The Terrace at Chestnut Hill

Showing love to your loved ones is the most satisfying part of what we do. Every day is a new opportunity to sweeten their lives.

The next best thing to visiting in person is visiting through the window. Health and safety are our top priorities.

We’re staying connected with our residents while following deep-cleaning regimens through our White Glove protocols.

It’s the little things that matter. Our White Glove protocols are keeping us comfy and safe.

It's hot outside! Don't you wish you could be frolicking in the water like a polar bear? Juniper Communities and LTC REIT have partnered to bring you tons of virtual engagement opportunities such as this polar bear cam! Whew! Don't you feel cooler already?

Monday Motivation

DON’T PANIC! Easier said than done. Next time you find yourself paralyzed by panic, use these self care tools to help it pass: 1. Keep your eyes open and choose one object to look at, or look into the eyes of a support person. 2. Put your feet on the floor. 3. Hold onto something. (Tactile stimulation initiates a process in the brain that decreases anxiety and increases concentration.) 4. Breathe in through your nose and out through your mouth. Breathe into ...your belly rather than your chest. Recommended by stress relief specialist Dr. Jennifer Stelter in a webinar entitled Emotional Management: The Importance of Self Care on July 14, 2020. For more information about LinkedSenior webinars . . . https://hubs.ly/H0szpq90 See more

Do you miss the days of wine tasting with friends, and wondering how to resume while maintaining proper social distancing? Juniper Communities and LTC REIT have partnered to bring you tons of virtual engagement opportunities such as Virtual Wine Tasting with Rombauer Vineyards

Happy Dirt It turns out that handling rich soil exposes us to good microbes that increase the serotonin level in our brains. Serotonin is one of our body’s feel good biochemicals that is an antidepressant and immunity booster. Besides all the benefits of being in nature, actually getting our hands dirty while gardening or even handling food from the farmer’s market can uplift our mood. And, it’s another reason to let the kids get dirty while playing outside! Read more . . . https://hubs.ly/H0svG2Y0

In this McKnight's Senior Living guest column, Juniper CEO Lynne Katzmann shares information about rapid testing for COVID-19. "If we want to outrun this virus, then we need to keep these Americans safe and, to the greatest extent possible, COVID-19-free. The best way to do this is to make sure that everyone coming in contact with these people is disease-free. And the only way to do that without a vaccine is a test to ensure that those in contact do not have the active, comm...unicable virus. The way to do that is to test. And to test everyone who has not recovered from the disease, every day. I still believe that we are the greatest country, capable of amazing efforts for the public good. We need to put our efforts into rapid testing, make it widely available until a vaccine is ready, and prioritize our greatest and silent generations and their caregivers.Rapid, widespread testing is the only way to outrun COVID-19 short of an effective, widely distributed vaccine." Read the full column here: https://hubs.ly/H0sxS6m0 See more

Do you have some free time on your hands and feel like doing some creative crafting? Check out Virtual Connections, the collaborative effort of Juniper Communities and LTC REIT to bring you tons of virtual engagement opportunities. Here are some great crafts to get you started! https://hubs.ly/H0sj3Wf0

Juniper, known for its innovation, particularly in its approach to integrating wraparound clinical care with the hospitality-forward social model of senior living, has pushed the envelope in certain aspects of its COVID-19 response. For instance, utilizing and piloting COVID-19 antibody testing, and establishing COVID-19 bubbles by having staff live on site. In another innovative move, Juniper is now working with a new partner, Oakland, California-based Dascenato to deploy more data-driven, rapid, reliable and cost-effective tests. "By leveraging Dascena’s process and molecular lab, test results should now be available within 24 to 48 hours. The accuracy of the tests also is better", Juniper CEO Lynne Katzmann said. https://hubs.ly/H0sv5Wr0

Have you checked out Virtual Connections, the collaborative effort of Juniper Communities and LTC REIT bringing you tons of virtual engagement opportunities. For instance, did you know that singing can help your breathing? Check it out here!

Juniper is proactive in our health approach. Learn more: https://hubs.ly/H0s6PbS0

Every citizen should have a sense of belonging wherever they find themselves. May we all rise to the great task of building trust, peace and stability in our country. Our diversity should not be seen as a weakness but as our greatest strength. It is only by working together that we can build a resilient and thriving nation.Happy Independence Day!

The Art of Self Care SELF COMPASSION WHEN THINGS GET DIFFICULT Adapted from Kristin Neff You might think that you only have so much compassion and you had better save it for others. Kristin Neff has found that compassion for self and for others is mutually supportive. Check out her 9-minute exercise for learning how to feel both self-compassion and compassion for others on the spot when things get difficult. Good for all caring relationships: children, spouses, parents, anyone in your care. https://hubs.ly/H0rqFsq0

In our current social distancing environment Sara Mitchell, Director of Communications & Client Relations at Solinity in Knoxville, Tennessee, notes that resident engagement is more important now than ever. Sara feels that technology can fulfill a significant need for entertainment, engagement, and distraction. Juniper's partnership with LTC REIT has produced Virtual Connections, which fits that bill perfectly! https://hubs.ly/H0r_lHP0 Learn more about Virtual Connections here: https://hubs.ly/H0r_q_c0