07/15/2025
Shhh... Did you want to know a little secret? The Residents at The Vistas were in for a surprise today. They thought it was just fun and games, but they are working on their health and well-being. We launched the very first Vistas Drama Club today, and the benefits of performing are more than meets the eye. It's a holistic package that includes mental, cognitive, emotional, physical, and social benefits, all in one event. The emotional perks are pure fun, happiness, and a sense of freeing the imagination. The cognitive advantages are improved memory, word generation, comprehension, and problem-solving. Seniors also gain an understanding of achievement, life enrichment, and fulfillment. And here's the kicker-performing challenges ageist stereotypes, giving seniors a chance to have a broader social impact.
(Seniors can act too.)
Today's skit, written by Genevieve Jencson, is titled "Sweet Romance." The story follows two friends who enjoy their retirement while working in an ice cream shop. After being without their husbands, our more adventurous character, Cathy, starts to search for a guy friend on a dating site called Silver Match, while trying to convince her friend Susan to try it. Susan finds a date with a scoop of Ice Cream. Thank you, Aurora and Rita, for stepping out of your comfort zone to give this a shot. You both did a fantastic job, and we're all so proud of you. A side note: it's never too late to try something new. You both rocked it.