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!

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Thursday, June 9, 2016

Memorial Day Recognition


On Tuesday, May 31, over 20 first and second grade students from Trinity Christian School in Forest Hills visited Juniper Village and performed a variety of patriotic songs in honor of Memorial Day. As a special tribute they recognized the community's residents who served in the different branches of the military and performed a song thanking each of them for their service. Everyone had a great time listening to their performance and waving their flags.

Sunday, June 5, 2016

June 2016 Events in Pittsburgh, PA: Live in Wellness


What is wellness? The National Wellness Institute defines wellness as "a conscious, self-directed and evolving process of achieving full potential." At Juniper we believe in fostering this definition of wellness everyday by offering programs and services that help our residents achieve their full potential. As we wind down our Healthy Aging series, this month we focus on Food by highlighting our H’Art and Soul of Dining Signature Program.

Throughout our lives the most important discussions, revelations, decisions and announcements have transpired around the dinner table. When company came over we caught up on the latest gossip over coffee and fresh baked goods. If you needed advice from your parents, it was often given while enjoying Mom’s delicious pot roast on a Sunday evening. Why should that be any different when you enter your retirement years in one of our communities?

With the kitchen often being the heart of the home, we have developed H’Art and Soul of Dining with this in mind. This program strives to impart spirited service, companionship and nourishment through sharing the joy of good food – just like home! Our dining program is designed to not only meet resident’s physical needs, but their emotional and social needs as well. We believe this program provides a perfect balance of nutritious and delicious food choices, comfortable atmosphere and ambiance, social interaction, cleanliness and a spirit of service.

Indulge with us this month as we focus on the “heart” of the home with program offerings centered on food and nutrition such as our hydration program with healthy snacks and juices and educational presentations by a dietitian. Join us in June as we Live in Wellness.

Our fabulous June 2016 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 affiliated with the National Alzheimer’s Association where we will discuss how appetites and eating abilities change as the illness progresses on June 8th at 1:30 pm. (RSVP to 412-244-9901.)

§  Summer Fruit Carving Class taught by Juniper Village’s Dietary Manager, Ken Miller, you will learn the techniques used by the experts to adorn your summer picnics and parties than with beautifully carved fruit on June 9th at 6:00 pm. (RSVP to 412-244-9901. Cost is just $20.00 and will include your own set of carving knives.)

§  Father’s Day All You Can Eat Breakfast to enjoy a variety of breakfast favorites, just like dad used to make on June 19th at 8:30 am. (RSVP to 412-244-9901 by June 15th. Free for residents and just $10.00 for visitors with all proceeds to benefit the American Disabled Vets Association.)

§  Father’s Day Celebration if you are not able to make it for our Father’s Day Breakfast, or just want to stay longer, then join us in the afternoon for a variety of desserts along with musical entertainment by local accordion player, Roy Kim, at an afternoon fit for a king on June 19th at 2:30 pm. (No need to RSVP. Free for residents and guests.)

§  Marriage & Memories as residents are invited to bring in their wedding gowns, photo albums and memories to share with one another, while information is shared about the fashion styles of wedding gowns, and those who can still fit into their gowns will be invited to model them for us; a small reception with assorted wedding cookies and punch will be served afterward on June 29th at 3:00 pm. (RSVP to 412-244-9901.)


We look forward to sharing our June 2016 events in Pittsburgh, PA at Juniper Village at Forest Hills with you as you Live in Wellness.