Category: Juniper Village at the Spearly Center

A brain injury can have a significant impact on an older adult’s physical, cognitive, and emotional functioning. In some cases, the effects of a brain injury can be mild and temporary, while in other cases they can be more severe and long-lasting. Regardless of the severity, post-acute rehabilitation plays a crucial role in helping older…

Life can be busy—managing work, looking after family and pets, dealing with unexpected events, and sometimes supporting an older adult or a loved one with a disability.  With so many responsibilities, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. And as a caregiver, putting someone else’s needs ahead of your own can feel like the right move, however,…

As our loved ones enter their golden years, we are presented with the important opportunity to ensure their safety and well-being, possibly by considering the option of a nursing home. While the thought of a major life change can be daunting, it's also a chance to provide them with the care and support they need…

Let’s keep each other warm this socially-distanced season! Tis the season to be paying it forward with our blessings. The pandemic has affected all of us in many ways. We are more mindful. We slow down to assess our surroundings. We smile and thank others more frequently. We provided over 850 canned and non-perishable foods…

Juniper Village, The Spearly Center is celebrating and honoring our Assistant Director of Wellness Keith Nugent. In addition to providing wellness services and a friendly smile to our Spearly residents, Keith is a true Rock Star guy! Along with his son and wife Rachel, the Nugent family donated $ 2,000 toward the residents’ holiday gift…

In times of uncertainly, we still have reason to celebrate all of the amazing things that make us Juniper! After much diligence and hard work throughout the pandemic, The Spearly Center’s Marie Lopez completed our Nursing Home Administrator Program allowing her to have even more positive impact on our communities. Sue Pappas, Administrator, commemorated this…

“Solitude sharpens awareness of small pleasures otherwise lost.” - Kevin Patterson Independent activities may foster imagination and creative play, allow you to have some quiet time, teach patience and resilience, as well as increase self-reliance. Even before social distancing, it is always important for us all to engage in some sort of independent activity. Pictured…

Sidekicks nurture a person’s spirit. Spearly Sidekick Associates provide reassuring kind words to pick up our resident’s mood and bring a smile to their face. Sidekicks provide compassion by listening with their hearts and empathy by trying to place themselves in the shoes of the residents. Sidekick Associates follow the Golden Rule and treat residents…

There are many benefits to dancing, external and internally. Some of these benefits include: improved conditions of your heart and lungs, increased muscular strength, improved endurance and motor fitness. Dancing also promotes better coordination, agility, flexibility and will boost your mood.  To promote social distancing and encourage residents to stay in their rooms, “Get Up…