May 2015 Events in Chatham, NJ: Grow Strong Daily

Fitness is on our mind during our May 2015 events in Chatham, NJ at Juniper Village at Chatham with our Alive In All Seasons theme “Grow Strong Daily”. As you know, physical activity is good for you both physically and mentally. Regular physical activity can help you to continue to do the things you love and stay independent as you age. Exercise can reduce the risk of developing some diseases and reduce symptoms of some chronic conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and balance issues.

But, if exercise has not been a part of your daily routine how do you take that first step? Start by making it fun! Turn a walk around the block into a scavenger hunt – search for daffodils, birds, squirrels or lucky pennies. Instead of a dip in the pool, create an adventure as you pretend to swim with the dolphins. Rather than send your co-worker an email, walk to her office and communicate face to face, double the benefit with a smile! What’s important is to make it fun and just start – today!

Join us for our May 2015 events in Chatham, NJ at Juniper Village at Chatham as we will Grow Strong Daily with Fitness Five, and walk “cross country” with our Route 66 Walking Program and learn more about keeping our hearts fit at our Healthy Heart Luncheon. We look forward to sharing these and many other activities with you this month. Peruse this month’s calendar, and we will see you soon!

Our fabulous May 2015 events in Chatham, NJ at Juniper Village at Chatham include our:

§  Mother’s Day Makeovers where you can stop in and pick-up a few gifts in a little last minute shopping along with watching some residents have professional makeovers while refreshments are served on May 9^th at 1:30 pm.

§  Excerpts of George Washington Performance with the talented Peter Small impersonating our first President in this historical tribute on May 11^th at 2:00 pm.

§  What is the H Word presentation as part of our Continuing Education Units Series we will be discussing Hospice care on May 19^th at 4:00 pm.

§  Kent Place Chorus Concert featuring one local school’s contributions to the happiness of our residents with a spectacular performance on May 28^th at 3:30 pm.

We hope to see you at one or more of our May 2015 events in Chatham, NJ at Juniper Village at Chatham!

Girl Scout Cookies for Dogs

You might say Juniper Village is going to the dogs...or rather our dog biscuits are!!!  A local Girl Scout troop has been raising money and collecting donations for St. Hubert's Animal Shelter, and they asked if they could enlist the help of our residents in making the dog treats.  The smell of peanut butter was in the air as residents and scouts worked together for this good cause.

Chocolate Krinkle Cookies

The halls were filled with the delicious smell of chocolate following our Saturday baking class!!  We made Chocolate Krinkle Cookies, also called Earthquakes, and they turned out great.  Next class we will be making an extraordinarily delicious chocolate cake for diabetics. Yum!

April 2015 Events in Chatham, NJ: Believe in Yourself

Welcome to April - the name derived from the Latin word Aperire meaning “to open”; the month when everything starts to bloom and come alive. What better time to really put forth your best efforts and see the true beauty inside than the month in which everything begins anew! Diana Ross, in the Wiz, advises “believe in yourself, right from the start. You'll have brains; you’ll have a heart; you’ll have courage to last your whole life through if you believe in yourself.” So let’s put our best foot forward, believe in ourselves and we can move mountains!

Join us for our April 2015 events in Chatham, NJ at Juniper Village at Chatham as we pull pranks on April Fool’s Day; honor Jesus Christ on Good Friday, followed by hiding Easter eggs; celebrate the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery on Passover; and celebrate mother earth on Earth Day and Arbor Day. Peruse this month’s calendar as we focus on the brain through our Daily Brain Builders, Wii tournaments and our Healthy Brain Luncheon. Plan to join us for any and all events. Also, check out our Healthy Aging Resource Library to learn more about the brain or any number of health related topics. We look forward to seeing you during this fun filled month.

Our fabulous April 2015 events in Chatham, NJ at Juniper Village at Chatham include our:

Ø  Passover Services with Richard and Alice Baron to celebrate Passover with some tasty traditional treats and a prayer session for you and your loved ones on April 3^rd at 10:30 am.

Ø  Annual Easter Egg Hunt that has grown into a wonderful tradition as we invite our Grandchildren and Great-grandchildren for a terrific time with special prizes and refreshments on April 4^th at 10:30 am.

Ø  CEU Class Series seminar with healthcare educators about our topic this month of Laughter as the Best Medicine on April 16^th at 4:00 pm.

Ø  But I Don’t Have Cancer Hospice presentation by our local community healthcare partners on April 21^st at 4:00 pm.

Ø  Getting In-Touch with your Mind discussion as Paul White returns with an educational twist on how your brain functions and how to get in touch with your inner mind on April 30^th at 6:30 pm.

We hope to see you at one or more of our April 2015 events in Chatham, NJ at Juniper Village at Chatham!

Juniper Red Hats Service Project

The Juniper Red Hats have embarked on another service project.  We have joined up with the Summit chapter of the Susan G. Koman Foundation, and spent an afternoon pairing up shoelaces which will be given away to participants of the Susan G. Koman Race for the Cure 5K fundraiser in May. A fun activity for a great cause!

The Larks Women's Choral Group

The swallows may head for Capistrano, but the Larks come to Juniper Village at Chatham!  The Larks, a women's choral group from nearby Summit, performed their annual concert last week to rave reviews.  Their bright outfits and cheerful energy helped melt our winter blues!

Juniper Communities Introduces Theralink for Onsite Integrated Therapy at Juniper Village at Chatham

Juniper Communities, a national owner-operator of Juniper Village senior living communities, is rolling out Theralink in all its facilities, and locally at Juniper Village at Chatham. Theralink is an on-site program designed to help residents regain and maintain independence, fitness and overall wellbeing. It is being implemented through a newly established partnership between Juniper Communities and Genesis Rehab Services.

“Rehabilitation, restorative services, and fitness are vital to healthy aging and whole person wellness,” explains Lynne Katzmann, CEO and Founder of Juniper Communities. “Coordinated with other clinical services permits, Juniper will be able to provide integrated post-acute care onsite at the communities through Theralink. This is especially important for Juniper’s residents who want and need more intensive rehabilitation services in their ‘home’.”

Grant Welson, Area Director for Genesis Rehab Services states, “Juniper is taking an industry lead by creating Theralink to offer onsite therapy services where they are integrated into everyday patient care. Feedback from preliminary implementation from Juniper’s residents has been overwhelmingly positive.”

The Theralink program will provide physical, occupational, speech, and when needed respiratory therapy that is integrated into the care Juniper currently delivers. Elements of Theralink include special balance and strength training, and fall prevention programs; technology and apps that facilitate and record personal fitness training; dementia management programs that integrate cognitive and occupational therapies; cardiopulmonary management; and monthly assessment reports.