Does Your Loved One Need More Care?

It is sometimes difficult for adult children to realize their parent needs more care in order to ensure their safety and wellbeing.  This is why MorningStar at Jordan offers a Decision Guide to help families navigate through the process of making the move to senior living, especially assisted living, which is a new paradigm in wellness and engagement. 

Some of the typical signs that indicate your parent needs more help include falling, driving mishaps, and forgetting significant things such as leaving the stove-top on.  Also really take a look at how they are living.  Does their home seem a lot more cluttered and less tidy?  Is unopened mail piling up?  Does your parent suffer from failing eyesight, poor balance or forgetfulness?  Another sign your parent is not doing well on their own is if they look less groomed or appear to be wearing the same clothes for days at a time. 

When you put all of this together, it probably means your loved one is not able to care for themselves as they once did, and it is time to begin discussing alternatives to ensure their safety and wellbeing.  Start by gathering your family together in a relaxed atmosphere and approach the conversation slowly.  Remember your first conversation is just a starting point and the decision will most likely be make in stages.  During the conversation it should be noted that getting the care your loved one needs will benefit the whole family.  You may even be pleasantly surprised to learn your parent has started to think they need a change. 

We want you to know MorningStar at Jordan’s team is ready to help.  Please call or email with questions or to set up a tour to see one of the finest senior living residences in Centennial CO.

 

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.

Balance Exercises Help Seniors to Stay Active

It is important for older adults to take precautions to prevent falls as the resulting injuries tend to be more serious such as a broken hip or head trauma.  However doctors also point out that being sedentary is bad for our health regardless of how old we are and it is important to keep moving.    

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) reports that one out of every four Americans aged 65 and older falls every year but say there are things that seniors can do to help prevent a fall.  The trick is to find a way to safely move about while taking into account any balance issues you may experience. 

As many adults are less active as they get older, it can exacerbate the physical effects of aging. Experts say, “Failure to engage in even mild exercise on a regular basis results in reduced muscle strength, decreased bone mass, loss of balance and coordination, and reduced flexibility.”  Other issues that can lead to falls include poor eyesight and taking medications with side-effects such as drowsiness, dizziness and low blood pressure.  Chronic health conditions including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and arthritis as well as problems with numbness in the feet can also increase the risk of falls. 

The good news is there are a variety of easy-to-do balance-training exercises that can help seniors improve their balance. Even if you rely on a cane or other assistive devices, balance exercise can improve your mobility.  While it is helpful to join a class that offers balance-training exercises, there are also exercises that can be done throughout the day right at home.  One example is to try standing on one foot while close to the kitchen counter.  If you need to, keep your hand on the counter for support and as you feel more confident try taking your hand off.   Another thing you can do is to try and get up from a chair without using your arms. 

MorningStar at RidgeGate strives to be the best senior living Highlands Ranch CO and the surrounding area has to offer, and we take the well-being of our residents very seriously.  Our residents have many opportunities to stay active including joining the walking club, taking a swim in the saline swimming pool or working out at the fitness center.  See our website to learn more.

MorningStar at RidgeGate offers the very best in senior living with our unique mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  We create a true home for residents with a foundation built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve.  Please schedule a visit to see the finest senior living Highlands Ranch CO and the surrounding area offers.

Source: agingcare.com/articles/falls-in-elderly-people-133953.htm

MorningStar Team Members Make a Difference in the Lives of Others!

Unlike many other senior living communities, our Denver area MorningStar communities are true homes that are distinguished by compassion, laughter and dignity.  All of our homes are beautifully designed and offers an array of luxury amenities, but the thing we are most proud of is the loving atmosphere found beneath our roof.  This is accomplished with the help of our loving team members who are the very heart of our community.  They support and believe in our mission of honoring God, valuing all seniors as gifted and contributing individuals, and investing generously in our team’s ability to serve well.

As a proud member of our MorningStar team, you will receive training in “Radiance,” our proprietary Service Excellence initiative, which is how we advance our mission and deliver service - with warmth, sincerity and depth of purpose.  This has allowed us to create a culture defined not only by what we do but by the kind of people who bring it all to life – our team members.  We are proud to have assembled a team of service professionals who feel called, connected and empowered.  And whether you are an Executive Director, care manager, or a MorningStar housekeeper, each team member is a valuable part of our community and instrumental in delivering the exceptional service to residents we have built our reputation around.       

If you would like the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of seniors and have a felt calling to serve, we encourage you to take a look at the assisted living jobs available at our Denver area communities.  These include MorningStar of Arvada, MorningStar at Jordan, MorningStar of Littleton, MorningStar at RidgeGate, MorningStar of Wheat Ridge and Parker Senior Living by MorningStar. 

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.

Gardening is Both Fun and Healthy for Seniors

Research has shown gardening to be an effective low-impact exercise for seniors.  Along with providing a moderate amount of aerobic exercise for aging adults, gardening can offer benefits to your mental and emotional health.  To keep it accessible to the elderly for whom lifting and bending can be difficult; it is smart to incorporate a few modifications such as raised garden beds as well as using various ergonomic tools.

One of the best things about gardening is it stimulates all of the senses and offers an excellent excuse to get outside and soak up some vitamin D as well as boost serotonin levels in your brain.  Serotonin is a chemical that improves your mood and helps you to feel calm and centered.  In addition to relieving stress and anxiety, gardening gives seniors a sense of purpose and accomplishment with its beautiful or edible finished product.  It also is an enjoyable way to use of all of your motor skills and improve endurance and strength.

Working in a garden has also proven helpful to those with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.  Gardening can help recall pleasant memories from the past and remind a person of healthier times.  Experts advise not to give someone with dementia a sharp tool. 

If seniors plan to get out and garden, they need to protect themselves against pests and the elements.  It is recommended that seniors avoid the heat of the day and apply plenty of sunblock and wear protective clothing including sunglasses and a hat.  They should have shady areas available with benches or chairs so they may easily take a break as needed.  It is also important to remember to drink plenty of fluids as dehydration can be a problem. 

Among our many services and amenities at MorningStar at Jordan, we offer residents the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and create something beautiful with our resident gardening beds.  Please visit our website to learn more about the finest assisted living home in Centennial CO. 

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.

MorningStar of Boulder is Designed as a True “Home”

If you or a loved one needs more care, you may be looking at what assisted living companies have to offer in the Boulder area.  If you would like the freedom to enjoy your retirement years without many worries, we invite you to consider MorningStar of Boulder.  Located on the southeast side the city, our community is nestled at the foot of the majestic Rockies and conveniently located to hospitals, banks, shopping, restaurants, and grocery stores as well as services in Longmont.

For assisted living, we offer 48 stylish, private suites in a variety of configurations.  From spacious studios to one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans, our suites are meticulously designed so all you need is to bring your furnishings and personal items.  Each unit offers high-end finishes and includes lighting, high ceilings, large windows, wall-to-wall carpeting and mini blinds.

For memory care residents, our Reflections Neighborhood has 46 secure suites that are devoted to the individualized care of those with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases.  Our holistic approach to memory care is designed to affirm the value of the person and to find ways to celebrate the smallest successes.

Furthermore, MorningStar of Boulder provides a whole host of wellness programs and activities to engage residents intellectually, physically, spiritually, and socially.   If you take a look at our monthly calendars posted on our website, you will see a variety of daily activities that are inspirational and motivating as well as just plain fun. If all this sounds like something you or a loved one would be interested in, we invite you schedule a visit to see why our residents are happy to call MorningStar of Boulder “home.”    

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 in Boulder Colorado.

What Does it Mean to Be a MorningStar Caregiver?

While some of our jobs at the MorningStar Denver senior living communities require specific education and experience, we consider virtues such as kindness and selflessness to be just as important.  In order for us to provide the type of service our MorningStar brand of Service Excellence requires, we are looking for individuals with a felt calling to serve and who would love to make a difference in the lives of seniors, our society’s true heroes. 

Our care managers are one example where a big heart is an essential job requirement.  Indispensable to our communities, care managers are dedicated, hardworking individuals who love working directly with our residents to provide the necessary care needed to ensure their comfort, safety and wellbeing.  As a Care Managers, you will be encouraged to build strong relationships with residents as you assist them with their activities of daily living.

You will also enjoy being in a loving, family environment that offers the support of fellow team members who all work toward the goal of strengthening our MorningStar family.  In addition you are encouraged to use your unique talents to improve the lives of our residents.  Your responsibilities will include protecting residents’ privacy and dignity as well as encouraging and motivating them to participate in occupational and physical therapies or other programs that promote their wellness.  As a seasoned employee, you will also be asked to help to orientate new care managers.

Along with care managers, our various assisted living jobs include medication care managers/QMAP, life enrichment coordinators, wellness nurses, concierges, cooks, dining room servers, maintenance assistants, housekeeping jobs and more.  MorningStar’s openings include full and part-time positions, and as we operate 24/7, they also include some evening and weekend team positions.  We invite you to visit our website and read through our job descriptions and to take advantage of our convenient online application. 

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.  Not just a job – but a rewarding career.  Please visit MorningStar’s website for information on assisted living jobs in Denver.

Memory Loss May be Slowed by Being Socially Engaged

According to an article published by the Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience journal from the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, it reports socials connections may be key to preserving memory.  The study, led by Elizabeth Kirby, an assistant professor of behavioral neuroscience at the university, explains their findings influence "a body of research in humans and animals that supports the role of social connections in preserving the mind and improving quality of life.”   

The university’s research involved studying a group of mice 15 months to 18 months old, which is the period in a mouse’s life when it starts to have significant memory decay.  For three months, some mice lived in pairs while others were housed in groups of seven.  The researchers put the mice through a series of trials each day that tested their recognition and memory skills.  Consistently the mice housed in larger groups improved their performance on the tests, which researchers believe may suggest they “used their hippocampus, an area of the brain associated with memory.”  

The study is important for humans as our hippocampus declines with age as it does in mice and other animals, and helps to identify the impact of social connections on brain health.  Kirby says seniors should “think about your living situation as you age. If you have the privilege of choosing where you live, make the choice that lets you be socially engaged as long as possible."

At MorningStar of Boulder, we recognize the importance of strong social connections and offer an array of wellness programs and activities that encourage social as well as physical, intellectual and spiritual connections.  Please see our website for more information on why our community is a step above other senior retirement homes.  

MorningStar of Boulder represents the finest in senior retirement homes with our distinct mission statement: “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  With a foundation built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve, we are honored to create a true “home” for residents.  Contact us to learn more about our exceptional assisted living and memory care.

Source:usnews.com/news/health-care-news/articles/2018-05-31/study-a-social-circle-is-key-to-protecting-the-aging-mind

New Hope for Seniors with Neurological Diseases

Over the next fifteen years, the elderly population in the U.S. is expected to grow by 40 percent.  With that growth, experts expect the rate of neurological diseases such as dementia, Parkinson’s, epilepsy, and strokes to grow at an unprecedented rate.   In fact Alzheimer’s disease is expected to increase threefold and affect up to 16 million people. 

To meet these challenges, researchers such as those at the Cleveland Clinic, a world leader in the treatment of neurological diseases, have approached the fight with a combination of cutting-edge technology, multidisciplinary teamwork, and clinical research.  For example, they are one of only a few centers in the world conducting the first-ever study of an immunotherapy that targets Parkinson’s disease.  Dr. Hubert Fernandez, director of the Center for Neurological Restoration at Cleveland Clinic, says, “It’s a treatment that works by stimulating the body’s natural defenses to help break down the abnormal clumps of protein found in the brains of Parkinson patients.”

In terms of Alzheimer’s, research is focused on improved treatments for symptoms as well as ways to treat the disease itself.  Dr. Leverenz, a director of the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Cleveland, explains that medications include “an antibody that attacks amyloid deposits, the sticky, neuron-destroying protein plaques found in the brains of people with disease.” 

Other advances include a FDA approved stent retriever for stroke victims.  The device removes large clots from the blood vessels leading to the brain.  Also there has been promising results using surgically implanted electrodes in the cerebellum of stroke survivors who suffer from long-term paralysis.  Using a combination of the electrodes and therapy, patients have had restored movement. 

At MorningStar at Jordan, we proudly serve the needs of our residents by providing the finest assisted living home in the Centennial CO area.  Our community offers 55 bright suites for assisted living and 29 secure suites devoted to the specialized care of residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Please visit our website to set up a tour of our beautiful community.

   

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:washingtonpost.com/brand-studio/cleveland-clinic/keeping-your mind/?noredirect=on

MorningStar at RidgeGate is a Step above Other Senior Living Communities

Our goal is to provide the best independent and assisted living Highlands Ranch CO and the surrounding area has to offer.  With exceptional architecture and award-winning design, MorningStar at RidgeGate has common areas and spacious suites that provide seniors with a lifestyle that is second to none. 

When you visit our website, we encourage you to take a look at our beautiful photo gallery that shows off our spectacular interior spaces and suites.  Throughout our community, you will find inviting areas to sit and have a chat with friends or family or the perfect spot to find some solitude and just enjoy the day. Looking at the stunning pictures, can you imagine yourself sitting in our attractive dining room eating meals served restaurant-style and expertly prepared by a professional chef or spending a morning getting pampered in our onsite salon?

MorningStar’s independent living option lets our residents enjoy a carefree lifestyle.  Independent living residents enjoy two daily meals, twice monthly housekeeping, life enrichment programs, and full access to onsite amenities such as a saline swimming pool with hot tub, community store, fitness center, theater, art studio and more.  

Our assisted living gives residents the freedom to enjoy their retirement years as we see to it that all of their needs are met.  MorningStar at RidgeGate has created the perfect physical setting as well as put together a team of devoted caregivers that feel honored to serve to provide our residents with a “true home.”

For families who are struggling with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of memory loss, MorningStar’s specialized care offers you peace of mind knowing your loved one is getting the best available care.  We invite you to set up a tour as nothing beats seeing our home in person. 

MorningStar at RidgeGate offers the very best in senior living with our unique mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  We create a true home for residents with a foundation built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve.  Please schedule a visit to see the finest independent and assisted living Highlands Ranch CO and the surrounding area offers.

Take an Active Part in Your Health Care

Many people are reluctant to take up their doctor’s time by asking a lot of questions.  However health providers say taking an active part in your health care can help your doctor to better treat you.  Also since it is easy to forget any questions you may have, experts suggest doing your homework and preparing beforehand.  

If you are new to a doctor, you should write down your medical history and bring it to your appointment.  For all of your appointments, bring a list of the medications you are taking including the dosages and strength of the medications as well as all vitamins and herbal supplements.  

Also take the time to write down any questions you have for the doctor.  This way you are less likely to forget and can use your time with the doctor more efficiently.  Be sure to share any health concerns you have and remember this is not the time to be embarrassed.   Describe your symptoms clearly and let them know if you are experiencing any side effects from your medications.  

If your doctor says something you do not understand, speak up and let them know so they can explain it better.  If they suggest you may have a medical condition you are unfamiliar with, ask them to write down the name. You may want to bring a family member with you to help you remember things and to write down answers to your questions.   

Remember it is important to follow the doctor’s instructions.  If you have forgotten something or have further questions, you should call the office and request to speak to a nurse or leave a message for the doctor.  If a new medication or change in the dosage is causing problems, be sure to let the doctor know.

At MorningStar of Boulder, we provide transportation to medical appointments along with an array of other services to ensure your wellbeing and comfort.  Please see our website to learn more the area’s finest senior retirement living.

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 see for yourself our exceptional community.

Work at One of Denver’s Premier Senior Living Communities

While the Denver area may have many senior living communities, we guarantee that you will not find any better ones to work for than those of MorningStar Senior Living’s Denver communities.  Our six, loving residential homes include MorningStar’s Arvada, Jordan, Littleton, RidgeGate, Wheat Ridge, and Parker Senior Living, of which all are looking for extraordinary individuals to fill a number of assisted living jobs. 

One look at our history and founding principles will help you understand how different our approach to senior living is and the unique way we go about achieving those goals.  To start with, our company was founded on a mission statement that includes honoring God, valuing all seniors, and investing generously in our team’s ability to serve well. 

The last part of our mission statement about investing in our team’s ability to succeed is not just words but put into action every day at our communities.  We start by providing meaningful training and mentoring to each employee, which includes Radiance, our proprietary Service Excellence initiative.  Radiance is an attitude of the heart, and just like a beam of light; it celebrates an attitude of selflessness that issues from a deep and sincere place.  We use it to guide the way we deliver service. As one team member explains, “Radiance training is absolutely phenomenal!”  She adds, “I appreciate that MorningStar strives not only to help team members be their best at work, but in their personal lives as well.”

Investing generously in our team efforts to serve well also means paying well for the work done, which is why all employees receive competitive wages.  We also offer healthcare plans that include medical, dental, and vision, and vacation, sick time and holiday pay.  Moreover we try to respect shift preferences and to provide predictable schedules to give team members a healthy work-life balance. 

Please visit our website to learn more about our various open positions including Care Managers, food servers, cooks, and housekeeping jobs in our Denver communities.   You will find full job description and information on how to apply. 

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 Career page for links to assisted living jobs in Denver.

Enjoy Dining at MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at Jordan

MorningStar at Jordan is committed to provide the best senior living residences in the area, which is why we work hard to create a 5-star dining experience for our residents. We understand the healing power of “breaking bread together,” and that it provides more than just nutrients but bonds us together as family and friends.  This is one of the reasons our community serves meals restaurant-style in our charming dining room. 

Meals at MorningStar are prepared largely from scratch by our Executive Chef and made from the freshest homegrown or locally sourced ingredients whenever possible.  Chef welcomes residents’ feedback and adapts recipes to make sure everyone enjoys our mealtimes. 

In addition we are committed to using BrainWise foods, which have been recognized as supporting brain health.  Super Foods include items such as blue and black berries and acai that contain anti-inflammatory properties and mega antioxidants.  Our delicious, nutrient-rich meals may include nuts and seeds, which are not only a great source of protein but are rich in omega-3 and Vitamin E, supplements known for fighting cognitive decline.   

Other foods we serve are omega-3 rich fish and healthy, antioxidant treats made with dark chocolate.  We also offer a selection of sugar free, no sugar added, low sodium, vegetarian and low fat choices so our residents can self-manage their diets to meet any restrictions.

In our Reflections Neighborhood for memory care, mealtime is a community gathering place with team members eating right alongside our residents, and family members welcome to join us.  Furthermore, we recognize eating can be difficult for some individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia so we serve lots of finger foods as well as mechanically soft and puréed or thickened liquids.  Most importantly our easy-to-recognize balanced meals taste as good as they look.   Please visit our website to learn more about the many amenities and services offers by MorningStar at Jordan. 

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.

MorningStar at RidgeGate’s Amenities Let You Enjoy Your Senior Years

MorningStar at RidgeGate strives to be the best senior living Highlands Ranch CO and the surrounding area has to offer, and our goal is to provide seniors with a lifestyle of wellness, comfort and community.  By offering the finest independent and assisted living in the area, it allows our residents to enjoy carefree retirement years and gives them the time to pursue interests both new and old. 

Our first-class amenities start with delicious meals largely prepared from scratch and served restaurant style in our charming dining room (continental breakfast in IL).  We also have our own bistros, a fitness center, a community store, and an in-house salon that offers hairstyling, manicures and pedicures.  If you are looking for a massage, we can accommodate you.  In addition, we have chapels, an art studio and a private dining room with wine storage for intimate dinners. 

Each day, we offer a whole host of wellness programs and activities that are designed to enhance health and wellness, stimulate your brain and encourage connections.  Amidst our beautiful grounds, we have an interior park with strolling paths, and our memory care residents have a secure courtyard where they too can safely enjoy the outdoors.  Along with scheduled transportation, we routinely take road trips to a variety of cultural destinations, shopping, restaurants, parks and more.  

We encourage you to visit our website for more details about our remarkable senior living community.  Our property has 124 independent living suites and 71 assisted living suites, in a choice of spacious studios or one and two-bedroom floor plans.  Our Reflections Neighborhood is devoted to providing care for those afflicted with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.  If this all sounds good, please schedule a tour!

MorningStar at RidgeGate offers the very best in senior living with our unique mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  We create a true home for residents with a foundation built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve.  Please schedule a visit to see the finest senior living Highlands Ranch CO and the surrounding area offers.

MorningStar at Jordan’s Website Offers Lots of Information

MorningStar at Jordan’s website is loaded with resources and information for families in the Centennial CO area looking for senior living residences.  While we are more than happy to personally answer any questions you may have, we have found it is helpful to provide information on commonly asked questions under our “FAQ” tool bar. 

Here you will get a good start on questions such as “What is an assisted living community?” We explain our assisted living community is for seniors 62 years and older who require assistance with the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).  Within a residential setting, we offer families peace of mind knowing trained and compassionate care managers are there to help navigate their loved ones’ changing health conditions.  Like many assisted living communities, we offer a secure neighborhood for the memory-impaired (those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia).

Couples will learn that of course, they can move in together, and that we also offer Companion Living, which is where two people of the same sex can share a suite.  In addition we offer respite stays or trial (short-term) stays based on the availability of a fully-furnished suite. 

If you are wondering how your monthly fee is determined, our FAQs explains room rates are based on the type of room, location and view as well as the level of services for assisted living residents.  This is determined after an assessment by our Wellness Director.   You will additionally find information regarding our transportation services, ratio of care staff to residents, and answers to many other questions.  

Once you take a look at our website (be sure to look through our gallery of pictures), please consider setting up a tour.  It is impossible to truly assess the loving atmosphere of MorningStar at Jordan without a personal visit. 

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.

Join an Exceptional Team of Service Professionals

Rosalynn Carter, the former first lady is quoted as saying, “There are only four kinds of people in the world – those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers and those who will need caregivers.  We could not agree more and simply ask that if you have a felt calling to serve and have always had a special place in your heart for seniors, please apply to one of our assisted living jobs at Denver’s MorningStar communities.  

Our area communities include MorningStar of Arvada in Arvada, MorningStar at Jordan in Centennial, MorningStar of Littleton in Littleton, MorningStar at RidgeGate in Lone Tree, MorningStar of Wheat Ridge in Wheat Ridge, and Parker Senior Living by MorningStar in Parker.  All of our beautiful senior living homes have earned the respect and gratitude of area families for the compassionate, professional care provided to their loved ones.  On our website you will find lots of loving reviews from residents themselves or families that enthusiastically praise the great care and treatment received at our MorningStar homes. 

This could not happen without our compassionate team of service professionals who are the kind of individuals that go the extra mile to not only meet expressed needs but unexpressed one.  They are people who do the right thing even when no one is watching, and who feel privileged to make a difference in the lives of our cherished residents. 

Whether you become a MorningStar Care Manager, a MorningStar housekeeper, or a MorningStar Executive Director, all of our communities’ roles are vital to the smooth operation of our homes.  And while some of our various assisted living positions require certain education and experience, most importantly we look for virtues such as kindness and character as we know these are just as important as education and experience.   Visit our website for more information regarding rewarding career opportunities including housekeeping jobs in our Denver area 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.  For a rewarding career, visit MorningStar’s Career page for details regarding various assisted living positions including housekeeping jobs in Denver.

Hobbies Help Seniors Stay Interested in Life

Spending time doing things you enjoy can not only help you to stay more interested in life but may also be good for your health.  Many hobbies are enjoyed at any age and can help to exercise your mind or body (many do both) as well as provide social interactions.     

Creative hobbies such as painting, sculpting, photography, scrapbooking, knitting and the performing arts are fun activities for seniors and provide lots of opportunity for socializing.  Another healthy hobby is caring for a pet according to A Place for Mom.  They explain that, “Pets provide a comfort system and actually produce a chemical chain reaction in the brain that helps to lower levels of the stress-inducing hormone cortisol and increase the production of the feel-good hormone serotonin.”  Studies have shown that pet ownership may help lower cholesterol, fight depression and help protect against heart conditions.    

Stretching exercises and yoga are also popular with seniors as they help improve flexibility and movement and build balance as well as improve blood flow to the brain, heart and circulatory system. Yoga classes are designed for many physical fitness levels such as chair yoga for those unable to get down on the floor.  Joining a walking group is another fun way to exercise and spend time with friendly faces.  

At MorningStar at Jordan, we specialize in providing our residents with a lifestyle of comfort, wellness and community.  Every day we offer a variety of fun and engaging activities that include things such as exercise and walking groups, games, flower arranging, poetry readings and much more.  Please visit our website to learn more about our loving assisted living home and while you are there, be sure to take a look at “Scenes of Elevated, Celebrated Life.”    

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.

Sources: aplaceformom.com/blog/6-13-16-health-hobbies-for-seniors/

caregiverrelief.com/activities-for-senior-citizens/