In the United States today, life expectancy is at an all-time high; a 65 year-old man can expect to live at least another 17 years, while a 65 year-old woman can expect to live at least another 20 years. This means older adults are using their increased longevity to stay involved in the workforce longer, engaging in their communities, and…read more →
Did you know one kind of “buck” has antlers and eats the crabapples from the trees at Mountain Vista and another kind of “buck” has hidden pictures, flecks of color, and mysterious symbols? And that’s just the beginning. What do all those seemingly random letters and Latin phrases mean, anyway? Now you can find out — and share the answers with your…read more →
According to a 2011 study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, a combination of its antioxidant and nutraceutical properties may potentially enable fulvic acid to protect us against diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer’s. Read the full article and the other benefits of fulvic acid for digestion (a healthy gut) and skin (eczema, wounds, rashes) by clicking on the…read more →
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 →