Treasure the Memories of Friends

Juniper Village at the Shenango Inn celebrated National Assisted Living week with the residents and their friends and families with a, “Friendship Luncheon”.  A dessert bar was set up in the activities room, where Chef Nathan Reed prepared an array of deserts, including, mini caramel apples, chocolate cupcakes, mini lemon cheesecakes and mini cappuccino cheesecakes.  Juniper even welcomed in our furry friends to come and celebrate with us!  “Friends are the most important part of your life, treasure the tears, laughter, but most importantly the memories” – Author Unknown.

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 the Shenango Inn’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.

Buhl Day Parade

The Annual Buhl Day parade on Labor Day, that began back in 1916 here in Sharon, Pa, went off with a bang!  It was a beautifully hot, sunny day for the residents of Juniper Village at the Shenango Inn who enjoyed watching  the local marching bangs, community groups, fire trucks and more pass by.  It was special for each of them that attended to see a grandchild or other family member, that was performing in the parade.   And of course catching some sweet tasting candy was a bonus for all!  

September 2015 Events in Sharon, 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 Sharon, PA at Juniper Village at The Shenango Inn include our:

§  Healthy Chat with Genesis Rehab with our theme of Get Hip Don’t Slip as we learn more about ways to prevent falls especially during the winter months on September 2^nd at 3:00 pm.

§  Buhl Labor Day Parade Festivities as we enjoy this break from our labors and watch the marching bands and other revelers on September 7^th at 9:30 am.

§  Friendship Family Luncheon to enjoy a nice delicious meal with family and friends on September 17^th at noon.

§  Phil Crosson Magic Show for surprising and whimsical entertainment featuring slight-of-hand tricks of the trade on September 17^th at 6:00 pm.

§  Van Trip to Apple Castle as we celebrate the coming fall season in traditional fashion with fresh tasty treats and warm fellowship on September 22^nd at 1:00 pm.

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