Each November we turn our attention to Family with our Alive
In All Seasons Theme: Cherish the Journey. We have always enjoyed helping our
residents chronical their individual life journeys through journaling. In
addition to keeping track of the daily happenings in our lives, journaling has
surprising health benefits as well. University of Texas at Austin psychologist
and researcher James Pennebaker contends that regular journaling strengthens
immune cells, called T-lymphocytes. He also believes that writing about
stressful events helps you come to terms with them, thus reducing the impact of
stress on your health. Other research indicates that journaling decreases the
symptoms of asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. Scientific evidence also shows
that writing your thoughts down can help clarify your thoughts and feelings,
help you to know yourself better, reduce stress, and problem solve more
effectively. An additional benefit of journaling is that you are leaving a
legacy for future generations. Review your journal together! Reminiscing about
the events in one’s life is a way to affirm who they are, what they’ve
accomplished in life and relive happy times. So, pick up a pen and Cherish the
Journey, the benefits are endless!
Join our journey through November as we honor and celebrate
family and the journey of life with our autobiographical journaling. Help us
support our greater community with our annual Food Drive and our on-site
support groups. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Our fabulous November 2016 events in Pittsburgh, PA at
Juniper Village at Forest Hills include our:
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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 the
importance of families and how everyone in the family needs to help when it
comes to caring for a loved one on November 9th at 1:30 pm. (For
more information or to RSVP call 412-244-9901.)
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Seniors For Safe Driving Course to improve your
abilities and lower your insurance premiums by attending a Seniors For Safe
Driving course 1-day seminar designed for drivers over the age of 55 who want
to improve their driving safety and receive a 5% discount on their automobile
insurance premium for 3 years after taking the course on November 15th
from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. (For more information or to RSVP to attend contact
Seniors for Safe Driving at 1-800-559-4880. The course is just $16.00 and
pre-registration is required.)
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Thanksgiving Day Dinner as you celebrate Thanksgiving
with your family and friends here at Juniper Village by enjoying a delicious
Thanksgiving Day feast with all the trimmings, free for residents and only
$15.00 for guests on November 24th at noon. (All proceeds benefit
the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. Limit 2 guests per resident. RSVPs
required by November 16th.)
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Thanksgiving Day Entertainment as all residents,
families, and friends are invited to join us in the main lobby for a variety of
Fall desserts and a musical performance by one of the resident’s favorite
singers/performers, Mr. Tom Lamb, on November 24th at 3:00 pm.
(RSVPs encouraged but not required.)
We look forward to sharing our November 2016 events in Pittsburgh,
PA at Juniper Village at Forest Hills with you as you Cherish the Journey.
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