April 2017 Events in Pittsburgh, PA: Believe in Yourself

Each April we begin our Healthy Aging Series with a focus on brain health, and encourage you to Believe in Yourself. We know that believing in yourself has a positive effect on your mental health, but did you know that self-confidence influences your physical health as well? Recent studies show people who exhibit self-confidence are generally healthier and tend to live longer. That's because confidence is a positive emotion and positive emotions have countless health benefits for your mind, body and spirit. In nurturing wellbeing by encouraging an active body, an engaged mind and a fulfilled spirit, Juniper is also building self-confidence. The link between health and confidence also may be related to the ability of positive emotions to boost our brain's power to hold attention, be aware and remember things. We are better able to learn, build new skills and relate with others when we are feeling optimistic. Also confident people are better able to handle chaotic situations in a positive manner. This helps to reduce or avoid excessive stress, high blood pressure, anger, confusion – all the negative side effects of feeling powerless, overwhelmed and out of control.

If you need to kick start your confidence, here are a few things to try: smile; count your blessings; surround yourself with confident people; learn how others have found their confidence and follow their lead; challenge negative or inaccurate thinking and replace with accurate, constructive thoughts; and encourage yourself. You can also plan to join us this month for uplifting discussions and a focus on brain health with offerings such as Daily Brain Builders, Wii games, and a Brain Healthy Luncheon.

Our fabulous April 2017 events in Pittsburgh, PA at Juniper Village at Forest Hills include our:

§  Dementia Caregiver Support Group Meeting approved by the Greater Pennsylvania Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association and affiliated with the National Alzheimer’s Association as this month we learn about the warning signs of Alzheimer’s Disease and discuss tips for better Brain Health on April 8^th at 10:30 am. (RSVP to 412-244-9901.)

§  Power of Prayer and Positive Thinking because statistics show that both positive thinking and prayer can help us recover from an illness and maintain good health, discover how your health can benefit from positive thoughts, join Pastor Mark Chapman and Jennifer DeMeo from Promise Hospice on April 13^th at 2:00 pm.

§  Easter Sunday Lunch to celebrate Easter with your family and friends here at Juniper Village with a traditional meal featuring an impressive display of Easter favorites that is free for residents and just $15.00 for visitors and guests with all proceeds benefitting the Multiple Sclerosis Society on April 16^th at Noon. (Due to limited space only 2 guests per resident. RSVP to 412-244-9901 by April 12^th.)

§  Easter Sunday Entertainment if you are not able to make it for lunch, then join us for a variety of delicious desserts and musical entertainment by local musical singer/performer Tom Lamb on April 16^th at 3:00 pm.

§  Seniors For Safe Driving Course to improve your abilities and lower your insurance premiums with this 1/2 day seminar that is only $16.00 and is designed for drivers over the age of 55 who want to receive a 5% discount on their automobile insurance premium for 3 years after taking the course on April 18^th from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. (For more information or to RSVP to attend contact Seniors for Safe Driving at 1-800-559-4880.)

§  Holocaust Remembrance Day Presentation “Lest We Not Forget” join us as Rachel Herman, Director of the Holocaust Center of Pittsburgh, shares information and discusses the Holocaust of World War II, Genocide, and Human Rights Issues as we remember their pain and suffering on April 24^th at 1:30 pm. (RSVP to 412-244-9901.)

We look forward to sharing our April 2017 events in Pittsburgh, PA at Juniper Village at Forest Hills with you as you Believe in Yourself.