Juniper Village at Lebanon

April Blog: The Juniper Difference is in Full Bloom! Learn more about what makes Juniper special through our award-winning Signature Programs, 95%+ vaccination rates, and welcoming atmosphere. https://hubs.ly/H0L5SMl0 #NurtureYourSpirit #SignaturePrograms

Yes, No, Maybe Life was already busy before the pandemic, which has added a layer of decisions about staying safe safety for ourselves and others. Sometimes by the end of the day, we experience decision fatigue. Here are some tips from James Clear and others about giving ourselves brain boosts for easier decision making: 1. Daily routines make for fewer decisions and more brain power.... 2. Do the most important thing first. Research shows that it’s easier to make healthy decisions earlier in the day. 3. Minimize decisions by blocking out time for your priorities. Scheduled and done! 4. For decisions later in the day, feed your brain first. 5. If your decision is a brain buster, researchers say "sleep on it." Your brain will be able to draw from a broader range of information during your REM sleep. Read more: https://hubs.ly/H0L5nPk0.

We are very fortunate to have wonderful therapists who are available to see residents in-house through our Connect4Life signature program. Here are Angie (Occupational Therapist) and Jessica (Physical Therapist) from Genesis Rehab Services are working with Joanne on a high-level balance challenge. Later, she will work on exercises that strengthen her arms, legs, and even fingers to improve fine motor skills, plus ankle and hip strategies to improve balance and decrease the risk of falls. At Juniper, in-house therapy services are just one way we enhance independence and support vibrant, active lifestyles! #SignaturePrograms #GenesisRehab #PartnersInCaring #Integration #Prevention

Podcast Release: Voices on Aging, Episode 4 Financing Long-term Care Whether you're planning for your own future or helping a loved one move to a senior living community, this program offers insight on the financial considerations. What is long-term care insurance? Where does Medicare fit in? How do veterans' benefits work? Host Janice Whitaker sits down with David Haas, owner of Cereus Financial Advisors, and Juniper's Cindy Longfellow to answer these questions and more! #FinancialPlanning #VeteransBenefits #Medicare #FinancialLiteracy https://hubs.ly/H0L0lyW0

On April 6th we celebrated Oma’s birthday as well as Anna Mae Light’s, who turned 100 years old the day before. This was the first time in over a year that we were able to gather together as a group to celebrate birthdays. It was wonderful to be together once again! #HappyBirthday #Happy100th #NurtureYourSpirit

How do YOU nurture the spirit of life? At Juniper, it can mean indulging in cake and ice cream, soaking in the sunshine, going for joy rides, or simply sharing a moment with a good friend. This week we enjoyed all those things and more as we celebrated what would have been Oma's 125th birthday -- she inspired it all! #NurtureYourSpirit

Juniper is proud to be featured alongside Linked Senior in the latest issue of the Journal on Active Aging from the International Council on Active Aging! Learn how our community in State College, PA boosted resident engagement with data-driven technology: https://hubs.ly/H0KL5y80 #integration #datadriven

"Planting a Seed" We can grow any aspect of wellbeing by planting the seed of intention, according to Luke Ketterhagen of Yoga International. - First, find a still place. - Settle in with a long smooth breath, clearing away any distractions.... - As your breath sweeps your entire body, relax, letting your muscles soften and loosen. - Open your mind to what is important to you. What aspect of wellbeing would you like to cultivate? Plant that seed of intention for the day, week or longer. As you move through life, you will begin to notice instances of this intention occurring more often. Maybe you want to be more receptive when others appreciate you. Or, perhaps you would like to express gratitude more. Whatever you choose, enjoy the delight of watching your garden grow. #SelfCare #NurtureYourSpirit

April 6th, Oma’s Birthday, is a special holiday at Juniper. It is an occasion to honor our roots and celebrate the Juniper mission to nurture the spirit of life throughout all seasons. Oma was Lynne Katzmann’s grandmother, and was a force of life. She ran her own business in the 1920s, rode a motorcycle in her mid-70s, and was always ready to share her laughter and wisdom. In many ways, she was the inspiration behind Juniper and the distinctive culture that we embody within the senior living industry. Happy 125th birthday, Oma! Learn more at our Third Act blog. https://hubs.ly/H0Kxks80

Lynne Katzmann is featured in this week's Leading Voices in Real Estate podcast. Hosted by Matt Slepin, founder of Terra Search Partners, the series interviews some of the most successful, interesting, and entrepreneurial people who shape our cities and the built environment. Lynne shares thoughts on what it means to be a leader during the COVID pandemic, insights as a female CEO in a male-dominated industry, and how she wants to leave the world a better place. Listen here, or on your favorite podcast platform: https://hubs.ly/H0Kx2F20

Associates and residents were thrilled to be able to welcome visitors into our building once again after almost a year! Some visitors came from as far away as Nebraska and Missouri, but even if they only had to travel across town, we were equally as happy to see them in person! The new visiting opportunities came just in time for Sarah’s 96th birthday! Happy birthday, Sarah!