Residents Discover Their Inner Monet

As we endeavor to provide a wealth of opportunities for creative expression, on May 11th Juniper Village at Naples hosted an Art Without Boundaries workshop. This program, managed by Mneme Therapist Katherine Kelly, integrates reminiscence therapy with exercises in manual dexterity to create a fulfilling experience for our residents. Not only does the program provide a beautiful original piece of artwork, it also enables residents to unlock memories from their past.  Save the date, September 22nd, for our second annual Resident Art Show and Sale where you may purchase an original Art Without Boundaries masterpiece

1st Annual Chili Cook-Off

Over 100 supporters with healthy appetites came to experience the culinary delights of Juniper Village at Naples and Vi at Bentley Village's 1st Annual Chili Cook-Off on May 12th.  Contestants included the North Naples and Bonita Springs Fire Departments and chefs from Vi at Bentley Village and Juniper Village at Naples. The stringent competition was judged by Bonita Springs Mayor Ben Nelson, Bonita Springs Chamber of Commerce CEO Christine Ross, and Collier County Sheriff Kevin Rambosk.  Much to our chagrin, the Bonita Springs Fire Department won 1st prize in the competition.  Proceeds from this lively event will benefit the community service projects of both fire departments.

This event spotlights our Partners in Caring, integrating families and professionals into the everyday rhythms of our communities.  After all, it really does take a village.

Juniper Village at Naples has Gone Wild!

Creatures and critters of all kinds visited the residents of Juniper Village at Naples on Tuesday, May 10th. The non-profit education facility, Kowiachobee Animal Preserve, from Golden Gate Estates brought endangered and exotic animals to delight the residents. This informational, hands-on event allowed us to reconnect with nature. Our Connections Program is committed to providing a plethora of eclectic events that support our mission to nuture the spirit of life through the encouragement of active bodies, engaged minds, and fulfilled spirit.

Celebrating our 2011 Juniper Spirit Award Winners!

Juniper Village at Naples offers Spirit Awards during our annual Employee Appreciation Week, held this year April 4th through the 9th. The deserving recipients this year were Resident Services Assistants Reginale Alexandre and Andre Fleuristin. This coveted award is given based upon an accumulation of votes from families, Leadership Team and fellow co-workers. The April 5th ceremony included a celebratory cake, floral bouquets, and a monetary gift to each recipient. In addition, Reginale and Andre will have a personalized plaque spotlighting their accomplishments to be hung on our Spirit Award Wall of Fame in our Administration Building. Congratulations Reginale and Andre!

Juniper Village Hosts a Ventriloquist Performance

On April 5th Brenda Stelzer and her buddies George and Yoyo delighted our residents with impromptu interviews, songs and humor. Residents enjoyed the benefits of laughter and smile therapy as we continue our commitment to healthy aging throughout April.

Naples Celebrates Excellence in Care Award!

Lynne Katzmann, President and Founder of Juniper Communities, and her Juniper Village at Naples' Leadership Team strike a pose at the entrance to the award celebration party held Thursday, April 14th.

Our Memory Care Program stands above the others. Juniper Village at Naples is the first and only Florida memory care community, and only one of 28 in the country, to have received this honor to be recognized by the Alzheimer's Foundation of America for "Excellence in Care, Dementia Program of Distinction".

Juniper Village strives for standards above the AFA regulations and is recognized for the Excellence in Care award. As many of you know, at Juniper Village, we shy away from labels and titles, as they do not define us. However, it is with great pride that we explain how this is more than just a title, it is a badge of honor.

You see, our entire mission statement is built on the belief that if we Nurture the Spirit of Life in each individual we serve by maintaining an active body, engaged mind and fulfilled spirit, that we will bring fulfillment in all Seasons of Life. We honor this commitment daily through our specialized programming and specialized care.

We provide state of the art programs that offer a balance of safety, structure, independence and nurturing support for body, mind and spirit. Our pioneering programs and innovative designed environment have been recognized by the Alzheimer's Foundation of America. Again, it must be said, not as a promotion of the title, but as recognition of the badge of honor and the quality of care our Residents receive: We are the first and only memory care program in Florida to have received this honor to be named a Dementia Program of Distinction recognized for "Excellence In Care".

　



Susie Salyer, Director of Nursing with Imperial Healthcare is an essential

Partner in Caring. Juniper Village's multiple Partner in Caring

relationships support us in maintaining a continuum of care.



Here at Juniper Village at Naples, we intend to maintain an ongoing involvement with the AFA that will serve to further support and strengthen our mission of Nurturing the Spirit of Life!



Well wishers included over 70 guests. Current and past family

members, referral sources and physicians attended this

evening's event to offer their congratulations.



Barbara Peterson, our Director of Wellness, and nurses

were onsite to share in the festivities.

Juniper Receives AFA Award of Excellence!

Juniper Village at Naples is the proud recipient of the Alzheimer's Foundation of America's Excellence in Care Award. The Excellence in Care Award was designed to assist families in selecting care settings for their loved ones. According to the AFA, "If a facility has the status of AFA's Excellence in Care Dementia Program of Distinction, families know that the care setting has voluntarily gone through the Excellence in Care evaluation process and has met AFA's national standard of excellence."

Recognition was achieved after undergoing a rigorous and lengthy evaluation process which included a thorough full-day, interactive, onsite inspection. Naples is proud to be the only community in the entire state of Florida to have earned this Excellence in Care Award. We are one of only 28 recipients nationwide to have received this distinquished certification.