January Activities

When is the right time to move your loved one out of their home and into a senior living community? How do you avoid feeling guilty for moving your loved one? Is there a good reason to move a senior from their own home into a senior living community? If questions like these have been…

An active lifestyle is important for everyone—whether you’re 7 or 70. But as you get older, movement and activity can decline, making it harder to move and easier to sit.  An active lifestyle that prioritizes movement is crucial for a healthy life in your golden years. Staying active and healthy doesn’t have to be a…

There are nearly 30,000 senior living options in the US. Deciding where to place your parents is a difficult decision that requires hours of research, visits, and conversations. Because of the internet, you have access to thousands of resources to help you make the most educated decision for you and your family. With so many…

As January winds down, winter offers time to settle into routines that bring comfort, connection, and peace of mind. At Prairie Vista Village, this season is about supporting residents through the colder months while continuing to foster meaningful experiences in our Assisted Living and Independent Living community in Altoona, Iowa. Even during winter, Prairie Vista…

Over the last several years, there has been a bunch of talk about superfoods. Fitness gurus have encouraged people to eat quinoa, kale, ancient grains, and the list goes on. We know these foods have been around for some time, so why do they get a random burst of attention? Better yet, what even makes…

Excellence in senior care isn’t just a goal at Prairie Vista Village; it’s a way of life. And recently, this commitment to exceptional service and care has been recognized in a remarkable way. Prairie Vista Village has been honored with not one, not two, but nine prestigious awards from Pinnacle Quality Insight – An HCP…