Twyla Found Strength and Strategies for Preventing Falls

“I need to do it to stay strong. And doing that makes me feel better about myself.”

Life Begins Again for Tai Ji Quan Class Participant

“It takes a village to raise children, but it takes a state to take care of older adults, and I’m in the right state.”

Family Caregiver Gets Powerful Tools for Powerful Change

Teresa shares how Powerful Tools for Caregivers is helping her navigate her new caregiving role.

13 Juniper Classes Bring Balance Back After a Brain Injury

Kathleen Sorbie experienced a traumatic brain injury from a fall three years ago that impacted her balance, large motor movements, depth perception, speech and vocabulary. But over the past two years, she’s made a 98% comeback with a focus on recovery, and dedication to 13 Juniper classes.

Virtual SAIL Juniper Classes Bring Fitness and Fun to the Braham Event Center

Kelly Nelson, the event coordinator for the Braham Event Center in Braham, Minnesota, says she is thrilled to offer Juniper classes to her community. “People had been asking for fitness classes and we thought it wasn’t possible because there wasn’t anyone in town to teach them, but then we found Juniper, which had a solution.”

Rochester Resident Takes Tai Ji Quan for Better Balance and Companionship

Kay Luinstra, a Juniper Tai Ji Quan participant, enjoys taking this class remotely so she can improve balance, posture and range of motion. Tai Ji Quan has improve Kay's ability to prevent falls.

Ronald Jackson Finds Harmony in Movement and Music

One day, Ronald Jackson went for a walk. He ventured down to the community room in his St. Paul apartment building, a path he had taken many times before. But this time, he walked into an opportunity.

Kris King Relieves Back Pain with Juniper Classes

Scoliosis and osteoporosis had taken a toll on Kris King, leading to spine surgery in 2019. Kris spent almost a year in a back brace with no bending, twisting or lifting. She had just started physical therapy in 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, sending her home with a prescription to walk and do recommended exercises on her own.

Telephone Reassurance Makes Upcoming Surgery Easier for Janet Dunbar

Janet Dunbar of Menahga, Minnesota, met Annie Cole, a Juniper wellness engagement specialist, when Annie called Janet to introduce her to Juniper. At the time, Annie didn’t know how much Janet needed her call.

Diabetes Prevention Program Helps Keep Kathy Jacobson at Prediabetic Status

Kathy Jacobson says she has witnessed the horrors of diabetes. She lost her 62-year-old mother to the disease, and her brother was the same age when he passed away. “My brother had a lot of foot neuropathy, and other complications. I’ve been prediabetic for a while, and it was time to do something to prevent the same outcome for myself.”

Rural Seniors Benefit From Pandemic-Driven Remote Fitness Boom

by Christina Saint Louis - This article is by KHN and was first published on January 17, 2023

Retired Dentist Believes Healthy Bodies Bring Healthy Smiles

When Yvonne Hanley retired after 40 years as a dentist, she went from filling cavities in Fergus Falls, MN, to filling people’s lives with a program known for improving health.

Voices of Participants and Class Leaders

Do you want to know what participants and leaders say about Juniper classes? Watch these videos.

“Living Room Language” Makes Managing Diabetes Doable

When Curt Stockford and his wife, Meredith, learned about the Juniper Living Well with Diabetes class, their first thought was for others. But when he took the class himself, Curt says he made “huge leaps” in taking better care of himself.

Best Friends Lose Combined 146 Pounds

After participating in a Juniper Diabetes Prevention Program and making changes in what they ate and increasing their activity, these two best friends each lost more than 70 pounds.

Tai Ji Quan: A Life-Changing Experience

Jane Lindsey was a pediatric occupational therapist looking forward to retirement when she was hit with two life-changing events. Her husband, John, was diagnosed with stage 4 bladder cancer and passed away, turning Jane’s world upside down.

Zoom in for Health and Social Connections

After leaving the isolation of her assisted living apartment and moving in with her daughter, Joyce Watson of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, and her daughter participated in a Juniper Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance class.

Overcoming Fear of Falling: A Trip You Don’t Want to Take!

Fear of falling has kept Patti Ihrke of Stillwater, MN, from enjoying outdoor walks and activities. Diagnosed with lupus in 1974, her bones have become brittle. Medications and low blood sugar cause dizziness that makes her unstable on her feet.