Mismatch Day

At Juniper Village at Meadville, we appreciate our associates and embrace our silly sides. Between our "silly hat and scarf day" to our "mismatch day", we believe that laughter is some of the best medicine!!

Giving to those who care for us!

As part of the Alive in All Seasons program, Juniper Village of Meadville residents and associates worked together making treasure candles.  The month of March was themed “Your Treasure is Within.”  As the beautifully scented candles melt treasures of crystals and charms may be discovered!

These candles were made to give away to loved ones and those that care for us!  March signifies National Social Work Month along with March 30^th being National Doctor’s Day.  We used these as a gesture of thanks from the Juniper family for their care of the Meadville community!

Thank you to all caregivers in every community!  You are all “treasures”!

April 2015 Events in Meadville, PA: 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 Meadville, PA at Juniper Village at Meadville 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 Meadville, PA at Juniper Village at Meadville include our:

Ø  Restructure Your Life and Let Well Being Thrive Workshop facilitated by Lifeworks of Erie to discover fresh, easier ways to live better and healthier on Wednesdays in April from 9:45 am to noon. (RSVP to 814-333-4400 by COB the Friday before)

Ø  AIAS Friends and Family Dinner for a delicious meal with loved ones in a celebration of ourselves on April 9^th from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm. (RSVP to 814-333-4400 by April 3^rd)

Ø  Lunch and Learn: Brain Boosting Health for a complimentary lunch as Kristen Bires from the Alzheimer’s Association presents “Healthy Habits for a Healthier You” that will focus on optimizing physical and cognitive health as you age on April 7^th from noon to 1:30 pm. (RSVP to 814-333-4400 by April 13^th)

Ø  Juniper Village and Genesis Rehab Theralink Open House to learn more about our on-site, comprehensive therapies and coordinated fitness programs provided through this exciting new partnership on April 22^nd from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

We hope to see you at one or more of our April 2015 events in Meadville, PA at Juniper Village at Meadville!

Meet Summer!

Summer and her brother Noah had entered some fantastic works into our annual “Awaken Your Passion” Art Show.  What a talented family!  Between the two, they had entered 6 items.  Truly exquisite was Summer’s Ukranian Egg.

Summer has been making Pysanky Eggs for the past 3 years.  A pysanka is a Ukrainian Easter egg, decorated with traditional Ukrainian folk designs using a wax-resist (batik) method. The word pysanka comes from the verb pysaty, "to write", as the designs are not painted on, but written with beeswax. She discovered how to create these true works of art by attending a demonstration at Campbell’s Pottery in Cambridge Springs, PA.  We and the community were impressed with the detail and patience that is put into each one!

Along with her recently found talent in these creations, Summer enjoys other forms of art and crafts including: watercolor, needle felting, sewing, miniature work, along with many others.  She also enjoys Tae Kwon Do, professional clowning and babysitting.  She gives credit to her creativity because she has been homeschooled all of her life, and that allows her to “go at her own pace.”  She and her brother, Noah, enjoy a fun and exciting schedule and they try many new adventures.

From Juniper Village at Meadville and Summer's family…HAPPY EASTER!

Art Show at Juniper Village at Meadville by Our Talented Friend Doris

by Doris (an email from our friend)

My eyes were immediately focused on the announcement in the newspaper of the upcoming Art Show to be held at Juniper Village at Meadville and seeing the words “AWAKEN YOUR PASSION.” This is my story and perhaps I will have enough courage and inner strength to enter my paintings to be judged.

My name is Doris and I am 78 years of age. After retiring, my husband Bob and I moved to Meadville in 2001; we are proud and very happy to call this wonderful community our permanent home.

And so, my story begins: I am laying in a hospital bed recovering from a stroke and experiencing difficulty speaking or moving. My eyes were closed and I began to see bold, brilliant flashes of color that were immediately overwhelming and fearful. After a time, I began to see the beauty and wonderment of all this and a beautiful peace and calm over me. With time and patience I recovered enough to function at a lesser level and feel quite Blessed by God to be living and able to enjoy the love and encouragement of my Family.

Over the next year, I began to feel a strong desire to try to paint a picture; I began with a watercolor of a seascape and moved on to oil painting of landscapes. I learned by practice, reading books and watching videos regarding the art of painting.

So, to complete my story, I must tell you that my firm faith in God and with the assurance that He has “Awakened My Passion” with the gift of creativity and perception of beauty that comes from within. God has given me so much, but I must continue to do the work.

It is with a humble and grateful heart that I would like to thank Brenton Steiger and the staff at Juniper Village at Meadville for hosting this Art Show and giving me this remarkable and uplifting moment in time to make my dream to become reality: “NURTURE THE SPIRIT OF LIFE.”

Oh, let me mention that I did win a Blue Ribbon for one painting and Honorable Mention for another one at the Art Show.

Sixty Years of Everlasting Love

After meeting at a Square Dance Hall and then the  final proposal at the Ice Capades, Twila and Jim Dodson, recently celebrated sixty years of marriage.    The "love at first sight" look still gleams in their eyes and is noticeable by all of those who come in contact with them each day.  The lovely couple was named Juniper's King and Queen for 2015 at the Annual Valentine's Dinner.  Their daughter and son-in-law joined in on the surprise and celebrated the evening with the new reigning "King and Queen". 

Juniper Communities Introduces Theralink for Onsite Integrated Therapy at Juniper Village at Meadville

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 Meadville. 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.