Juniper Village at Aurora recognized for outstanding resident and family satisfaction

Excellence in Action award recognizes exemplary commitment to quality

Juniper Village at Aurora is pleased to announce it has received the Excellence in Action award from My InnerView by National Research Corporation. This honor recognizes long term care and senior living organizations that achieve the highest levels of satisfaction excellence, as demonstrated by overall resident satisfaction scores.

"The Excellence in Action award isn't just any quality performance award," said Jason Stevens, Senior Vice President of Business Development at National Research. "Rather, it's an award that defines what it means for providers to provide the right kind of care—patient-centered care—for their residents, families, and employees. It's an honor and well-deserved accomplishment for repeat winners and new organizations alike."

Juniper Village at Aurora is a Wellspring Memory Care community and home to 52 residents, located at 11901 East Mississippi. It provides specialized programming and healthcare including the use of the Music & Memory program.

“Our Aurora team truly goes above and beyond to provide quality, individualized care and service to our residents. I see this every day that I am present in their community. The results of our customer satisfaction surveys validate their incredible efforts,” expressed Jennifer Harris, regional director of operations for Juniper Communities.

This is the second year that Juniper Village at Aurora has earned this national award.

Samples of questions asked on the survey include, “What is your recommendation of this facility to others” or “What is your recommendation of this facility as a place to live?”

Juniper Communities’ focus on the total well-being of each resident, providing personalized care coupled with innovative healthcare practices, has made it a recognized leader and the first choice among many patient/resident referral sources. Its’ Connect4Life model which provides onsite health and physical therapy care, is regarded as the most forward looking practice by industry sources for 2015.

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 Aurora’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.

September 2015 Events in Aurora, CO: 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 Aurora, CO at Juniper Village at Aurora include our:

§  Juniper Village at Aurora Sweet 16 Celebration as we commemorate this achievement with sweets, refreshing drinks, and lively entertainment on September 3^rd from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm.

§  Labor Day BBQ for our last major event of the summer season featuring delicious grilled fair and all the usual accompaniments, plus cooling beverages and some sweet treats, served in a festive atmosphere on September 7^th at noon.

§  Best Friends Week celebrating National Assisted Living Week with themed Days all week long from September 13^th to September 19^th.

We look forward to sharing our September 2015 events in Aurora, CO at Juniper Village at Aurora with you as we Spread Your Joy.

August 2015 Events in Aurora, CO: Breathe in Life

As we continue our summer focus on Staying Connected, we devote our August 2015 events in Aurora, CO at Juniper Village in Aurora to connecting to the Environment. One of our Signature Programs is the Green Canopy Program. This program is designed to support healthier living for our residents and staff through environmentally conscious communities and events. This program directly supports this month’s focus on the environment and our vision to make the world a better place, a place where each of us can live fully throughout all seasons of life.

Margaret Mead reminds us that “We won't have a society if we destroy the environment.” To that end, Juniper Village has created Green Teams in each of our communities to support our environmental initiatives by assisting with our recycling and energy efficiency programs – such as using CFL light bulbs and Energy Star rated appliances, while making suggestions for additional programs to increase quality of life and promote sustainability in our communities. Have you met your Juniper Village Green Team? This month during our August 2015 events in Aurora, CO at Juniper Village at Aurora our Green Teams will share their mission with the greater community by heading up initiatives to help others learn how to live a more sustainable life through our Wide-Scale Recycling Programs, our Environmental Stability Program and the Implantation of our Green Teams. Stop in for one of our educational programs, recycling and upcycling events or anything else that strikes your fancy this month with our August 2015 events in Aurora, CO at Juniper Village at Aurora as we Breathe in Life!

Our fabulous August 2015 events in Aurora, CO at Juniper Village at Aurora include our:

§  Live Birds of Prey Presentation as we learn more about these magnificent and majestic animals who fulfill an important role in the food chain of our ecosystems on August 6^th at 2:00 pm.

§  Trash to Treasure Rummage Sale as we give others the opportunity to reuse and upcycle our once treasured items on August 14^th and 15^th from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm.

§  Sweet 16 Party as we celebrate our past milestones and accomplishments while looking forward to an even brighter future on August 27^th from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm.

We look forward to sharing our August 2015 events in Aurora, CO at Juniper Village at Aurora with you as we Breathe in Life.

July 2015 Events in Aurora, CO: Stand in Integrity

With our July 2015 events in Aurora, CO at Juniper Village at Aurora this month we kick off our summer quarter Alive In All Seasons theme “Stay Connected” where we will strive to stay connected to the community and the environment. Throughout July we will focus on staying connected to our community through Volunteerism, where we Stand In Integrity. The biggest and most visible benefit of volunteering is the impact on the community. Unpaid volunteers work magic in unifying communities. Through volunteer work you are able to connect with your community on a deeper level and help to make it a better place to live and grow. But what we don’t always realize is that volunteering is a two-way street. Volunteers benefit as much as the causes they support. Through volunteering you make new friends, expand your professional, social and support networks and boost your social skills. So, give it a try and experience the benefits of giving of yourself.

If you are looking for opportunities to share your time, check with our Connections Directors to see what opportunities we have, or join us in one of our volunteer projects. Also plan to join us during our July 2015 events in Aurora, CO at Juniper Village at Aurora as we recognize our Ambassador Program, focus on our Resident Computer Center and training or any other calendar item that catches your eye.

Our fabulous July 2015 events in Aurora, CO at Juniper Village at Aurora include our:

§  Community BBQ where we invite you to spend the day with community friends at our pre-4th of July celebration featuring delicious grilled foods and summer sides plus refreshing beverages on July 3^rd at noon.

§  Ice Cream Social because nothing is better on a hot July day then ICE CREAM, so enjoy your favorite flavor, toppings, be among friends, enjoy music and support the Alzheimer’s Association Walk, a great cause, on July 16^th from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm.

§  Car Wash to get your car cleaned while supporting a great cause, so bring your dirty vehicles to Juniper Village at Aurora to get them sparkly clean as all proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association Walk on July 25^th between 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

We look forward to sharing our July 2015 events in Aurora, CO at Juniper Village at Aurora with you as we Stand in Integrity.

June 2015 Events in Aurora, CO: Live in Wellness

We close this quarter’s theme of Healthy Aging: “Let Wellbeing Thrive” with a focus on Food, as we Live in Wellness through our June 2015 events in Aurora, CO at Juniper Village at Aurora. Hippocrates advises, “Let food be thy medicine”. Research shows that eating a well-planned, balanced mix of foods every day has many health benefits such as reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, bone loss, some kinds of cancer, and anemia. But, food has other benefits. There are also emotional needs that are satisfied by food. Most of us have fond memories of food from days gone by. Whether it was our mom's homemade chocolate chip cookies, a hotdog from a street vendor or our wedding cake, food has a way of transporting us back to the past. It is in that spirit that Juniper’s dining program is called the H’art and Soul of Dining. The philosophy is that we impart spirited service, companionship and nourishment through the sharing of good food. In addition to meeting our resident’s unique nutritional needs, we also meet their emotional and social needs as well.

Join us for our June 2015 events in Aurora, CO at Juniper Village at Aurora to share in our hydration program, complete with healthy snacks and learn more about healthy food and wellness with our dietitian presentations as we continue to Live in Wellness.

Our fabulous June 2015 events in Aurora, CO at Juniper Village at Aurora include our:

§  How to Live Healthy Seminar with guest speaker and dietician Susan Kimball who will talk about positive lifestyle choices while healthy snacks are provided on June 11^th at 2:00 pm.

§  Father’s Day Car Hop & Car Show as we celebrate Father’s Day 1950s style with a good old fashioned classic car show then we join the Juniper Car Hops for an afternoon of fun, fun, fun ‘til your daddy takes the T-Bird away while “Lady and the Tramps” entertain us with their classic rock and roll tunes on June 20^th at noon.

§  Dine & Dash Demo to experience the talents of our wonderful chef come by and watch and learn how to cook a specialty dish then take a completed sample home with you to enjoy on June 23^rd at 4:30 pm.

We hope to see you at one or more of our June 2015 events in Aurora, CO at Juniper Village at Aurora!

Thanks for the Music and Memory Donation

We are so fortunate to have such great partners of Juniper Village at Aurora; one of which is Home Instead Senior Care! 

Matt Clark and Mary Gay Coit presented Juniper Village at Aurora with a check for our Music and Memory program.  Home Instead South Denver chose this program for their quarterly non-profit donation because they believe in the benefits of music with those struggling with dementia.

We are so appreciative for their donation and also for the work they do in the community.  Home Instead provides non-medical services to families in their own homes as well as in communities such as Juniper Village at Aurora and also have their Leaders in Dementia Care designation.