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News and stories from Sunny Vista

To keep up with the latest news and information from Sunny Vista, be sure to visit the blog frequently. You will find senior living tips, Colorado Springs’ news and more.

The Importance of Life Enrichment in Assisted Living Communities

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Making the decision to transition to an assisted living community brings up numerous concerns for residents and their families. One of the biggest is that the life of the older person making the transition will have trouble adjusting to the lifestyle change.  Most of…

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Retreat at Sunny Vista Joins the Fight Against Alzheimer’s Disease

What is Alzheimer’s Disease?Alzheimer’s disease is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms of this disease eventually become so severe that it interferes with an individual’s daily tasks. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia and accounts for… Read More

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

Importance of Seniors Maintaining Their Independence

Independence means having the freedom to direct your own life. Seniors who feel in control of their lives often enjoy longer lives, better mental health, and lower rates of cognitive decline. However, health, mobility, and cognitive changes can threaten our ability to maintain our… Read More

Joselyne, recognized for her efforts to serve her community

Our very own care giver, who is committed to serving her community is now being recognized for her efforts. She recently received a Daniels Scholarship. Which is awarded to high school seniors who show leadership in the community.Joselyne Cimpaye graduated from Harrison High School. … Read More

RSV Rightsizing with Caring Transitions

The art of Right Sizing Wendy Jane along with her mother have a family-owned business: Caring Transitions East Colorado Springs.  Combined they have over 75 years of caring with a strong background in nursing, sales, and ministry.  She is a mother of three and…

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March Event: The Essentials of Downsizing

Name of Event: Essentials of Downsizing Date and Time of Event 3/29/2021 6pm Platform that you plan to use: GoTo RSVP by 3/28/21 to Chris Pogar c.pogar@sunnyvista.org and Michelle Combs m.combs@sunnyvista.org Event details: Join Shelly Busby from Caring Transitions and Chris Pogar the Sales…

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Retreat Prepares to Offer More Indoor Visit Options

We are preparing for some wonderful family reunions! Just yesterday the Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) released new guidance that communities like ours should offer responsible and safe visit options regardless of vaccination status for families and residents. CMS put in place some…

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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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New Event: Meet the Team

Meet the Team and our new Executive Director at the Retreat at Sunny Vista. We will also be talking about our resident-centric philosophy and how we impact the community from each department. ​Facebook Event: https://fb.me/e/4UfeWFNCQ Date: 2/24/2021 Time: 5pm ​Location: Zoom https://asu.zoom.us/j/84626631437 RSVP to:  c.pogar@sunnyvista.org ​Deadline to…

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