The Vista Blog

The Importance of Wellness at The Vista

Staying active, prioritizing your physical health, and nurturing your mental well-being are all important factors in improving your quality of life and enhancing your overall happiness in retirement. At The Vista, Bergen County’s premier continuing care retirement community, our diverse fitness classes, first-class amenities, and comprehensive wellness services all help our residents enjoy a vibrant lifestyle each day. Cultivating a Vibrant Lifestyle The …
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“You Never Have to Be Alone”: Thriving at The Vista as a Single Older Adult

As a single older adult, you may be considering a change in your lifestyle, such as downsizing your home, finding more opportunities to socialize and stay active, and gaining the peace of mind that you will be cared for in the future. At The Vista, our premier continuing care retirement community, residents have access to resort-style amenities, endless meaningful friendships, and the security …
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Indulge Your Wanderlust Without Worry

Many older adults enjoy traveling, especially with the freedom that comes with retirement. Whether you’re heading south every winter or a jet setter who travels the world, at a continuing care retirement community such as The Vista, you can leave behind the stress of worrying about who will look after your home while you’re gone. How The Vista Helps You Feel at Ease …
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6 Indoor Plants Anyone Can Grow

Gardening is a popular and fulfilling hobby to take up after retirement because of its variety of benefits for health and well-being. If the approaching winter is preventing you from starting your journey into the world of horticulture, you can always start a garden indoors! While caring for houseplants can be intimidating, especially if you’re a beginner, the good news is that there …
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Falling Into Place: A Vista Poem

By Arlene Max, a Vista resident If you have ever worked on a jigsaw puzzle, one with a thousand pieces, You will understand how very important the concept of falling into place is, There’s nothing haphazard or random; it requires concentration. Every piece must be a perfect fit, essential to its completion. Life may seem like a puzzle at times, with so many …
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Why the Best Age to Move to a CCRC Is Younger Than You Think

Making the move to a CCRC (a continuing care retirement community) allows you to age in place. This means you can enjoy an active lifestyle in an independent-living community that offers health care services if necessary down the road. So, what is the right age to move to a CCRC? Many older adults worry about making the move to a CCRC too soon, …
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Resident Committees at The Vista Encourage Involvement

At The Vista, residents’ input is valued and encouraged to ensure the premier continuing care retirement community is providing a fulfilling lifestyle and first-class environment. Resident committees make it easy for all residents to share ideas and provide feedback so that the Vista experience is cultivated and customized to meet their preferences. How Do Resident Committees Work? There are five working committees at …
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Your Priorities When Choosing a CCRC

If you are planning a move to a continuing care retirement community, also known as a CCRC, there are many things to consider. Which features should you prioritize when choosing a CCRC to call home? Is a CCRC right for you? A CCRC is a long-term care option for older adults who want to stay in the same place through different phases of …
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Why You Should Retire in Bergen County

If you are considering retiring in northern New Jersey, Bergen County’s picturesque landscapes, vibrant communities, and convenient location along the Hudson River with proximity to Manhattan make it an appealing region to enjoy the next chapter of your life. The Vista, Christian Health’s premier continuing care retirement community in Bergen County, offers you not only the diverse cultural attractions of the region and …
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A View of The Vista: Space for Family and Friends

Jo-Ann Glock signed up for The Vista’s waiting list as soon as the premier continuing care retirement community announced its inception – seven years before it was built. She had decided she no longer wanted to worry about her home’s upkeep and was interested in moving to a retirement community that offered a social, vibrant atmosphere. Her only son, David, and her sisters …
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