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Tips for Moving Elderly Parents Closer to Adult Children

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If you are concerned about your parents who live a distance away, here are a few key tips to help you consider moving your elderly parents closer to where you live. You may have moved away from your hometown, perhaps settling hundreds of miles…

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Embracing the Advantages: Moving Early to Memory Care

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Making the decision on when memory care is the best option for your loved one, is an exceedingly personal and emotionally challenging decision. Memory care communities are designed to  provide a supportive community for individuals with Alzheimer’s, Dementia or other cognitive impairments to thrive….

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15 Communication Strategies for Someone with Dementia

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Communication can be difficult with a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or any other type of dementia. Faced with forgetfulness and a decline in memory, language, and problem-solving and critical thinking skills, our loved ones can quickly lose their individuality, confidence, and sense of…

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Normal Aging vs Dementia

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  We’ve all had those awkward moments when we can’t remember a word, or when we spot someone familiar but can’t put a name to the face. As our loved ones age, we may notice this type of thing happening more frequently, and we…

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A personalized approach to dementia care benefits.

  If you have a loved one living with dementia, be it your spouse, your parent or even a neighbor, we consider you to be living with dementia too. We view dementia as a whole community disease. ​ The Retreat at Sunny Vista’s skilled…

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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

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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