Live Well with Juniper

Host Rachel Bremness speaks with adult learning expert Dana Brumitt about stress management and resilience in older adults. Dana outlines the principles that help us all be resilient in the face of challenges, including acceptance: "Accepting the reality that you're living in is a huge piece of resilience and will contribute to your peace of mind and happiness."

In this episode, host Rachel Bremness is joined by Juniper Class Leader Gail Johnson to talk about Juniper's most popular class: Stay Active and Independent for Life (SAIL). Gail explains the benefits of the class and how it can be adapted to suit each person's abilities and needs.

Gentle movements, like those practiced in tai chi, can help improve balance. In this episode, host Rachel Bremness speaks with Juniper Class Leader Jessica Karpinske about the benefits of the evidence-based Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance.

According to the World Health Organization, one in six people worldwide today is lonely. In this episode of Live Well with Juniper, host Rachel Bremness speaks with Juniper Class Leader Gail Johnson about the issue and what can be done to help us all feel more connected.

In this episode, guest Maren Levad joins host Rachel Bremness to talk about Trellis' Care Ecosystem program to support caregivers and people living with dementia. To learn more about Care Ecosystem, visit our website: Dementia Care Navigation - Trellis You can also email dementiasupport@trellisconnects.org or call 651-917-4619 with questions.

In this inaugural episode of Live Well with Juniper, host Rachel Bremness is joined by Trellis Vice President of Strategy and Business Development Mark Cullen. Mark shares an update about changes to Juniper including a software transition, the sunset of certain programs, and changes to available funding. If you are interested in Juniper classes but haven't signed up for our waitlist, you can do so...

Welcome to Live Well with Juniper! Juniper, a program of Trellis, is best known for our wellness classes which focus on topics like exercise, balance, preventing falls, caregiving and diabetes prevention. This podcast is focused on just that, wellness. Join us as we explore these topics and more wherever you listen to podcasts.