October 2015 Events in Mount Joy, PA: Show Your Colors

Every October we turn our Alive in All Seasons focus to holidays and sports as we “Keep the Spirit” during this last celebratory quarter of the year. Sporting events are inevitably part of that celebration for many families.

According to Dr. Renee Clauselle, founder of Child and Family Psychology, “Bonding over sports — the highs and lows of the game — strengthens ties, helps us feel supported, and makes it easier for you to open up about personal things.” Think of sports as an opportunity to connect with others over a favorite – or even rival – team and learn more about each other. Even strangers can learn more about where they grew up, which teams they support, which sports they played and how those sports are different today. You may even learn something about your loved ones that you never knew. Perhaps great-grandma played softball in a women’s league during college. That would be something to pass along to future generations! Watching a sporting event can become so much more than plays and scores; it can become an opportunity to learn the history of someone you love.

Join us this month and “Show Your Colors” as we sponsor a local sports team, get into the spirit of the season with our Halloween Costume Party and honor those associates who go above and beyond with our annual Juniper Spirit Awards.

Our fabulous October 2015 events in Mount Joy, PA at Juniper Village at Mount Joy include our:

§  PA Wounded Warriors Benefit Motorcycle Ride very special event with all proceeds benefiting PA Wounded Warriors Inc, a nonprofit supporting hundreds of local Pennsylvanians in every branch of the service who have been injured defending our country, beginning with Registration at 8:00 am, Opening Ceremonies at 9:00 am, and “Kick Stands Up” at 9:30am, as riders, with Juniper Village veterans following in our bus, make several stops, including the VA Hospital in Lebanon, and upon return  at approximately 12:30pm, a celebratory BBQ and raffle will be enjoyed with many fabulous prizes available on October 3^rd. (Registration to Renee Heiser at 717-492-9692 or contact via email renee.heiser@junipercommunities.com required for all non-residents; cost includes meal: $25/bike, $10/passengers and non-riders; Opening Ceremonies FREE to all.)

§  Halloween Spooktacular as ghosts and goblins of all ages are welcome to join us for a fun-filled afternoon with this inter-generational event featuring face painting, games, crafts, visits with creepy critters, tarot card readings, and an exciting candy scramble, with delectable tasty treats and refreshments provided. Costumes encouraged at this free, fun event on October 17^th from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. (RSVP to 717-492-9692 by October 15^th.)

§  World Series Grand Slam Dash & Dine for opening day of the World Series as we’re rooting for the home team and the hometown, so dash in and grab a complimentary boxed dinner to go including hotdog, chips and a soda, or dine in with us and enjoy a popcorn machine and a sweet treat as well on October 22^nd from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. (RSVP to 717-492-9692 by October 20^th.)

We look forward to sharing our October 2015 events in Mount Joy, PA at Juniper Village at Mount Joy with you as we Show Your Colors.

Grandparent’s Day with Juniper Village at Mount Joy

Grandparents, grandkids and great-grands alike came together for an afternoon of “quality time” on Sunday, September 13th.  In honor of Grandparent’s Day, our residents, along with their guests, enjoyed the stylings of The Rebel Heart Irish Dancers.  This high-energy, high-stepping entertainment was highlight of a beautiful afternoon.

September 13 – 19 is National Assisted Living Week

Understand the senior living options available

This year, National Assisted Living Week’s theme is Nourishing Life: Mind, Body and Spirit and celebrates the countless ways assisted living caregivers nurture the whole resident. This has been the basis of Juniper Village at Mount Joy’s mission since we began and is certainly a goal of the industry.

With the percentage of the U.S. population over age 65 steadily increasing, it is important to understand the many options available in specialized residences and the level of care they provide for the growing and varied needs of seniors.

In addition to the type of community, it is equally important to find one that offers compassionate care, unparalleled access to healthcare – preferably onsite, programming that will stimulate you such as Music & Memory, and a commitment to continued improvement.

Personal Care/Assisted Living residences are for seniors who require the least amount of care. Meals are provided along with assistance in medication management, bathing, and dressing, if needed. Housekeeping and laundry services may also be available. Community social activities or outings may be offered, and depending on their preferences and budgets, residents may have the option of choosing a private room or a shared apartment.

Although some Assisted Living residences may provide services for seniors with cognitive impairment, a Memory Care residence is a specialized community for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Providing 24-hour supervision and security, the Memory Care environment is designed to meet the unique challenges of Alzheimer’s patients.

A Skilled Nursing Care residence, sometimes known as a nursing home, provides the highest level of care for its residents as well as round-the-clock availability of medical care. Seniors in these communities may be incontinent or require assistance with eating, walking, and moving about the bed.  Skilled Nursing Care residences usually provide long-term care for seniors who are too sick or frail for other types of residences.

In recognition of National Assisted Living Week, remember, when independent living becomes too difficult, moving into a senior living community that offers appropriate levels of care based on an individual’s need can often be the best solution.

September 2015 Events in Mount Joy, PA: Spread Your Joy

As the air begins to cool and summer wanes, Juniper Village ends our “Stay Connected” series by recognizing Friendship and Joy. What is it that brings you joy? Is it the wet nose of a newborn pup? The smile of your first grandchild? The taste of a triple chocolate ice cream cone? Whatever it is we invite you to share that joy with others at Juniper Village this month.

Much attention has been paid to studies regarding the effects of stress on your health, but what about the effects of joy? The landmark “Nun Study,” as it's often known, revealed that positive emotion is correlated with longevity: 90% of the most cheerful quarter of nuns was alive at the age of eighty-five, whereas only 34% of the least cheerful quarter lived to that age. Similarly, 54% of the most cheerful fourth was alive at age ninety-four, versus 11% of the least cheerful. Of the 678 sisters in the original study about four dozen are still living. So go ahead, grab that triple chocolate cone it might just extend your life!

This month we invite you to “Spread Your Joy” as we honor our friendships in our Red Hat and Villager clubs and our Best Friends events; get our hands dirty at our Friendship Daffodil Project; and celebrate with our Birthday Party and House Warming Initiatives.

Our fabulous September 2015 events in Mount Joy, PA at Juniper Village at Mount Joy include our:

§  Rebel Heart Irish Dancers authentic cultural presentation featuring fluid moves and moving melodies on September 13^th at 2:00 pm.

We look forward to sharing our September 2015 events in Mount Joy, PA at Juniper Village at Mount Joy with you as we Spread Your Joy.

The New Holland Combo Event

Everyone enjoyed the smooth sounds of The New Holland Combo. The group first established in 1829 brings a fine group of performers that strive to "preserve", maintain and advance its historical tradition of providing live performance of the highest quality band literature performed at a consistently professional level. The combo band delighted us with hits of the 40's, 50's and 60's. We did not let a little rain spoil our fun, we held this event inside with a full living room for the residents, families and the community to enjoy!!

Juniper Village at Mount Joy: Your Partner for Successful Outcomes

We want to be your partner of choice in the new shared savings environment. At Juniper Village at Mount Joy, we have been collecting critical data for nearly 10 years. For example, we closely monitor residents to assure successful returns from either the hospital or rehabilitation setting.

The ability to manage pressure ulcers is key to minimizing hospitalizations. Low rates of facility acquired pressure ulcers are the result of a high level of wellness/clinical oversight and an indicator of quality care and service.

Another common cause of both initial hospitalizations and rehospitalizations is medication errors. Changes to medication regime whether after a scheduled physician appointment or emergency hospitalization can leave patients confused about what medications are most current. Our wellness team is responsible for medication reconciliation and management, a process which virtually eliminates medication errors.

Communication is key and Juniper Village at Mount Joy takes communication to the next level through:
• Use of Electronic Health Records (Point Click Care)
• Optimized care transitions protocols
• Full implementation of INTERACT (Interventions to Reduce Acute Care Transfers)
• Use of a highly recognizable and consistent transfer information packet
• Focus on resident and care giver education and engagement
• Individualized care and service

3rd Annual "Dog Days" of Summer Dog Show

Prancing pooches in costume competing for prizes as the residents judged this most favorite event. The annual “Dog Days” of summer dog show is always a big hit with our residents, families and staff. Our “prestigious judges,” our residents, chose Best of Show, Best Dressed, and Best Trickster. The K-Pets teams, which are a pet therapy organization, brought the show to life. Who can resist these primped up pooches?!  Woof!