Each November we turn our attention to Family with our Alive
In All Seasons Theme: Cherish the Journey. We have always enjoyed helping our
residents chronical their individual life journeys through journaling. In
addition to keeping track of the daily happenings in our lives, journaling has
surprising health benefits as well. University of Texas at Austin psychologist
and researcher James Pennebaker contends that regular journaling strengthens
immune cells, called T-lymphocytes. He also believes that writing about
stressful events helps you come to terms with them, thus reducing the impact of
stress on your health. Other research indicates that journaling decreases the
symptoms of asthma and rheumatoid arthritis. Scientific evidence also shows
that writing your thoughts down can help clarify your thoughts and feelings,
help you to know yourself better, reduce stress, and problem solve more
effectively. An additional benefit of journaling is that you are leaving a
legacy for future generations. Review your journal together! Reminiscing about
the events in one’s life is a way to affirm who they are, what they’ve
accomplished in life and relive happy times. So, pick up a pen and Cherish the
Journey, the benefits are endless!
Join our journey through November as we honor and celebrate
family and the journey of life with our autobiographical journaling. Help us
support our greater community with our annual Food Drive and our on-site
support groups. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Our fabulous November 2016 events in State College, PA at Juniper
Village at Brookline Senior Living include our:
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Veteran’s Day patriotic themed reception
following a presentation by guest speaker and veteran, Sergeant Sergio Carmona,
honoring our resident veterans for their service to this great country that is
open to the public on November 11th from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. (No RSVP
required.)
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Centre County Senior Rummikub Tournament as we
are calling all game players to join us for a fun-filled event in which players
will compete for prizes and the ultimate title of Rummikub Master at this
light-hearted tournament that is sure to get your competitive side excited on
November 14th from 8:30 am to 2:00 pm. (RSVP to 814-235-2041.)
We look forward to sharing our November 2016 events in State
College, PA at Juniper Village at Brookline Senior Living with you as you Cherish
the Journey.
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