Juniper Village At Forest Hills: April 2016

We are committed

At Juniper we are committed to nurturing the spirit of life in each individual we serve so that they may live fully throughout all seasons of life. To us this means understanding an individual, not only their needs but their desires and responding with programs and services which provide for the highest quality of life possible. Our Alive in All Seasons program of activities is designed to foster healthy bodies, enriched minds and fulfilled spirits. These pictures and stories are living proof that we at Juniper are dedicated to walking our talk!

Monday, April 18, 2016

Cookie Donation

On Monday, April 4 the Residents at Juniper Village at Forest Hills were treated to a vast array of delicious homemade cookies, candies and treats compliments of the Rishel family. All of the goodies were home made by Leanna Rishel, 12 year old granddaughter of one of Juniper Village's former residents, Julie Rishel. What a nice way to say " Thinking of you!"

Friday, April 15, 2016

Juniper Village at Forest Hills Welcomes Spring!

Over 80 residents and their family members visited on Sunday, March 27 to celebrate Easter with their loved ones and celebrate the arrival of Spring!! Just in time for Easter, tulips were delivered to over 40 of Juniper Village’s residents as part of our Tulips For Twilight Wish Fundraiser. The Twilight Wish Foundation is a non-profit wish granting organization that grants wishes for deserving seniors residing in Allegheny County. Through tulip donations and resident family purchases, Juniper Village was able to raise over $670.00 for the organization.

On Easter Sunday, over 30 family members joined their loved ones for a delicious Easter feast in the dining room. Families unable to join us for lunch enjoyed an array of decadent desserts along with musical entertainment in the lobby later in the afternoon. Mother Nature helped make the day special with warm 72 degree temperatures and plenty of sunshine. What a wonderful way to welcome Spring!!

Sunday, April 3, 2016

April 2016 Events in Pittsburgh, PA: Believe in Yourself

Do you know that embracing a healthy lifestyle promotes brain health as well? This month we embark on our quarterly Alive in All Season theme of Healthy Aging: Let Wellbeing Thrive. Throughout April we will focus on brain health and encouraging you to Believe in Yourself. We will learn more about how physical health and exercise, diet and nutrition, cognitive activity, and social engagement can help keep both your body and brain healthy and potentially reduce your risk of cognitive decline. At the 2014 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, results of a two-year clinical trial of older adults at risk for cognitive impairment showed that a combination of physical activity, nutritional guidance, cognitive training, social activities and management of heart health risk factors slowed cognitive decline. It’s never too late to make changes to achieve a healthier lifestyle.

Join us this month as we expand our knowledge of brain health and take steps to boost our brain health through our Healthy Brain series featuring our Daily Brain Builders and Wii Games designed to promote cognitive activity. Continue your research by perusing our Healthy Aging Resource Library, filled with volumes of information to help you and your loved ones age well. And, don’t forget to join us for our Brain Healthy Luncheon where we will nourish mind, body and soul. We look forward to sharing this month of healthful thinking and encouragement to Believe in Yourself – you can do this!

Our fabulous April 2016 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 are affiliated with the National Alzheimer’s Association Learn about the warning signs of Dementia and what you can do to help improve your memory and you brain’s health with guest speakers Bonnie Caripolti, and RoseMarie Malonski, Connections Director on April 13^th at 1:30 pm.

§ Seniors For Safe Driving Mature Driver Improvement Course a 1 day seminar designed for drivers over the age of 55 who wish to improve their driving skills, and participants can also receive a 5% discount on their automobile insurance premium for 3 years after taking the course on April 19^th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. (RSVP to 1-800-559-4880.)

§ Estate Planning For Seniors: Avoiding Probate as Dennis Biava, president of Senior Estate Associates in Greensburg shares information about trusts, wills and ways you can avoid having your estate go to Probate Court on April 26^th at 6:00 pm. (RSVP to 412-244-9901.)

We look forward to sharing our April 2016 events in Pittsburgh, PA at Juniper Village at Forest Hills with you as you Believe in Yourself.