The Power of Music

Last week, Wellspring residents were treated to the magical sounds of composer and pianist Arthur Goldstein. A Pittsburgh native who now resides in State College, Goldstein achieved national recognition in 1984 upon winning the Golden Cinema award for best American documentary film for the soundtrack to "Magic in the Afternoon.” His repertoire includes Baroque, classical, romantic, impressionist, modern and jazz pieces, as well as original compositions and new and recent works by American composers. Goldstein currently teaches music history courses at Penn State University and piano at The Music Academy in State College. As can be seen in the photos, residents thoroughly enjoyed the show!

Excellence in Care Award for Juniper Brookline

Juniper Village Wellspring Memory Care at Brookline recently celebrated its "Excellence in Care" Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s (AFA) certification with a combination open house/charity art auction. To earn the status of “Excellence in Care, Dementia Care Program of Distinction,” Juniper Village underwent a comprehensive on-site evaluation and consultation by an AFA Excellence Specialist to ensure compliance with AFA’s national standards on care quality and ability to sustain performance. This status is considered the highest hallmark of recognition by AFA for long-term care communities offering services for the memory impaired.  The review period covers the years going forward of 2015-2017. Meanwhile, Wellspring residents spent a month preparing works of art on canvas, as well as decorative bottle creations for the evening’s auction. In all, the masterpieces raised nearly $500 for the Central PA Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Community members, friends and family, and colleagues packed Wellspring’s library and common areas in support of this very special accomplishment. Wellspring at Brookline is Juniper Village’s fifth AFA-certified community, out of only 48 memory care communities nationwide. “Juniper Village at Brookline truly exemplifies the intent of our Excellence in Care program, to elevate the quality of care for people with dementia,” said Charles J. Fuschillo, Jr., AFA’s president and chief executive officer. “AFA is proud to recognize this organization for providing its clients with optimal care and nurturing their spirits.”

“The Excellence in Care Award is an honor and an affirmation of our staff’s dedication and person-centered programming,” explained Liz Plozner-Chalfa, Executive Director of Juniper Village Wellspring Memory Care.  “We are excited and proud of our affiliation with the American Foundation for Alzheimer’s”.

Get more information on the Alzheimer's Foundation of America's Excellence in Care program.

March 2015 Events in State College, PA: 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 State College, PA we will be exploring that treasure at Juniper Village at Brookline Wellspring Memory Care - 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 State College, PA at Juniper Village at Brookline Wellspring Memory Care we end our Creative Expressions Series with a focus on Performance. Please join us during our March 2015 events in State College, PA 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 State College, PA include our Jim Weiss Performance featuring one of our resident’s favorite entertainers who we are privileged to see return on March 14^th at 4:15 pm; our Arthur Goldstein Performance as this nationally-recognized pianist, composer and music history professor at Penn State wows us with his extensive repertoire that includes Baroque, classical, romantic, impressionist, modern and jazz original compositions and recent works by American composers on March 20^th at 4:15 pm; our Creative Corner Terra Cotta Pot Decor where residents will be able to beautify their homes by making attractive and colorful clay vessels on March 25^th at 6:30 pm; or our Comedy Sketch and Improvisational Sketch allowing residents to tap into their creative side while having a good laugh on March 28^th at 2:00 pm.

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