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The Importance of Life Enrichment in Assisted Living Communities

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Making the decision to transition to an assisted living community brings up numerous concerns for residents and their families. One of the biggest is that the life of the older person making the transition will have trouble adjusting to the lifestyle change.  Most of…

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Dining at the Retreat at Sunny Vista

Engaging MealsSunny Vista brings fun and engaging meals to our residents. At our memory care and assisted living community, the Retreat at Sunny Vista, we have two dining venues for residents to pick from. Whether enjoying a full-service dining experience in the Pike’s Peak… Read More

Importance of Seniors Maintaining Their Independence

Independence means having the freedom to direct your own life. Seniors who feel in control of their lives often enjoy longer lives, better mental health, and lower rates of cognitive decline. However, health, mobility, and cognitive changes can threaten our ability to maintain our… Read More

Is Home a Safe Place for Aging Parents?

  Aging in place, or living independently at home, is the option many older adults prefer. It’s understandable why many people desire to stay in the family home as long as possible – it is comfortable, familiar, and gives seniors a sense of independence….

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3 Main Differences Between Assisted Living and Nursing Homes

  Sometimes, people use “nursing home” as a general reference to any place where members of the senior community live. However, this is definitely not accurate, there are very specific differences between a nursing home and an assisted living community. Like assisted living, nursing…

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Checklist When Visiting Aging Parents

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Use this comprehensive checklist when visiting aging parents to make sure they’re thriving on their own. For many adult children, visits are less frequent than they’d like, making holidays a key time to check in on aging loved ones. Have there been noticeable changes…

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