Choosing the right senior living community for your retirement may seem like an overwhelming undertaking, especially when there are so many different factors that will ultimately impact your decision. However, two of the most important factors to consider are safety and security. So, what aspects of safety and security should you look into as you explore your options? Here…
Read MoreChef Marcus Cooked up a delicious bowl of chicken tortilla soup on Good Things Utah. This is a featured entree on Summit Vista’s fall menu and a resident favorite. Here’s the recipe: Ingredients: 2 small ears corn, shucked or 1 1/2 cups frozen corn 1 medium yellow onion, diced (1 1/2 cups) 2 medium carrots, diced (1 ½ cups) 2-3…
Read MoreAs you begin exploring your retirement living possibilities, you may be introduced to the term “continuum of care.” While the concept of a continuum of care may not be new, how it relates to your health and wellness in retirement—as well as where you decide to retire—is vitally important. As such, a little information and understanding would certainly go a…
Read MoreNot long ago, it seemed wallpaper had been peeled from all design trends. But now that tried-and-true wall covering is back, and it’s crafting an intrepid resurgence with modern, sleek options for every area of the house. Here are a few creative uses to upgrade your home’s style: COVER THE CEILING. Wallpaper on the walls is expected. But wallpaper…
Read MoreWith over 26 unique floor plans to choose from, we’re eager to help you find the option that’s best for you and your lifestyle needs. THE GILBERT It’s hard not to love this perfectly sized and exceptionally airy 1,128-square-foot, 1 bedroom/1.5 bath apartment home. The Gilbert not only showcases a beautiful open layout, but also includes an intimate den…
Read MoreSummertime may provide opportunities to get out and have fun. But the heat and sun can also be dangerous if proper precautions aren’t taken. Here are a few tips to help you relax and enjoy the season. STAY HYDRATED As we age, our bodies lose the ability to conserve water, making us more susceptible to dehydration. Remember to drink…
Read MoreHere is one of my favorite recipes, especially in the summer. I love to fire up the grill any chance I get. This dish is so versatile and always a winner! It’s something that you can serve as an appetizer or as on entrée over a bed of pasta or atop a great summer salad. GRILLED BACON-WRAPPED SHRIMP STUFFED…
Read MoreWith hot summer weather comes the need to take certain summer health precautions—especially when it comes to regulating your body temperature. Much like hypothermia (when body temperature dips too low), hyperthermia happens when body temperature spikes to abnormally high levels. Heat fatigue, heat syncope, heat cramps, heat exhaustion, and heat stroke are all common or advanced forms of hyperthermia,…
Read MoreFor many people, exercise may be viewed as a four-letter word. However, more studies show that maintaining an active lifestyle is crucial—and not just for sustaining our health, but for our happiness, as well At Summit Vista, staying physically active is one of the three tenets of successful aging. That’s why so much effort is made to provide a…
Read MoreLiving at Summit Vista comes with many wonderful perks. Among the best of them is the ability to live completely maintenance-free. That’s right. Yard work, repairs, fix-it projects—we do it for you. However, if your independent nature refuses to let our maintenance crew handle everything, there are always little things you can do to help keep your apartment home running…
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