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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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The Retreat at Sunny Vista is awarded Best Memory Care Community

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   The Retreat at Sunny Vista in Colorado Springs is both honored and excited to be recognized by MemoryCare.com as one of The Best Memory Care Communities in Colorado Springs. ​ MemoryCare.com is a research organization that is focused on Supporting Caregivers and their…

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Tips for Moving Elderly Parents Closer to Adult Children

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If your family is like many others, you may have moved away from your hometown after college, perhaps settling hundreds of miles away from your parents. In other families, parents relocate to a warmer climate when they retire. But as parents age, it might…

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Choosing the Right Senior Living Community Can Be Difficult

We were saddened to hear that over 100 residents will be forced to relocate now that Union Printers Home in Colorado Springs is being shut down.  Choosing the right senior living community can be difficult. We have put together a list of 21 questions…

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A Checklist for Visiting Aging Parents

  This is a comprehensive checklist when visiting aging parents to make sure they are still doing well on their own.Many adult children can’t make it home to see their aging loved ones as often as they would like. The holidays offer an opportunity…

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