MorningStar at Jordan’s Holistic View of Healthcare

MorningStar at Jordan, a Centennial, CO assisted living home, offers residents a full range of care services, wellness programs and activities designed to support the whole person – body, mind and spirit.   Together MorningStar’s Enrichment team and our Wellness Care team play a large role in why our beautiful community is the best choice for senior living in the area.

 

To start with, all assisted living residents are provided with 24/7 care managers who help assist them with Activities of Daily Living (dressing, bathing, grooming, eating, transferring and more).  Also they have access to a licensed nurse onsite throughout the week and on-call around-the-clock; and every shift has an employee who is CPR certified.  We also offer medication management by Certified Med Care Managers.  Moreover, we want to reassure you and your family that we periodically do Care Plan reviews and update residents’ care plan as needed. 

 

Our centralized, mobile Electronic Health Record (EHR) system ensures accurate records of assessments, care planning, incident tracking, wound care, behavior management and eMARs (electronic medication administration records).   The system maintains accurate, legible and complete demographic and medical information on residents as well as enhances privacy and security of the data. 

Other clinical care services provided by MorningStar include mechanical lift assistance, diabetic management, oxygen administration, catheter and colostomy care and more.  We provide scheduled physician visits, a choice of physicians, pharmacy services, and onsite dental and podiatry services.

 

This wide scope of care services is reflective of the full authority of our license through the Department of Health and helps to extend the stay of our residents even when health conditions change.  We also pride ourselves on finding creative solutions that can result in higher quality of care at a lower cost for families.  For a full list of care services, we encourage you to visit our website and take a look at our Care Services page.  

MorningStar at Jordan’s mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior living options. We have built a foundation on honoring God, valuing our seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve. Set in a warm, loving atmosphere with beautiful surroundings and resort-style amenities, we offer our residents the best assisted living home in the area.

A Commitment to Serving Seniors and the World Around Us!

The Denver area’s MorningStar senior living communities are true homes distinguished by compassion, laughter and dignity.  While each is architecturally beautiful and loaded with an array of luxury amenities, we are most proud of the loving, compassionate environment found beneath our roofs.  This is accomplished with the help of our dedicated team who is the very heartbeat of our community and passionately shares our mission, vision and core values.   

MorningStar also considers it our responsibility to invest our time and talents in charitable projects within our own local communities as well as around the world.  Some examples of our broader commitments include participating in the Alzheimer’s Association’s activities such as “The Walk to End Alzheimer’s,” which is held each Fall in various cities including the Denver area.  The 5K Walk is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.  

Our Denver area homes also host uplifting celebrations of the Association’s “The Longest Day,” which fall on summer solstice.  Additionally throughout the year, residents and staff enjoy activities that embrace our giving philosophy - To reflect the character of God; we choose to direct our resources toward elevating the lives of those most in need.  

Right now MorningStar at Jordan Creek, MorningStar of Arvada, MorningStar of Parker, MorningStar at RidgeGate, MorningStar of Littleton, and MorningStar of Wheat Ridge are seeking individuals with a felt calling to serve to fill a variety of assisted living jobs.   Denver’s MorningStar communities are striving to “cast a new light,” which lets others see the light and to feel its warmth.  Apply online or stop by one of our Denver communities. 

At MorningStar Senior Living, our unique mission statement: “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities.  We are committed to a foundation built upon honoring God and valuing all seniors, and are currently recruiting staff with a felt calling to serve seniors.  If you wish to serve, please visit MorningStar’s website for information on how to apply to open positions including care managers, food servers, and housekeeping jobs in Denver.

Music May Benefit Those with Dementia

The Mayo Clinic reports on research that suggests listening to or singing songs can provide emotional and behavioral benefits for people with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia. They explain the reason may be that “musical memories are often preserved in Alzheimer's disease because key brain areas linked to musical memory are relatively undamaged by the disease.”  Listening to music can help relieve stress, reduce anxiety and depression, and reduce agitation. 

Music can bring back memories to those even in the most advanced stages of Alzheimer’s.  Alzheimers.net quotes neurologist Oliver Sacks, who says, “Music evokes emotion, and emotion can bring with it memory… it brings back the feeling of life when nothing else can.”  When music is incorporated into the everyday activities of someone with dementia, it can help them to recall memories of that activity and improve cognitive ability over time. 

Research has shown that some of the last two abilities in Alzheimer’s patients are musical abilities and the appreciation of it, which is why it is such an effective way to try and reach the essence of the person.  It has also been found to help those in the more advanced stages of the disease to express and share emotions with their caregivers through dancing or moving along with the rhythm. The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America says, “When used appropriately, music can shift mood, manage stress-induced agitation, stimulate positive interactions, facilitate cognitive function and coordinate motor movements.”  

MorningStar of Boulder is one of the top senior retirement homes in the area offering dedicated memory care.  As dementia care specialists, our training and experience has given us a deep understanding of the disease.  Our holistic approach includes leveraging the power of dance, music, art, exercise, animals and aromatherapy to heal and comfort.  Please contact us to learn about our assisted living and memory care community.

MorningStar of Boulder offers the very best in senior retirement homes with our distinct mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  Our foundation is built upon honoring God, valuing all seniors, and investing in staff with a felt calling to serve. Dedicated to creating a real home for residents within a beautiful setting, we encourage you to see for yourself our loving community.

Sources:
mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alzheimers-disease/expert-answers/music-and-alzheimers/faq-20058173
alzheimers.net/why-music-boosts-brain-activity-in-dementia-patients/
medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321677.php

MorningStar at Jordan is Designed for Your Safety and Wellbeing

At MorningStar at Jordan, we are committed to provide the best senior living residences in Centennial, CO, and our beautiful community was designed from the ground up to ensure our cherished residents’ safety and wellbeing.  One of the ways we do this is by providing each of our assisted living and memory care residents with around-the-clock care from our compassionate team of care managers.  This includes assistance with the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as dressing, grooming, bathing, and eating as well as needed medical assistance.  Each of our care managers is hired for their loving nature and their desire to serve seniors.

Our medication care managers/QMAPs are another way we help to keep our residents safe.  In fact, a National Institutes of Health study recently found that 40% of seniors aged 65 and older take five or more prescription medications, and 90% take at least one prescription. The same study reports that as many of 55% of seniors take their medications incorrectly.  MorningStar’s med managers will oversee both the ordering and supervised administration of a resident’s medications.  

Each of MorningStar at Jordan’s 55 bright assisted living suites is equipped with a 24-hour Emergency Call System.  In addition, all have handicap-accessible bathrooms as well as wall-to-wall carpeting, 9’-10’ high ceilings, mini-blinds, bay windows (in most units) and lots of lighting.  Of course our entire community is handicap accessible with wide doorways, spacious common areas and hallways. 

Reflections Neighborhood, our memory care area, is designed to encourage our most tender residents to explore their spacious surroundings easily and safely.  We offer 29 secure memory care suites in a range of floor plans.

Please visit our website to learn more about our unsurpassed senior living community.  You will discover we also offer residents a wealth of luxury amenities as well as a wellness program and activities designed to keep you active and productive physically, intellectually, spiritually and socially. 

MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at Jordan represents the very best in senior living residences with our distinct mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.” We are dedicated to providing a true home for residents amidst a beautiful, serene setting by creating a foundation built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve. Please contact us to set up a tour to see firsthand our exceptional community.

Caregivers Get Back Much More than They Give!

At the Metro Denver’s MorningStar senior living communities, our homes are distinguished by compassionate care and service professionalism.  Our team members love the fact that they are making someone else’s life better and feel privileged to serve seniors. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and our homes proudly boast a culturally diverse workforce.  To help our team maintain a good work-life balance, we strive to accommodate shift preferences and offer flexible hours and schedules. While MorningStar was founded on Judeo-Christian values and in our homes we freely speak of God and His protections, blessings and aid, we warmly welcome all faiths among our employees (and residents).

Our team members are often surprised to find that serving seniors can be fun and that they are not only helping to make our residents’ lives better but their own as well.  Many of them say they are amazed to discover how much they have learned from our residents including what is most is important in their lives.  As Mahatma Gandhi is quoted as saying, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.”  In other words, there is no better way to find our true selves than by helping others.  

When you join our team as a caregiver, dining room server, cook, coordinator, or working in one of our housekeeping jobs, Denver’s senior living communities are proud to provide each employee competitive wages and comprehensive benefits.  We also offer meaningful training and mentoring as well as promote from within when possible. 

Please visit MorningStar’s Career page for more information regarding a variety of assisted jobs in and around the Denver area.  Our beautiful communities include MorningStar of Arvada in Arvada; Morning Star at Jordan in Centennial; MorningStar of Littleton in Littleton; MorningStar at RidgeGate in Lone Tree; MorningStar of Wheat Ridge in Wheat Ridge; and MorningStar of Parker in Parker.

At MorningStar Senior Living, our unique mission statement: “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities.  We are committed to a foundation built upon honoring God and valuing all seniors, and are currently recruiting staff with a felt calling to serve seniors.  For a well-paying career with lots of heart, please visit MorningStar’s website for various assisted living jobs in Denver, CO.

MorningStar of Boulder Welcomes Pets

At MorningStar of Boulder our goal is to provide one of the best senior retirement homes in the area. We offer 48 modern, private assisted living suites in a variety of floor plans to meet our residents’ preferences and needs.  In our Reflections Neighborhood, we provide another 46 secure suites devoted to the individualized care of those with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases. 

As you will see from our website, our Gallery photos highlight the exquisite beauty and comfortable, home-like setting of our community.   Along with the smart design and safety features found in each suite, MorningStar of Boulder is also pet friendly. We recognize that our residents do not want to leave behind their four-legged family member when they move into assisted living.  We also know that animals offer tremendous benefits to seniors’ wellbeing. 

Research has found that being around animals is good for seniors as they not only provide loyal companionship and decrease feelings of loneliness but provide health benefits as well.  Studies show that dogs are especially good pets for seniors as they require them to be more physically active than their non-pet owning counterparts.  Other studies find “having a pet can help lower cholesterol and blood pressure as well as decrease stress.”  Moreover, “Pets have proven to increase serotonin levels, which make us feel good, and decrease cortisol levels, which leads to stress.”

If you are interested in joining our MorningStar of Boulder family, we ask that you speak to us regarding our pet policy as we do assert our right to assess an animal’s appropriateness for our community on a case-by-case basis.  We do have some restrictions on breeds and also charge a one-time nonrefundable pet fee. Please see our website for contact information.

MorningStar of Boulder offers the very best in senior retirement homes with our distinct mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  Our foundation is built upon honoring God, valuing all seniors, and investing in staff with a felt calling to serve. Dedicated to creating a real home for residents within a beautiful setting, we encourage you to see for yourself our loving community.

Source: seniorliving.org/assisted-living/pets/

FAQs About MorningStar of Boulder

At MorningStar of Boulder, we regularly have questions about our community from area seniors and their family members.  FAQs include how our pricing is structured as well as availability. In assisted living, fees are based on the level of care a resident requires.  For memory care residents, we offer all-inclusive pricing, which means suite rental and care, whatever the level of need, is one price. 

To calculate your level of need in assisted living, you and your family will meet with our Wellness Director and go over your medical history and personal preferences to create an individualized care plan.  This sets the basis of your Care Level (we have five) and your monthly fee accounts for the costs and time to provide the needed services.  These can include help with daily personal care activities (grooming, bathing, toileting, etc.) and medical assistance.

If you are concerned the cost of assisted living may be too high for your means, we want to remind you that senior housing can be very cost-effective as there are many things you will no longer pay for out-of-pocket.  This includes the costs of your monthly utilities. At MorningStar your monthly fee includes cable TV & utilities, laundry facilities, and three daily meals prepared under the direction of our Executive Chef. In addition, we have scheduled transportation every week for rides to medical appointments as well as transportation to organized activities and cultural events. 

Assisted living residents also have access to a full-time licensed nurse and our loving 24-hour care staff.  Our wellness programs and activities engage and support our residents’ mental, physical, spiritual and social connections and allow the opportunity to continue to learn and grow.  

MorningStar’s mission is to provide the best in senior retirement homes, and the comfort and wellbeing of our residents are the foremost considerations for everything we do.  Our dedicated team, the heartbeat of our community, delivers service that represents the mission and philosophy of MorningStar Senior Living - honoring God and valuing seniors as gifted and contributing individuals.

MorningStar of Boulder offers the very best in senior retirement homes with our distinct mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  Our foundation is built upon honoring God, valuing all seniors, and investing in staff with a felt calling to serve. Dedicated to creating a real home for residents within a beautiful setting, we encourage you to see for yourself our loving community.

Protect Your Aging Brain

Researchers says that even if we are not developing Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, as we grow older, our memory, decision-making, and ability to learn simply begin to wear down.   This process is referred to as “cognitive aging” and doctors now say there are evidence-based steps we can take to improve our cognitive functioning. 

The published study from the Institute of Medicine titled “Cognitive Aging: Progress in Understanding and Opportunities for Action,” detailed three ways we protect and bolster our aging brain.  The study’s authors are Dr. Dan Blazer, chair of the report and professor emeritus of psychiatry at Duke University Medical Center, and Dr. Valentin Fuster, director of Mount Sinai Heart and physician-in-chief at the Mount Sinai Hospital.  The report is intended to provide relevant information to both physicians and patients.

According to the study, the first thing we can do to help keep our brain healthy (and other parts of our body) is to engage in light exercise every day.  Activities such as walking, gardening, swimming or biking help increase the blood flow to the brain, which helps to maintain and improve its functioning. 

The Cognitive Aging report also found that in order to reduce our risk for or to better manage cardiovascular disease, we need to eliminate unhealthy habits such as smoking and maintain a healthy weight and blood pressure.  It recommends that if you do have high cholesterol, you follow your doctor’s instructions and continue to have the necessary blood tests done. 

The third key to improving and maintaining good cognitive functioning is to consult with your doctor to review the list of medications you are currently taking.  Dr. Blazer explains that, “Older adults are sometimes on more medications than they need to be on."  He adds, “Many, if not all of them, can potentially affect your cognitive functioning.”

MorningStar at Jordan, an assisted living home in Centennial, CO, has 24/7 care services including medication care managers/QMAPs, who administer and document regularly prescribed medications per the Medication Administration Record and physician orders.  All of our care services, wellness programs and amenities are designed to support the whole person: body, mind and spirit and make MorningStar the perfect place for successful aging.  

This post is intended for informational purposes only.  Please contact your health care provider with any questions or concerns you have regarding your health.

MorningStar at Jordan’s mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior living options. We have built a foundation on honoring God, valuing our seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve. Set in a warm, loving atmosphere with beautiful surroundings and resort-style amenities, we offer our residents the best assisted living home in the area.

Tips to Prevent Falls

We have all heard stories or may have had an older relative take a fall that lead to serious injuries, hospitalization, or in the worst case, a fatality.  In fact the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that the fatal fall rate for people 65 years and older jumped 31 percent from 2007 to 2016, making falls the leading cause of injury-related death among people in this age group.  Falls are so common in the elderly that every 11 seconds an older adult is seen in an emergency department for a fall-related injury.

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) says that many falls are preventable and publishes a one-page guide called “Take Control of Your Health: 6 Steps to Prevent a Fall.”  Their first tip is to find a balance and exercise class that is specifically designed to help older adults built strength and improve their balance and flexibility.  

NCOA also recommends talking to your doctor about your fall threat.  Ask if any medications you are taking have side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness, confusion, blurred vision, or other issues that could increase your risk for fall.  Moreover be sure to share any recent falls you may have had with your healthcare provider as well as your family. 

Fall prevention includes having your vision and hearing tested annually.  If you need stronger glasses, get them and be sure to wear them. The next step is to do a survey of your home both inside and out to ensure you do not have unsafe areas that increase the likelihood of a fall.  Search the Internet for a checklist of things to look for in your home to improve safety. The NCOA suggests enlisting the aid of your family to help you keep your home safe for everyone.  

At MorningStar of Boulder, our senior retirement living is designed to accommodate our residents’ limitations.  All of our spacious private suites come with wall-to-wall carpeting, fully handicapped-accessible bathrooms and emergency call systems.  We also provide a 24/7 care staff and a full-time licensed nurse. In addition, residents are offered plenty of opportunities to get moving with exercise classes offered every day of the week.

MorningStar of Boulder offers the very best in senior retirement living with our distinct mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  Our foundation is built upon honoring God, valuing all seniors, and investing in staff with a felt calling to serve. Dedicated to creating a real home for residents within a beautiful setting, we encourage you to learn more about the best assisted living and memory care in Boulder.
Source: ncoa.org/wp-content/uploads/NCOA-Falls-Free-Infographic-680pixels-0917.pdf

From Housekeepers to Directors – Every Role is Vital!

Do you live in the greater Metro Denver area?  If so, you may be interested to hear that our MorningStar senior living communities are recruiting individuals with “Great Hearts” who would love to make a difference in someone else’s life.  Unlike many jobs, each position at MorningStar is vital to our success whether you become a care manager, food server, coordinator, director, or apply to one of our available housekeeping jobs.  Our Denver communities are proud to foster the ultimate environment for our residents’ wellbeing as well as create a great workplace for our valuable team members. 

As a way to learn and grow in your role at MorningStar (and perhaps advance your career options), we provide purposeful training as well as mentoring and support from directors, supervisors and fellow team members.  This will help you to understand, articulate and contribute to our extraordinary culture we call “Radiance, which is defined less by what we do and more by why we do it.  Radiance infuses the principles of the selfless attitude and will help you become an expert on understanding residents’ unmet needs, reading body language, nurturing connections, and knowing life stories and preference.  In addition you are sure to intuitively develop an understanding for how to surprise and delight our residents as well as to appreciate the intrinsic value of your service and the effect you have on the lives of our beloved seniors. 

Denver’s communities include MorningStar of Arvada - Arvada; MorningStar at Jordan – Centennial; MorningStar of Littleton – Littleton; MorningStar at RidgeGate – Lone Tree; MorningStar of Wheat Ridge – Wheat Ridge; and MorningStar of Parker – Parker.    All of our beautiful residential homes were founded on Judeo-Christian principles (although we  welcomed all religions and beliefs) and hold true to our mission statement to honor God, value all seniors, and invest generously in our team’s ability to serve.   If you feel it is your time to serve others and are drawn to seniors, please visit our website for a complete list of available assisted living jobs in Denver, CO.  “Whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” — 1 Corinthians 10:31. 

At MorningStar Senior Living, our unique mission statement: “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities.  We are committed to a foundation built upon honoring God and valuing all seniors, and are currently recruiting staff with a felt calling to serve seniors.  For a rewarding career, visit MorningStar’s website for information on assisted living jobs in Denver, CO.

Assisted Living Enriches the Lives of Many Seniors

After making the move into assisted living, many residents are surprised at how full their lives become.  And despite their fears about losing their independence by moving into an assisted living community, most are pleased to discover that by getting the assistance they need, they are ready more than ever to lead productive lives.  

Along with supplying built-in companionship, assisted living communities such as MorningStar of Boulder strive to enrich the lives of residents with a range of activities that engage the mind, body, and spirit.  In addition, it solves the problem of many elderly adults who live alone that find meal prep to be difficult and often resort to frozen meals or fast food. When living at our gorgeous community, you can sit back and enjoy the company of your friends and neighbors while you are served beautifully prepared meals restaurant-style.  Moreover, if you are a senior who no longer drives, we take care of that with scheduled transportation to area shopping as well as trips to medical appointments and to run errands. 

Our holistic approach to assisted living creates an atmosphere filled with love, care and compassion.  We also recognize that it is important for our residents to continue learning and contributing, which is why we offer such a wide range of meaningful wellness programs, activities and entertainment.  And if we do not have a program or activities that piques your interest or offer a hobby you would love to explore; we invite you to start a club.  

If you are looking for a community with an exceptional care team along with amenities and services unmatched by other assisted living companies, please visit our website to learn more about MorningStar of Boulder.  

The unique mission statement of MorningStar of Boulder, “to honor, to serve, to invest”, sets us apart from other assisted living companies. Our foundation is built upon honoring God, valuing all seniors, and investing in staff with a felt calling to serve. Dedicated to creating a real home for residents within a beautiful setting, we encourage you to see for yourself the best assisted living and memory care in Boulder, Colorado.

Starting Your Search for Senior Living?

Are you and your family beginning the search for senior living residences and trying to determine the services offered at different communities?  If you live in and around Centennial, CO, we want you to know that MorningStar at Jordan is worth a look! 

MorningStar Senior Living was founded in 2003 with the intention of providing senior living defined by the human touch. As Founder/CEO Ken Jaeger explains, “I wanted to re-create my grandmother’s house, a place where one can go and feel a sense of family.”  MorningStar at Jordan is one of ten MorningStar communities in Colorado, and one of more than 30 open or under construction across the country.

We truly believe that the more you get to know about our loving home, the more you will discover just how different we are from other senior living communities.  One of those things is that we view seniors as heroes who have gone through a lifetime of trials and tribulations and deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.    MorningStar accomplishes this mission by hiring a team of service professionals who have a felt calling to serve and are drawn to the idea of working with seniors. 

This means our staff treats our residents much like they would their own moms and dads by greeting residents by their names, learning their preferences, and asking with real interest about their families.  Our loving team is comprised of people who go the extra mile to meet the needs of our residents (even their unexpressed ones), and do the right thing even when no one is watching.  After all, our goal is to create a true home for our residents.  Please visit our website to learn more about unsurpassed assisted living and memory care in Centennial. 

MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at Jordan represents the very best in senior living residences with our distinct mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.” We are dedicated to providing a true home for residents amidst a beautiful, serene setting by creating a foundation built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve. Please contact us to set up a tour to see firsthand our exceptional community.

Express Yourself in the Creative Arts

The arts enrich the lives of the artist as well as the viewer.  While some of us may not feel creative, it is probably just more of a result of not having the opportunity to explore your creative side.  Expressing ourselves in the creative arts has been proven to be beneficial to every age group including the elderly. As artist Norman Rockwell explains, “The secret to so many artists living so long is that every painting is a new adventure. So, you see, they're always looking ahead to something new and exciting. The secret is not to look back.”

Over the last several decades studies in the “fields of art therapy, music therapy, and other creative modalities confirm that art can affect individuals in positive ways by inducing both psychological and physiological healing.”  The first major study to look at the effects the arts have on our health and illness as we age was done by the George Washington University in Washington, DC. The national longitudinal study was led by Gene Cohen, MD, PhD, director of the University’s Center on Aging, Health & Humanities, who found the arts positively affect the quality of seniors’ lives.  Some of the benefits included helping seniors relax, reducing depression and anxiety, assisting in socialization, improving cognition, reducing boredom, nurturing spirituality and increasing self-esteem.  

Researchers explain that taking part in art expression classes should not be looked at as simply a way to fill time but rather as a way to find meaning and purpose in life regardless of your age.  Moreover it is important that as we grow older, we do things that keep us engaged and give us a reason to look forward to each day. Expressive arts include visual arts, music, dance, writing, and poetry. 

MorningStar of Boulder has 48 assisted living suites and 46 secure suites for memory care.  As a resident, you will have a wide array of care services, resort-style amenities and meaningful wellness programs to engage your mental, physical, spiritual and social connections.  If you are looking for the best senior retirement living in the area, we encourage you to visit our website to learn why our residents are proud to call MorningStar of Boulder “home.”

MorningStar of Boulder offers the very best in senior retirement living with our distinct mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  Our foundation is built upon honoring God, valuing all seniors, and investing in staff with a felt calling to serve. Dedicated to creating a real home for residents within a beautiful setting, we encourage you to learn more about the best assisted living and memory care in Boulder.
Source: todaysgeriatricmedicine.com/news/ex_082809_03.shtml

Work for a Unique Company that Values Your Service

The MorningStar Senior Living Company knows the difference between mission and margin. With core values of: Love, Respect, Honesty, Fairness, Goodness, and Kindness; we know we are part of something unique.  With a vision statement that reads: In pursuit of excellence, MorningStar resolves to be a company of servant-minded, purpose-driven leaders in our senior communities and throughout the world; we know we are part of something inspirational.  In addition our mission statement includes honoring God in our business practices and valuing all seniors as gifted and contributing individuals.  It also reads to invest generously in our team’s ability to serve.  At MorningStar we know that treating our team well means residents will be treated well.

Our team is made up of people who feel privileged to serve our amazing residents, many of which have experienced things most of us only read about in books.  This is one of the reasons we consider seniors to be heroes.  Every day our residents teach us many important things including how to better understand love.

MorningStar team members are also greatly appreciated by our residents and their families.  In fact we frequently hear from them telling us about the terrific job our staff is doing.  As one family member writes, “MorningStar has been a delight. I can say with complete confidence that my mother is in the best hands.”   Another resident’s family writes, “We appreciate you all so much! Each one of you shows respect, kindness and love to our mom on a daily basis. God’s love is flowing through you to touch the life of our mother and the many other residents. Thank you!”

If you would like a fulfilling career that allows you to make a difference in the lives of our remarkable residents, please take a look at our posted assisted living jobs in the Denver area.  Our positions vary as to the experience and/or educational requirements, but all of our roles need individuals with big hearts.  Whether you are in a managerial position, a food server or working in one of our housekeeping jobs, Denver’s MorningStar communities consider each one to be essential to the smooth operation of our homes.   

At MorningStar Senior Living, our unique mission statement: “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities.  We are committed to a foundation built upon honoring God and valuing all seniors, and are currently recruiting staff with a felt calling to serve seniors.  Please visit Morningstar’s Career page and follow our link to Assisted Living Jobs – Denver, CO.

Seniors Should Have a Healthcare Provider Who Understands Their Needs

As we age, our healthcare needs change, which is why seniors should have a primary healthcare provider who understands their special needs.  Experts recommend finding someone that “talks to you” and clearly explains what they are saying; and then most importantly listens to what you have to say.  Also, you do not want a healthcare provider that makes you feel like they only have ten minutes to spend with you.

Many seniors want to have a geriatrician, a physician dedicated to the care of seniors, on their team, but as Dr. Michael Wasserman, himself a geriatrician and board member of the American Geriatrics Society's Health in Aging Foundation, says, “There are 7,000 board-certified geriatricians in the country, and the number's going down every year."  However he explains that even if you do not have access in your area to a geriatrician, there is no reason to worry as a family doctor is able to manage your needs and can refer you to a specialist when appropriate.

    

One way to find the right healthcare provider is to get a referral from family, friends or neighbors.  When you call the office, ask if they are accepting new patients, and if not, is there a waiting list?  Also check to see if they accept your insurance including various Medicare plans.  Another important thing, especially for seniors, is to find out if they have extended hours and after-hours availability as this can help keep older adults out of the hospital.  Experts further advise that you routinely use a single pharmacy as this can help to avoid dangerous drug interactions. 

  

At MorningStar at Jordan, an assisted living home in Centennial, CO, we have created a loving environment to ensure our resident’s comfort, wellness and safety.  Our assisted living is designed for seniors who require some help with their day-to-day personal care.  Our memory care compassionately provides for those suffering from Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases.  

MorningStar at Jordan’s mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior living options. We have built a foundation on honoring God, valuing our seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve. Set in a warm, loving atmosphere with beautiful surroundings and resort-style amenities, we offer our residents the best assisted living home in the area.

Source: health.usnews.com/health-news/patient-advice/slideshows/11-things-seniors-should-look-for-in-a-health-provider

Holiday Gift Ideas for a Loved One with Dementia

With the holidays fast approaching, you may be wondering what type of gift to get for elderly parents.  It is especially difficult to know what to get if a loved one is suffering from dementia.  Experts suggest you help them find ways to reminisce about their lives and accomplishments, and give them things that will bring a smile to their face and some joy into their life.    

Many ideas for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia include personalized gifts.  One such gift is a talking photo book that allows you to record your own person commentary to go along with each photograph.  This can be a fun book to sit and enjoy with your family member as it helps to trigger memories and conversation.  Many companies offer such books, and prices typically vary with the amount of photos and recording time available. 

Buying an interactive book (the Alzheimer’s Association’s store has many) featuring vivid photographs and large print on a subject your mom or dad love such as animals or flowers can also promote conversation and provide a way to spend relaxing time together.  To ease stress or agitation, you may want to look into getting them a fiddle muff.  A fiddle muff can provide comfort and warmth as well as activity to promote increased hand flexibility and brain stimulation.

Another meaningful gift is a cozy, customized blanket filled with photos of the grandkids or a beloved family pet.  On the Internet you can find companies that will do a collage of family photos or a singular one in a variety of materials.  Many of the blankets have surprisingly sharp images and can be machined washed and dried. 

If the person has a hard time falling asleep or relaxing, calming visual and or audio stimulation may help.  Several companies have all-in-one cubes that offer a range of calming music and visual displays that can turn the ceiling into a beautiful night sky.   

MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at Jordan represents the very best in senior living residences with our distinct mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.” We are dedicated to providing a true home for residents amidst a beautiful, serene setting by creating a foundation built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve. Please contact us to set up a tour to see firsthand our exceptional community.

Sources: unforgettable.org/shining-star-cube-with-soothing-sounds

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Meaningful Training that Enhances Your Career in Assisted Living

The Metro Denver’s MorningStar Senior Living communities pride themselves on providing unsurpassed, professional care to its residents.  In fact in 2018, MorningStar at Jordan was named “Best Of” Assisted Living by SeniorAdvisor.com, an exclusive designation awarded to the top 1% of senior living providers in US and Canada.  SeniorAdvisor.com is a division of A Place for Mom, and is one of the nation’s most widely respected senior living referral and review websites.

MorningStar of Littleton, another Denver area community, is one of the Alzheimer’s Association’s designated “Recognized Leaders in Dementia Care.” To be so designated, a senior living community needs to enroll at least 75% of its staff in an eight-hour training session that helps the staff to better understand its memory care residents.  MorningStar of Littleton is proud of the fact that 84% of our staff is thus trained.

At MorningStar of Parker, we are proud of our award-winning design by Thoma-Holec Design (MorningStar’s longtime interior design firm).  The award is from the 2016 American Society of Interior Designers regional awards gala; and took: 3rd place in Special Function Spaces.  The Parker community also received Honorable Mention in Hospitality for the: MorningStar of Parker Great Room. MorningStar of Wheat Ridge, MorningStar of Arvada, and MorningStar at Ridge Gate also boast award-winning architect. 

Moreover all of our homes have a committed staff dedicated to providing residents with the best professional care.  The MorningStar team is provided meaningful training in our proprietary Radiance Service Excellence initiative, the framework by which we deliver service - with warmth, sincerity and depth of purpose.  In addition team members are treated as a valued part of our team. 

Would you love to work in senior living?  Currently we are recruiting exceptional individuals to fill a variety of assisted living jobs in our Denver, CO communities including care managers and medication care managers/QMAPs.  If you are a hard-working individual who would feel honored to care for our incredible residents, please visit our website for a full list of openings.  While you are there, be sure to read our detailed job descriptions and use our online application.  Our positions are full and part-time and include evening, weekend and night shifts.   

At MorningStar Senior Living, our unique mission statement: “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities.  We are committed to a foundation built upon honoring God and valuing all seniors, and are currently recruiting staff with a felt calling to serve seniors.  If you wish to thrive personally and professionally, please visit MorningStar’s Career page for more information on rewarding assisted living jobs in Denver, CO.