Seven Residents at Juniper Village in 90+ Club

Aging in place is a philosophy at Juniper Village at Mount Joy and the personal care and Wellspring memory care community is equipped to meet the needs of all its residents as they progress on in years. “We intend to keep our residents supported in their needs and alive in body, mind, and spirit in all seasons of life for as long as they are with us,” says Executive Director Debra Miller. “Juniper is equipped to provide additional services to each resident’s care on an individual basis as needed. It’s wonderful for our elderly to be able to stay in a familiar setting with consistent caregivers who promote the highest quality of life regardless of age.”

The seven residents of the 90+ Club are a testament to Juniper’s aging in place care. “Our eldest resident, Catherine “Kitty” Shaffer just turned 101 years old in October. All of these residents are active in the community and age does not slow them down. They are fabulous role models for their peers,” expressed Miller. Pictured are Juniper Village residents Elizabeth Lauer – 93; Catherine “Kitty” Shaffer – 101; June Smith – 98; Ruth Dorfler – 93; standing are Lloyd Swarr – 91 and Jean Rementer – 90. Not pictured is Dorothy Reese – 92.

To be able to offer an aging in place philosophy of care, Juniper Village has a nurse and caring staff available 24 hours a day, 7 days per week. Continuity of care is available through four levels of services including medical and physical care, and residents are charged by their individual needs. This includes medical management, symptom management, physical assistance in dressing and eating, assistance with mobility and memory care support.

“With elderly parents and friends who are at the onset of dementia, arriving as early on as possible is a key component to a resident’s successful adaptation to our environment,” explains Miller.

Juniper also reminds the community that it hosts three to four major events per month that are free of charge and open to the public.