Avista Senior Living Blog

  Avista Sun City West Memory Care is lucky to have some award-winning staff that we know will have a big impact on the lives of our residents and the surrounding area. As the premier memory care community in the area, Avista Sun City West is committed to offering the best care for our residents and…

Socialization and connection are important at any age, but they can have an especially significant impact on our quality of life as we get older. For many seniors, socializing and spending time with others can be more of a challenge than in younger years. As children, we go to school or have play groups. We…

A lot can change in our lives as we age, but that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. With some practical tips and advice, your quality of life can be just as good when you are eighty as it was when you were forty. For those of us able to live more independently in…

The terms “dementia” and “Alzheimer’s” are often used interchangeably. However, it is essential to know that they are not the same and should be handled differently. After all, how can you treat them properly if you can’t tell the difference? Dementia isn’t a specific disease; it is a group of symptoms related to the impairment…

The signs of dementia usually vary based on gender. What may be one of the early signs of dementia in men could be different from any symptom of dementia seen in a woman. It is essential to be conscious of these signs as a man because the typical symptoms associated with dementia might take a…