, cheers, and healthy celebratory snacks on May 28^th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

We hope to see you at one or more of our May 2015 events in Cape Coral, FL at Juniper Village at Cape Coral!

April 2015 Events in Cape Coral, FL: Believe in Yourself

Welcome to April - the name derived from the Latin word Aperire meaning “to open”; the month when everything starts to bloom and come alive. What better time to really put forth your best efforts and see the true beauty inside than the month in which everything begins anew! Diana Ross, in the Wiz, advises “believe in yourself, right from the start. You'll have brains; you’ll have a heart; you’ll have courage to last your whole life through if you believe in yourself.” So let’s put our best foot forward, believe in ourselves and we can move mountains!

Join us for our April 2015 events in Cape Coral, FL at Juniper Village at Cape Coral as we pull pranks on April Fool’s Day; honor Jesus Christ on Good Friday, followed by hiding Easter eggs; celebrate the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery on Passover; and celebrate mother earth on Earth Day and Arbor Day. Peruse this month’s calendar as we focus on the brain through our Daily Brain Builders, Wii tournaments and our Healthy Brain Luncheon. Plan to join us for any and all events. Also, check out our Healthy Aging Resource Library to learn more about the brain or any number of health related topics. We look forward to seeing you during this fun filled month.

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

Ø  Motown & Martini’s celebration of the beginning of Spring in our lovely courtyard with the musical talents of our favorite Motown man, Greg Miller, while we serve brain healthy food, such as chocolate, strawberries and (healthy in moderation) chocolate martini’s on April 8^th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. (Please RSVP by April 6^th to 239-542-3121.)

Ø  Juniper’s Wonderful Waffle Extravaganza to start your day off on the right foot and get those brain cells working change your morning routine today and have a fresh made waffle (or two) at our waffle station with all the fixings as well as fresh coffee and a variety of juices on April 14^th from 7:00 am to 8:00 am. (Please RSVP by April 10^th to 239-542-3121.)

We hope to see you at one or more of our April 2015 events in Cape Coral, FL at Juniper Village at Cape Coral!

An Afternoon On Broadway

The month of March is Juniper’s focus on “Performance” month. In honor of this, we made our annual outing to the Broadway Palm Theater. We met in the lobby for a group picture before we left, everyone looked elegant for our afternoon outing. We were excited to see West Side Story. Many of us had seen it before, but loved it so much we couldn’t wait to see it again. Our adventure started with a delicious lunch offering of London Broil, Chicken Lombardi and Parmesan Encrusted Fish. The desserts were plentiful as well. After lunch we settled in to watch our musical. The music and dancing were phenomenal, and the acting rendered us speechless. The play ended with a standing ovation.

Juniper Communities Introduces Theralink for Onsite Integrated Therapy at Juniper Village at Cape Coral

Juniper Communities, a national owner-operator of Juniper Village senior living communities, is rolling out Theralink in all its facilities, and locally at Juniper Village at Cape Coral. Theralink is an on-site program designed to help residents regain and maintain independence, fitness and overall wellbeing. It is being implemented through a newly established partnership between Juniper Communities and Genesis Rehab Services.

“Rehabilitation, restorative services, and fitness are vital to healthy aging and whole person wellness,” explains Lynne Katzmann, CEO and Founder of Juniper Communities. “Coordinated with other clinical services permits, Juniper will be able to provide integrated post-acute care onsite at the communities through Theralink. This is especially important for Juniper’s residents who want and need more intensive rehabilitation services in their ‘home’.”

Grant Welson, Area Director for Genesis Rehab Services states, “Juniper is taking an industry lead by creating Theralink to offer onsite therapy services where they are integrated into everyday patient care. Feedback from preliminary implementation from Juniper’s residents has been overwhelmingly positive.”

The Theralink program will provide physical, occupational, speech, and when needed respiratory therapy that is integrated into the care Juniper currently delivers. Elements of Theralink include special balance and strength training, and fall prevention programs; technology and apps that facilitate and record personal fitness training; dementia management programs that integrate cognitive and occupational therapies; cardiopulmonary management; and monthly assessment reports.