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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update from Summit Vista

July 8, 2020

Over 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…

7 Activities to do While Under Quarantine

July 1, 2020

For 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…

A look at the health and fitness of Summit Vista

June 16, 2020

They 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…

4 Common Diet and Nutrition Myths Debunked

June 3, 2020

When 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…

4 STRATEGIES FOR FINDING PEACE OF MIND DURING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK

April 6, 2020

If 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…

FINDING LIFE AT SUMMIT VISTA AFTER FULL-TIME WORK

April 3, 2020

Like 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…

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update from Summit Vista

March 13, 2020

Over 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…

SIX MYTHS ABOUT AGING AND EXERCISE

March 3, 2020

If 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…

WHAT TO DO IN RETIREMENT: THE BENEFITS OF TRAVEL

February 4, 2020

Retirement 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…

BEATING THE WINTER BLUES IN A LIFE PLAN COMMUNITY

January 22, 2020

There are countless reasons to love the winter season. For starters, the beauty of a freshly fallen snow, blanketing the world in white has a certain peaceful magic to it. And who could deny snuggling up by the fire on a cold night as one of life’s simple pleasures. But even an evening in the warmth of the fire’s glow…

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