Avista Senior Living Blog

Avista Senior Living is excited to announce three new additions to the Spring Gardens family of communities in Heber, Holladay, and Mapleton, Utah! Formerly part of The Abbington family of senior living communities, these three buildings will now be sisters with our two existing Spring Gardens communities in Lindon and St. George. The name changes…

Updated on 11/25/19 Figuring out the right gifts for senior citizens can be a real challenge, especially around special occasions and holidays. That’s why we’ve created this list of gift ideas for seniors to help you generate some ideas of your own and point you in the right direction. Some of the suggestions below might…

Alzheimer’s is a serious degenerative illness that impacts some 5.8 million Americans. People living with this disease ultimately end up unable to take care of themselves and, toward the end of the ailment’s progression, require constant oversight. If you are a caregiver for an Alzheimer’s patient, you may take on this task. The day-to-day duties…

Just as important as nutrition or safety is our need for meaningful interactions. Especially for those in a memory care setting, having opportunities to stimulate our brains can lead to a host of health and emotional benefits. For this reason, our residents spend lots of time throughout the week doing various activities to stimulate the…

Guest post by Daniel Setter If you didn’t already know, October is National Healthy Lung Month. This is a great time for people to raise awareness about the various conditions affecting the lungs and plan a lifestyle that promotes better health.  No matter your age, it’s never too soon or too late to help your…