Throughout the month of August, residents will have opportunities to explore the amazing world of fractals in both the natural world as well as algorithmic art created by calculating fractal objects and representing the calculation results is still images, animations, and media. For more information and pictures of fractals in nature and art click on the title above to access…read more →
Summer, we love you, but all of these insect bites are really killing our mood. Sure, bug repellents can scare off the pests, but those don’t guarantee around-the-clock protection. So the next time you stumble upon a bug bite, don’t be so quick to make a beeline for the closest drugstore. Instead, try out one of these amazing alternatives to soothe…read more →
In addition to its many direct services, Mountain Vista works with health care providers to coordinate additional services for Independent Living senior care. Mountain Vista sponsors a Blood Pressure Clinic by Frontier Home Health every other month. It coordinates Podiatrist house calls with Dr. Bevan. It can also coordinates in home or onsite physical, occupational, and speech therapy to assist…read more →
Whether you needs salads on the go, or you just want to minimize prep work for a weeks worth of tantalizing salads, check out our April 2016 Newsletter. Included are step by step directions for packing the perfect salad in mason jars. Use your imagination to build salads that are attractive and tasty!
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Get your exercise and socializing done at the same time! Just join in from your residence and walk as much or as little as you want. It will be fun!
1) Photos – Keep photos of your loved ones and friends close by. A new study by UCLA psychologist found that by simply looking at a photograph of a loved one, a group of women reported less pain to the heat stimuli to their forearms than when they look at an object or stranger. To read the full article click…read more →
not a muscle was moving, it was filled with grace. The mats were lined up, on the floor with care, in hopes that sweet relaxation would soon be there. The students relaxed, all snug on their mats, while life hurried on outside, like scaredy cats. Dedicated bodies began moving, this way and that. “Now Savasana! Now, Chaturanga Dandasana! and Bridge!…read more →
Issues related to control are frequent causes of stress for most human beings. During the holidays, this hidden cause of stress can surface in several different ways. One of the most common manifestations is the action pattern of: Trying To Change/Control Others During the Holidays. During the holidays, we all have our own ideas about how people should and shouldn’t behave. …read more →
Many people with arthritis swear by the pain in their joints as a predictor of rainy or cold weather. When your joints start to warn you of miserable weather ahead, plan a toasty warm schedule of indoor exercise, cozy clothing, and treats such a massage to get through an oncoming cold spell. Continue reading by clicking on the November 2015…read more →
Cold weather can pose serious health hazards for older adults. Falls and other accidents, hypothermia and depression are more common as the temperature drops. The key to safety is prevention. Follow these simple tips to ensure a safe season. Watch out for Ice More than 1.6 million older Americans go to the emergency room each year for fall-related injuries, according…read more →