Retirement is an exciting new chapter in the lives of older adults, with endless possible ways to spend it. The best gift retirement gives you is the gift of free time – you now have 40 extra hours a week to spend doing whatever you like! However, many retirees may feel bored at first and struggle to fill their days with interesting things …
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If you are planning a move to a continuing care retirement community, you may be unsure where to start. Depending on the lifestyle you’re looking for, your medical concerns, and your budget, there are many factors to consider when looking for the next place you will call home! What is a CCRC? A continuing care retirement community, also known as a CCRC or …
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Learning to use a computer or mobile device can be challenging, especially if you are not accustomed to them or have impaired eyesight, hearing, or other issues that can affect ease of use. Keep the following helpful tips in mind when navigating the Internet or learning how to use a new smartphone to ensure your information is secure and your experience user-friendly. Choose …
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If you are making the decision to move into a CCRC, there are a lot of reasons to be excited. Entering a new chapter in your life means many thrilling changes, including a beautiful new home, new friends, and new traditions. While you may worry at first about how you will adapt to all these changes, especially during the holidays, you can easily …
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The Vista, a premier continuing care retirement community in northern New Jersey, offers a wide range of amenities for its residents. In addition to beautiful apartment homes, on-site dining, and breathtaking views, The Vista boasts a versatile and extensive schedule of classes, programs, and activities designed to engage, entertain, and inspire. Ellen DeBel, Wellness Coordinator, and Teela Ferriola, Resident Services Coordinator, have hosted …
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Christian Health’s premier continuing care retirement community for older adults, The Vista, has received the Argentum 2022 Senior Living by Design Award! This annual awards program honors the architects, design firms, and senior-living providers who create quality communities for older adults that focus on innovative and beautiful surroundings. This year’s winners are specifically noted for providing an environment that promotes community and a …
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The therapeutic nature of gardening has a variety of benefits for physical and mental well-being, making it a great hobby and source of activity for older adults. At The Vista, we have several beautiful community gardens for residents to grow fragrant flowers, flavorful herbs, or fresh veggies. Tending and enjoying the fruits of these gardens is an effective stress reliever, great exercise, and …
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Swimming is a great workout for older adults because it is low impact, poses minimal injury risk, and works every muscle group in the body, making it a safe and effective way to stay in shape. Since it is easier for older adults with common conditions such as arthritis to swim rather than participate in other types of exercise, they are more likely …
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Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) offer a comprehensive continuum of care for older adults to age in place – ranging from independent housing to assisted living to round-the-clock skilled nursing services – all contained in one community. The appeal of a CCRC is the convenience of being able to live independently for as long as possible, and if the need for additional care …
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According to Vista resident Jane Whitley, the premier continuing care retirement community has it all. The Montclair native made the move to The Vista this past October and has been thoroughly enjoying everything it has to offer since. “When I found out The Vista was going to be built, I looked into that and signed up early on,” she said. “Then I thought, …
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