June 2015 Events in Pittsburgh, PA: 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 Pittsburgh, PA at Juniper Village at Forest Hills. 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 Pittsburgh, PA at Juniper Village at Forest Hills 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.

Our fabulous June 2015 events in Pittsburgh, PA at Juniper Village at Forest Hills include our:

§  Caregiver Support Group Meeting approved by the Greater Pennsylvania Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association and are affiliated with the National Alzheimer’s Association as this month we will discuss how appetites and eating abilities change as the illness progresses on June 10^th at 1:30 pm.

§  Summer Fruit Carving Class because summer is the perfect time for entertaining, and what better way to adorn your summer picnics and parties than with beautifully carved fruit, so come learn the simple techniques used by the experts as taught by Juniper Village at Forest Hill’s Dietary Manager, Ken Miller, at this event that is only $16.00 and includes your own set of carving knives on June 11^th and 18^th at 6:00 pm. (RSVP to 412-244-9901 since class size is limited.)

§  Father’s Day All You Can Eat Breakfast to enjoy a variety of breakfast favorites, just like dad used to make, free for residents and just $5.00 for guests with all proceeds benefiting the American Disabled Vets on June 14^th at 9:00 am. (RSVP to 412-244-9901 by June 10^th as tickets are required and limited.)

§  Father’s Day Desserts and Entertainment featuring tasty treats and music by local singer, Trina, free for residents and guests on June 14^th at 3:00 pm.

§  Seniors for Safe Driving Refresher Course will improve your abilities and lower your insurance premiums through this 1/2 day seminar designed for drivers over the age of 55 who have already taken the initial Seniors For Safe Driving course that is only $16.00 on June 23^rd at 9:00 am. (For more information or to RSVP contact Seniors for Safe Driving at 1-800-559-4880.)

§  Diabetes Support Group Meeting as this month we discuss how making the right food choices can help you control and live with your illness on June 23^rd at 1:30 pm.

We hope to see you at one or more of our June 2015 events in Pittsburgh, PA at Juniper Village at Forest Hills!