Vista Listens is a Counseling Division of Vista Living Care, based on the same Vista FAMILY values, dedicated to supporting those impacted by aging and dementia. Whether a spouse coping with changes in their loved one’s abilities trying to connect again or a family navigating the impact of disease in their lives, Vista Listens is able to support you through a variety of flexible services. Individual, Group, Couples or Family sessions can be provided in person or via zoom. Vista Listens is private pay only and does not accept insurance at this time.
Vista Listens, with Ruth Dennis, was established in 2023 BUT is based on 25 years of hands-on experience caring for elders with dementia and more importantly supporting their families, and other loved ones, on the journey.
Our Mission Statement
Vista Listens is committed to the creation of a safe space for anyone facing aging, burnout, caregiving, dementia, major life transitions, or loss. By nurturing the values of, creativity, self-expression, mindfulness and hope our goal is to encourage wholeness. Vista Listens will provide both practical education and support personal growth. We will listen in the spirit of love and respect.
Ruth Dennis
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Master's in Art Therapy
Southwestern
Master of Fine Arts
Cranbrook
Ceramics & Indpendednt Study Architecture
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Kansas City Art Institute
Ceramics & Painting
Loving, empathetic, and caring, Ruth has a huge heart and deeply cares for everyone she meets. Her heart sets the foundation for her as a person but only scratches the surface of who she truly is. Her education combined with her professional and personal experience, as family caregiver, is truly unparalleled.
Counseling Services for individuals coping with the stresses of dementia, caregiving, aging of a loved one or friend, life transitions, or loss.
Counseling with family members coping with the complexities around a loved one's cognitive decline.
Counseling of couples coping with the stress of aging or disease progression. Early stage - Preparing for changes (what to expect), or finding ways to engage with elders through changes, effective visits with loved ones already in a home.
Vista Listens, in conjunction with Vista Living Care, offers ongoing Stress Busting ® class for family caregivers coping with caring for their loved one.
"Ruth is one of my favorite people and has decades of wisdom, supporting people with dementia and their families... I cannot recommend her highly enough. She is brilliant, creative, and compassionate." - Kathleen M. Fallon, Ph.D., BCC
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