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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/H0L5n150.

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/H0L0mX40

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/H0KL6sL0 #integration #datadriven

This week, we celebrated Oma’s Birthday with music, dancing, and delicious cake! Oma was the grandmother of Juniper’s founder and CEO, Lynne Katzmann. Her vibrant spirit inspired the Juniper culture that we continue to embrace today. Each year, her birthday is a wonderful reason to celebrate! #NurtureYourSpirit #HappyBirthday

"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/H0Kxksb0

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/H0Kx0zS0

New Passover and Easter resources have been added to Virtual Connections! Get inspiration to make your holiday extra special. Virtual Connections was developed through a partnership with LTC REIT! #passover #easter #NurtureYourSpirit https://hubs.ly/H0KlhTL0

Coming Alive! Signs of new life are springing forth: more daily light, early flowers blooming, more birds singing. Our most recent full moon, the Earthworm Moon, marks the time when earthworms are again moving through soil to break up compaction and allow in more oxygen, water and other nutrients. Voila! Vibrant growth. Do you feel a little bit compacted after the confinement of last winter? Taking a hint from nature around us, breathe in deeply to aerate, to create more space in your body and mind, to receive nutrients. Welcome to spring!

In honor of Women’s History Month, we are proud to celebrate Juniper’s many women in leadership positions and on its highly active board, who have helped make Juniper a respected leader and innovator in the seniors housing industry. This week we shine the spotlight on Mary Radtke Klein, who has served as a valued member of Juniper Communities Financial Advisory Board for 15 years. #WomensHistoryMonth #InnovatingForGood #TrailblazingWomen https://hubs.ly/H0KbMnB0

Our Partners in Caring play an important role in nurturing well-being at Juniper. Thank you, doctors, for all you do! #doctorsday #integration