Each April we begin our Healthy Aging Series with a focus on
brain health, and encourage you to Believe in Yourself. We know that believing
in yourself has a positive effect on your mental health, but did you know that
self-confidence influences your physical health as well? Recent studies show
people who exhibit self-confidence are generally healthier and tend to live
longer. That's because confidence is a positive emotion and positive emotions have
countless health benefits for your mind, body and spirit. In nurturing
wellbeing by encouraging an active body, an engaged mind and a fulfilled
spirit, Juniper is also building self-confidence. The link between health and
confidence also may be related to the ability of positive emotions to boost our
brain's power to hold attention, be aware and remember things. We are better
able to learn, build new skills and relate with others when we are feeling
optimistic. Also confident people are better able to handle chaotic situations
in a positive manner. This helps to reduce or avoid excessive stress, high
blood pressure, anger, confusion – all the negative side effects of feeling
powerless, overwhelmed and out of control.
If you need to kick start your confidence, here are a few
things to try: smile; count your blessings; surround yourself with confident
people; learn how others have found their confidence and follow their lead;
challenge negative or inaccurate thinking and replace with accurate,
constructive thoughts; and encourage yourself. You can also plan to join us
this month for uplifting discussions and a focus on brain health with offerings
such as Daily Brain Builders, Wii games, and a Brain Healthy Luncheon.
Our fabulous April 2017 events in Louisville, CO at Juniper
Village at Louisville include our:
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Brain Health Lunch and Learn for a delicious
brain healthy meal and learn about how food relates to brain health with the
Alzheimer’s Association as our featured speaker, so take home a full tummy and
brain health tips from your friends at Juniper Village on April 5th at
11:30 am. (Please RSVP by April 1st to 303-665-3722.)
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Easter Brunch for a family Easter Holiday
Celebration as the Easter Bunny will hide eggs for us to discover and Chef
Abhaya and his team are sure to put on a bountiful spread on April 15th
at 10:30 am. (Please RSVP by April 8th to 303-665-3722.)
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Linked Senior and Dinner To Go to learn about
the newest brain stimulation program, Linked Senior, that Nurtures the Spirit
of Life here at Juniper Village and receive dinner to take home on April 27th
from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm. (Please RSVP by April 20th to 303-665-3722.)
We look forward to sharing our April 2017 events in Louisville,
CO at Juniper Village at Louisville with you as you Believe in Yourself.
