It’s never too late to make new friends at Juniper Village at Meadville

On Monday, August 24, 2015 Juniper was blessed to get an unexpected visitor, David Mead. This story starts about 20 years ago when a family friend had brought Dave a brochure of the David Mead Inn, which is now Juniper Village at Meadville and since then it was a lifetime dream of Dave's to come to Meadville and visit the David Mead inn.

David and his gorgeous new wife, Ang of 2 days came to Meadville, PA from Paris, Ontario, Canada for their honeymoon. When David and Ang got engaged they knew without a doubt that Meadville would be part of their honeymoon.  “We got married 2 days ago and this is our first stop, and it has been a most memorable day,” stated Ang Mead.

“To be so welcomed in the former David Mead Inn was great and everyone was so friendly in finding memorabilia for us to look at. Meeting Roger was truly an honor, to hear his stories and to be able to chat with him was without a doubt the highlight of our day,” stated Ang.  The couple was delighted to find Roger had written a book on the history of the David Mead Inn. Roger, a long-time resident of Juniper Village at Meadville presented them with a signed copy of the book as a keepsake to always remember the David Mead Inn and Meadville, PA being a stop on their honeymoon travels.

“I know for Dave, and myself, meeting Roger and hearing the history of your beautiful building first hand is a memory we will treasure; Dave can finally scratch this off his bucket list, it has been an extreme joy and pleasure” stated Ang.

Juniper Village at Meadville: Your Partner for Successful Outcomes

We want to be your partner of choice in the new shared savings environment. At Juniper Village at Meadville, 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.

The ability to manage pressure ulcers is key to minimizing hospitalizations. Low rates of facility acquired pressure ulcers are the result of a high level of wellness/clinical oversight and an indicator of quality care and service.

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 Meadville 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

Juniper Village at Meadville's Monica Blood Promoted to Exceutive Director

Juniper Communities is proud to announce that Monica Blood is the new executive director of Juniper Village at Meadville. She was appointed to the position earlier this summer. Prior to this, Monica served in the role of Director of Wellness for two years.

As executive director, she will manage the day to day operations of the community to ensure the maximum levels of resident, family, and staff safety, wellness and satisfaction through maintaining regulatory compliance, Juniper’s philosophy, hallmarks, and policies and procedures.

Growing up in Cochranton, PA she attended the school system through high school. Her post-secondary education was obtained from the College at Fortis Institute in Erie, PA. Monica graduated top of her Nursing class and she continues to be an Advisory Board member for their Nursing Program. She began her career as a CNA in 2005 at a local skilled nursing facility. After obtaining her nursing degree she worked for a hospice agency for two years before taking a position with Juniper Village at Meadville.

“It is an honor to work for a senior living company whose signature programs ensure that all residents maintain an engaged body, mind and spirit through all seasons of life. Juniper’s philosophy is to nurture the spirit of life and we truly follow this pursuit,” expressed Monica Blood.

Juniper has recently implemented several new programs, most notably, Connect 4 Life which is a triple aim approach to integrated care in senior living that provides better care, higher quality, and lower costs. “We are also one of the first industry adapters of Electronic Health Records, Electronic Medication Administration Records, and Electronic Interact. The Interact program allows Juniper to provide real time information to all providers in the care continuum. Additionally, Juniper is environmentally conscious.

“During the past two years, I have assisted with the implementation of several of these tools and tracking outcomes data and have witnessed the quality and benefits. I am very proud to say I work for a company that is always striving to be ahead of the curve and think outside the traditional healthcare box,” stated M. Blood.

A current resident of Linesville, PA she resides with her husband Steven Blood and their 7 year old black lab Bandit and 6 year old Boston Terrier Razor.

August 2015 Events in Meadville, PA: Breathe in Life

As we continue our summer focus on Staying Connected, we devote our August 2015 events in Meadville, PA at Juniper Village in Meadville 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 Meadville, PA at Juniper Village at Meadville 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 Meadville, PA at Juniper Village at Meadville as we Breathe in Life!

Our fabulous August 2015 events in Meadville, PA at Juniper Village at Meadville include our:

§  All Things Wild Presentation an interactive visit to the world of wildlife as we meet exotic animals from around the globe on August 5^th at 2:00 pm.

§  Alive In All Seasons Friends and Family Dinner as we celebrate life and friendship with residents at our monthly themed meal this month featuring entertainment provided by Carol Meyers playing the dulcimer on August 13^th at 4:30 pm. (RSVP to 814-333-4400 by August 8^th.)

§  A Walk in the Meadow Lunch and Learn with Mark B. Fiely, horticulturist, who will discuss the types of plantings done with seeds produced by Ernst Conservation Seeds used for erosion control, environmental mitigation, wildlife habitat, and aesthetic enhancement on August 21^st at noon. (RSVP to 814-333-4400 by August 16^th.)

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

Ernst Trail Walk

Juniper Village at Meadville residents hosted a walk of the Ernst Trail in celebration of staying physically fit along with members of the community.   The sun shone abundantly on the wildflowers, trees, and other plants cultivated by the Ernst Seed Company as residents put their knowledge to the test identifying all of the different species. 

Pymatuning Lake Boat Outing

A few clouds won’t keep residents at Juniper Village at Meadville from being active!  The response to our Pymatuning Lake boat outing was so great that we had to rent 2 boats to accommodate everyone! Who wouldn’t want to jump at the chance to go boating, taking in the sights of landscape and wildlife while having fun racing the other boat?

July 2015 Events in Meadville, PA: Stand in Integrity

With our July 2015 events in Meadville, PA at Juniper Village at Meadville this month we kick off our summer quarter Alive In All Seasons theme “Stay Connected” where we will strive to stay connected to the community and the environment. Throughout July we will focus on staying connected to our community through Volunteerism, where we Stand In Integrity. The biggest and most visible benefit of volunteering is the impact on the community. Unpaid volunteers work magic in unifying communities. Through volunteer work you are able to connect with your community on a deeper level and help to make it a better place to live and grow. But what we don’t always realize is that volunteering is a two-way street. Volunteers benefit as much as the causes they support. Through volunteering you make new friends, expand your professional, social and support networks and boost your social skills. So, give it a try and experience the benefits of giving of yourself.

If you are looking for opportunities to share your time, check with our Connections Directors to see what opportunities we have, or join us in one of our volunteer projects. Also plan to join us during our July 2015 events in Meadville, PA at Juniper Village at Meadville as we recognize our Ambassador Program, focus on our Resident Computer Center and training or any other calendar item that catches your eye.

Our fabulous July 2015 events in Meadville, PA at Juniper Village at Meadville include our:

§  Medicare Fraud Presentation because every year $60 billion are lost to fraud and abuse in Medicare, so join us as John LeGuard discusses how to protect yourself and Medicare from fraud on July 9^th at 2:00 pm. (RSVP to 814.333.4400 by July 8^th)

§  AIAS Friends & Family Dinner to stay connected with family and friends at our Alive in All Seasons dinner and enjoy a concert performed by our very own Juniper Jinglers, as they give back to the community with the sounds of the bells on July 14^th at 6:00 pm. (RSVP to 814.333.4400 by July 5^th)

§  Alzheimer’s Awareness Presentation with Kristen Bires of the Alzheimer’s Association who will lecture on bringing awareness to the disease, facts about the disease process, the fight against it, and how can you be a part of the fight or advocacy groups on July 14^th at 6:00 pm. (RSVP to 814.333.4400 by July 13^th)

§  Lunch & Learn with Crawford County Conservation District’s Brian Pilarcik who will be speaking on the recent, and ongoing, project of planting trees along waterways and lakes in the region as many have volunteered to make this project successful, so learn the purpose of trees along the shores and banks of these local treasures while a light meal is served on July 17^th at noon. (RSVP to 814.333.4400 by July 12^th)

§  Soup Kitchen Volunteerism as Beverly Nutter shares how you can make a difference in the lives of those the soup kitchen serves, as so many of our residents have done on July 29^th at 1:00 pm. (No RSVP required!)

We look forward to sharing our July 2015 events in Meadville, PA at Juniper Village at Meadville with you as we Stand in Integrity.