Despite the unusually warm weather and lack of winter snow, spring is officially in season. At Mountain Vista, this means spring activities are in full swing, and the festivities will begin to increase as we get closer to summer. As the hours of sunlight increase, the overall morale of everyone increases alongside it. Spring often
As spring is coming upon us, our opportunities to be active and social increases. Spring brings pleasant weather, more sunshine, and increases social opportunities. With warmer weather we see an increased ability to be outside, interact with others, and being active. What are different ways to spend time outdoors this spring and stay active? Attend
As Valentines Day approaches, the season of love arrives. Retail stores are filled with heart shaped candies, roses, and gifts to express love and devotion. I find it important to learn from those around you. Advice, unsolicited or not, can teach you quite a bit about life. You can find various articles and websites that
The winter months consist of colder temperatures, varying weather conditions, and the potential for ice. Winter conditions, changing schedules, and holidays can impact the ability for socialization and leaving the home, leading to a potential for isolation. Social isolation and loneliness have the potential to lead to negative health impacts, such as anxiety, depression, and
The holiday music has started to follow us everywhere we go. Whether you’re in the car, the grocery store, or even in your own room the ballads of joy and holiday spirit surround us. The holidays are typically a time filled with family, celebrations, traditions, and joy. Despite these festive times, the holidays can be
Aging is an expected part of life; we know that we will age but we may not know what aging may entail. As we are all different, we may not age in the same way as our peers, or we may not exhibit the same signs of aging as our peers. As we get older,
As we age, we experience changes in every aspect of our life. Changes such as our appearance can be easier to accept. We expect this change and can observe the same changes to those around us. There are some changes, such as a decline in mobility and ability to complete activities of daily life, that
While the upcoming fall season means the arrival of pumpkin spice, it can also result in the arrival of a fall transitional period for older adults. Fall acts as a transitional period between summer and winter, resulting in a variety of changes such as weather and available daylight. For seniors, fall can bring feelings of
