By now, we’re adjusting to the many new and healthy practices associated with a pandemic. We’re keeping safe social distances when necessary. We’re models of proper hand washing hygiene. We’re even fighting the urge to touch our faces. But are we doing everything we can to improve our immunity? Here are several things that can help boost our immune system’s…
Read MoreOver the last couple of weeks, Summit Vista has been refining infection control policies and procedures based on information from the CDC and Utah Department of Health regarding COVID-19. Currently, no confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported within the Summit Vista community. However, we’re taking every precaution necessary to ensure the continued physical, mental, and emotional health and safety…
Read MoreFor most people around the world, being self-quarantined isn’t exactly a bucket-list item any of us were eager to check off. Nevertheless, here we are, experiencing the reality of this new way of isolated living firsthand. So, now what do we do now to pass the time—not to mention keep from going stir crazy? Whether you are in quarantine…
Read MoreThey say hiring a personal trainer is worth more than a dozen barely used gym memberships. For Summit Vista residents, that couldn’t be more accurate. And they have Mike Johnson to thank for much of it. As one of two fitness specialists on staff at Summit Vista, Mike is the guy many residents love—or love to hate (depending on…
Read MoreWhen it comes to what you should or shouldn’t eat, there’s no shortage of information available— not to mention differing opinions. So, in an effort to help clear up some of the confusion, here are a few of the more common diet and nutrition myths, debunked. MYTH 1: CONSUMING ENOUGH VITAMIN C WILL PREVENT COLDS. While taking a vitamin…
Read MoreIf you’ve turned on the television or been out and about recently, it would seem nearly impossible not to see how the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic have disrupted the world’s equilibrium. In light of these events, how are you reacting? Do you feel anxious or threatened, or are you calm? With everything transpiring around us, it would be…
Read MoreLike any new stage in life, retirement comes with its own fair share of uncertainty for what lies ahead. As such, it would seem almost inevitable that most retirees (as well as prospective retirees) would admit to experiencing some level of trepidation when speaking candidly about what their future holds. For Summit Vista residents, however, this assumption couldn’t be…
Read MoreOver the last couple of weeks, Summit Vista has been refining infection control policies and procedures based on information from the CDC and Utah Department of Health regarding COVID-19. As such, we’re taking every precaution necessary to ensure the physical, mental, and emotional health and safety of our residents, as well as the surrounding community. Included in these measures…
Read MoreIf you were to take a quick survey of things people don’t look forward to, it wouldn’t be a surprise to find “aging” or “exercise” somewhere on the list. After all, both seem to be inseparably tied to enough exhausting side effects that even the most active among us is guilty of bellowing the occasional sigh of contempt from time…
Read MoreRetirement definitely has its perks, especially when it comes to travel. For starters, it offers a new-found freedom to get out and see the world without the worry of finding someone to tend the kids or putting in requests for vacation time. But the benefits of traveling in retirement go beyond simply having more time and freedom to get…
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