A scenic drive: The areas around Lander have some very picturesque views during the fall—Sinks Canyon, South Pass and the North Fork. A foliage walk or wheelchair ride: A great way to enjoy the changing leaves is to take a walk or wheel through them. Consider collecting a few of your favorite leaves and using them to decorate with fall’s…read more →
Have you ever lost your footing on wet or icy pavement causing you to fling your arms in the air and sending your heart into high gear? If you have then you know how frightening loosing your balance can be. Ordinarily we take our balance for granted, but it is an important and vital part of our daily life. As…read more →
Two new residents recently joined our Mountain Vista Family. We welcome Phyllis Kriese and John Sturgeon! Short biographies about each of them are included in our August 2015 Newsletter.
was given us here by Darcy and Debra — give them a cheer! In wind, rain, and sun they continued the fun. Under an umbrella stood Debra the cook, while Darcy, the runner, trip after trip took. Kabobs on sticks were fed to the bunch that ate, ate, ate, and ate and enjoyed the lunch. A thank you most hearty,…read more →
The Rush Institute for Healthy Aging discovered that foods rich in vitamin E are associated with a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s. Those foods include oil based salad dressings, fortified cereals, green leafy vegetables, cantaloupe, seeds, and nuts. Rush also discovered that people who eat fish at least once a week are 60% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s than those…read more →
Our June 19 & 20 fundraiser garage sale, made possible by donations from residents, family and friends, raised $800. As usual the proceeds will be split with another charity – Habitat for Humanity will receive $400.
Summer’s bounty of fruits and vegetables does more than tempt your taste buds; it can have a powerful impact on your health. When you have more choices, there’s a greater chance that you’ll eat more produce, and that’s likely to lead to a lower risk of chronic conditions, such as heart disease, most cancer, type 2 diabetes, and obesity. Be…read more →
A 2013 Mother’s Day survey confirmed the saying that “mothers write on the hearts of their children what the world’s rough hand cannot erase.” Respondents overwhelmingly (90%) described their mothers as inspirational to themselves and others. Respondents were asked to describe their mother in one word and “loving” was at the top of the list. Another question asked readers what…read more →
Getting wrinkles and gray hair doesn’t automatically mean that you have to slow down. Healthy habits are the key to maintaining a satisfying quality of life well into one’s golden years. Not only that, a healthy day-to-day routine helps you weather life’s challenges, enables you to handle the inevitable physical changes of aging, and even boosts energy. What are the…read more →
Many older Americans are living alone in their homes, but a startling number of those seniors are experienceing social isolation, depression, and dementia symptoms. The results of a decades long study form the University College London on the impact of loneliness and isolation has shown that both loneliness and infrequent contact with friends and family can, independently, decrease quality of…read more →