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

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 Williamstown. 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.

March 2015 Events in Williamstown, NJ: Your Treasure Is Within

Treasure hunting has been around forever! The search for riches has evolved from archaeological digs revealing lost treasure to present day treasure hunts such as television’s “The Amazing Race”. Much has been written about the allure of treasure, but one thing that we’ve come to realize is that the treasure within is the most valuable of all. Each one of us has a treasure within and through our March 2015 events in Williamstown, NJ we will be exploring that treasure at Juniper Village at Williamstown - be it your ability to sing, play a musical instrument, recite dramatic prose or balance a spoon at the end of your nose. No treasure is too small! In the immortal words of Captain Jack Sparrow, “Not all treasure’s silver and gold, mate.”

With our March 2015 events in Williamstown, NJ at Juniper Village at Williamstown we end our Creative Expressions Series with a focus on Performance. Please join us during our March 2015 events in Williamstown, NJ while we recognize “Your Treasure is Within” as we provide opportunities to express yourself through our weekly drama clubs and by attending theatrical performances. If step dancing and corned beef and cabbage is more your thing, sample all that is Irish with our annual St. Patrick’s Day party or walk the red carpet and share your movie trivia skills at our Oscar Party.

Our fabulous March 2015 events in Williamstown, NJ include our Peak Performance and Stress Reduction educational and inspiring presentation by Gosia Kaczmarski, O.T. R./L. of Genesis Rehab, who will share her expertise with everyone on March 3^rd at 3:00 pm; our Celebrate Dance Performance featuring the Dance Zydaco dancers as we discover the hidden treasure of dance on March 12^th at 3:00pm; or our Irish Cultural Experience Event as we celebrate the rich Irish history, culture, food, dance, music and more in style with Irish Pub Brews, Cultural Refreshments, Irish Music and humor on March 17^th at 2:30 pm.  

We hope to see you at one or more of our March 2015 events in Williamstown, NJ, so check out our calendar for more!

Awakening the Passion for Love and Life!

As we wind down the Month of February 2015 here at Juniper Village of Williamstown, we are filled with joy!

We have enjoyed many wonderful events and activities embracing the "Art of Love" in all that we do, from celebrating Residents' birthdays to celebrating romance and even enjoying a great Mardi Gras Event complete with King Cake, rich pastries and a festive punch!  We celebrate "Awakening the Passion for Love and Life" that lies within each of us!

Join us next month and celebrate the gift of Passion in all you do!

Awaken Your Inner Passion!

This month at Juniper Village of Williamstown, we are celebrating our "Alive in All Seasons" Theme of: Art-"Awaken Your Passion". We kicked off the month of February with a beautiful musical event celebrating the artistic music performance of a local artist performing a passionate tribute of romance!

In addition, we wanted to spread the "Art of Love" throughout our community this month and our residents created gifts and cards and we delivered them to very special people that serve our local community! Here you see them delivering a package to our local and favorite Mail Woman, Peggy Fox; here in Williamstown! Peggy said: "She was having a stressful day and when she received our unexpected gift of love, it changed her whole day and brought tears to her eyes. She said she brought it back to the Post Office and showed off her surprise and shared with her fellow Mail Carriers!"

We also shared a special Inter-generational arts & crafts and game day and everyone had a ball. Then our residents presented the kids with a special gift for them to take on their bus and they also were
overjoyed & totally surprised! As we continued to move forward this month we celebrated the joy and art of family! Residents and family members enjoyed chatting about their families, siblings and the passion of family and it's very important role in the community and culture!

Join us as we continue our amazing celebrations this month & Happy Valentine's Day Everyone! Don't forget to spread a little love!

Awaken Your Passion: February Events

This month at Juniper Village we continue our Creative Expressions Series with a focus on Art.

Creating art for many of our seniors has been a lifelong passion, for others it may have been a casual hobby or serious vocation. Whatever the reason, art has substantial benefits to our bodies, minds and spirits! In Successful Aging, John W. Rowe, MD, and Robert L. Kahn, PhD, discuss key aspects of successful aging: low risk of disease, high mental and physical functioning, and being actively engaged in life. Expressive art activities promote active engagement in life in positive, healthy, and fulfilling ways - in other words, nurturing the spirit of life. Recent studies further indicate that older adults who participate in art programs have fewer doctor visits, use less medication, and experience a lower rate of depression – all resulting in lower healthcare costs.

Our fabulous activity offerings this month include our Valentine’s Day Cookies For A Cure Pick-Up fundraiser in conjunction with The Alzheimer’s Association as we celebrate the joy of Valentine’s Day Cookie Gifts for our loved ones while at the same time raising awareness and greatly needed funds in pursuit of a cure for Alzheimer’s Disease on February 11^th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm (order by February 8^th at 856-740-4444); our Community Mardi Gras Celebration Event as we celebrate with our special Mardi Gras Hurricane Punch, King Cake, Pastries and Rich Desserts, and also feature the very best of New Orleans style Jazz Artists, along with the most radiant and colorful of masks on February 17^th from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm; or our Possessing a Cardio Fit and Healthy Lifestyle workshop by Brenda Judd, P.T. of Genesis Rehab as we learn the most accurate and up to date strategies for taking care of our hearts on February 23^rd from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

Look through our calendar and plan to join us this month and “Awaken Your Passion” as we explore various mediums to expression through weekly art programs and visits to local art museums. Or, if art isn’t your thing, tailgate with us during the Super Bowl, await the Ground Hog’s prediction, our join in one of our festive celebrations on Valentine’s Day, Presidents Day or Mardi Gras.

New and Bright Beginnings For Juniper Village at Williamstown!

As we close out this month of January, the first month of the brand new year, 2015; we are delighted to share so many wonderful new beginnings!

We have welcomed new and exciting musical talent, genres and expressions to our community and the residents, families and all of our surrounding communities have had a blast!  We have welcomed Award Winning "Mummers" String Band players that are known throughout Philadelphia and surrounding areas!  We have also shared in beautiful new and exciting family celebrations, re-uniting family and old friends!

As if that isn't enough, we have also welcomed new beginnings and honors for one of our very own "Leadership Team Members", Mrs. Ellen Richardson, Business Office Manager of Juniper Village in Williamstown!.  As we remembered and celebrated the rich historic and legendary Rev./Dr. Martin Luther, King's Birthday, our very own "Ellen Richardson", received a very prestigious Dr. Martin Luther King's "Drum Major Award", presented by the DOT Organization for her work as a role model, mentor and visionary in the community; committed to excellence!  We are so very proud of her and share in her great celebration!  Please stop by and congratulate Ellen next time you visit!

We look forward to sharing all of life's celebration in the months to come!

Alive Inside Screening at Juniper Village at Williamstown Was Truly Touching!!

We received some fantastic feedback from our residents, family members, and people from the greater community at large during our recent Alive Inside screening. Here is a sampling:

Kathy is the daughter of Gladys "Micky,” one of our residents. She thought the movie was very inspirational and moving. She is looking forward to seeing how Micky reacts to the program. (Pictured here top right.)

Linda is the wife of our resident Joe. Linda thought the movie was very powerful. Joe is actually one of our residents that is using the shuffle on a daily basis and we do see a change when the music is on. The music calms him and his whole body relaxes and he moves to the music. (Pictured here bottom right.)

Eileen is the daughter-in-law of Lola who is a resident. They both joined us for the showing. Lola watched the whole movie and really enjoyed it. Eileen thought the movie was wonderful and is looking forward to see Lola enjoy music again. (Pictured here top left.)