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.

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. The day after John’s funeral, Jane’s balance was off, and her right arm wasn’t functioning properly. She attributed it to exhaustion and stress, but later found she had suffered a stroke. 

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.