What’s All the Buzz About?

Residents at Juniper Village at Meadville had a great time and were intrigued  by Kathy Vorisek, a local honey bee farmer, and all that she had to teach them about the Queen Bee, the drones, the worker bees, how her honey bee hive operates, and the fact that it takes an average worker bee a lifetime to make about 1/12  teaspoon of honey!

Being that we focus on the brain during the month of April the biggest buzz about honey is the scientific studies showing it to benefit the brain and memory through the polyphenol properties it contains. However, there are many other exciting things about honey like that it is a great immune booster, the darker the better, it has more antioxidants in it, and of great interest is the long list of home remedies that using honey, a natural cure, can be used for example to boost energy, treat, burns, and insomnia,  to mention a few.

We were so fascinated that we visited her again for an Earth Day celebration to get more unBEElievable , buzzing facts and fun about honey and the bees that work so hard to make it.

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April 2016 Events in Meadville, PA: Believe in Yourself

Do you know that embracing a healthy lifestyle promotes brain health as well? This month we embark on our quarterly Alive in All Season theme of Healthy Aging: Let Wellbeing Thrive. Throughout April we will focus on brain health and encouraging you to Believe in Yourself. We will learn more about how physical health and exercise, diet and nutrition, cognitive activity, and social engagement can help keep both your body and brain healthy and potentially reduce your risk of cognitive decline. At the 2014 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, results of a two-year clinical trial of older adults at risk for cognitive impairment showed that a combination of physical activity, nutritional guidance, cognitive training, social activities and management of heart health risk factors slowed cognitive decline. It’s never too late to make changes to achieve a healthier lifestyle.

Join us this month as we expand our knowledge of brain health and take steps to boost our brain health through our Healthy Brain series featuring our Daily Brain Builders and Wii Games designed to promote cognitive activity. Continue your research by perusing our Healthy Aging Resource Library, filled with volumes of information to help you and your loved ones age well. And, don’t forget to join us for our Brain Healthy Luncheon where we will nourish mind, body and soul. We look forward to sharing this month of healthful thinking and encouragement to Believe in Yourself – you can do this!

Our fabulous April 2016 events in Meadville, PA at Juniper Village at Meadville include our:

§  Men’s Luncheon featuring Ralph Gomora from Lilac Springs who will present on PTSD while a complimentary lunch is served on April 6^th at 11:30 am. (RSVP to 814-333-4400 by March 30^th.)

§  Alive In All Seasons Dinner for a complimentary meal and presentation All About Honey Bees by Kathy Vorisek on April 14^th at 4:30 pm. (RSVP to 814-333-4400 by April 7^th.)

§  Lunch and Learn for  a complimentary brain-building meal and a presentation on Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body presented by the Alzheimer’s Association on April 22^nd at noon. (RSVP to 814-333-4400 by April 15^th.)

We look forward to sharing our April 2016 events in Meadville, PA at Juniper Village at Meadville with you as you Believe in Yourself.