Our Goal is to Enhance Our Residents’ Quality of Life

At the MorningStar senior living communities, we have a unique Vision statement that read: “In pursuit of excellence, MorningStar resolves to be a company of servant-minded, purpose-driven leaders in our senior communities and throughout the world.”  In fact, it is the framework we use to “cast a new light” on senior living and to strengthen our resolve to love and honor others. 

MorningStar’s extraordinary care is directed by our loving Mission statement: To honor God in all our business practices and relationships; to value all seniors as gifted and contributing individuals; and to invest generously in our team’s ability to serve well.  Recognizing the inherent quality of all human beings, we are committed to enhancing our residents’ quality of life and believe that seniors are true heroes who have much to teach us. 

In fact we hear stories from one team member after another about how they had not realized serving seniors would be so life-changing and had not foreseen the many benefits they would receive through their unique relationships with our residents.  The truth is as we commit to a path of serving others, it gives our own lives more meaning and purpose. 

Working in one of our assisted living jobs in Denver, CO’s beautiful MorningStar communities, you will also have many opportunities for growth as it is not unusual for care managers to end up managing one of our homes.  However regardless of your position, we consider you to be an integral partner in our success and do our best to accommodate team members’ own family obligations.  To offer a healthy work-life balance, we provide flexible schedules and do our best to respect shift preferences. 

Please visit our website’s Career page for assisted living jobs at Denver’s MorningStar of Arvada; MorningStar at Jordan; MorningStar of Littleton; MorningStar at RidgeGate; MorningStar of Wheat Ridge; and Parker Senior Living by MorningStar communities.  Now is your time to do something inspirational and profound!

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 would like to serve, visit MorningStar’s Career page for information on applying to open positions that include caregiving and housekeeping jobs in Denver, CO.

Centennial’s Compassionate and Professional Senior Living

MorningStar at Jordan is a beautiful senior community in Centennial, CO that offers assisted living as well as memory care.  Our exceptional team is experienced in serving seniors and understands what it needed to provide our residents with a lifestyle of comfort, wellness and community. 

In fact, all facets of our community were designed from the ground up to compassionately and professionally serve our residents and we start with 24/7 care managers and access to licensed nurses and certified medication care managers/QMAPs.  MorningStar’s care managers help our assisted living residents retain their independence by providing help with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting and eating as well as other medical assistance.  These dedicated individuals were hired for their big hearts and a desire to serve seniors.

MorningStar’s medication care managers/QMAPs also play an important role based on statistics from a National Institute of Health study.  It reports that 40% of seniors aged 65 and older take five or more prescription medications, and 90% take at least one prescription. In addition, it found that 55% of those seniors are improperly taking their medications.  Our certified med managers oversee both the ordering and dispensing of medications to our residents. 

For residents’ safety, our entire community is handicap accessible with wide doorways, spacious common areas and hallways, and each suite is equipped with handicapped-accessible bathrooms.  In addition, all 55 of our bright assisted living suites have a 24-hour Emergency Call System.   Our Reflections Neighborhood has 29 secure suites devoted to caring for those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia and is designed to encourage our tender residents to easily and safely explore their spacious surroundings. 

To encourage residents to stay active and productive physically, intellectually, spiritually and socially, we offer wellness programs and activities.  For comfort and convenience, we provide a wide range of luxury amenities.  Visit our website for availability and pricing of our unsurpassed senior living residences. 

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan represents the very best in senior living 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 one of the area’s finest senior living residences.

Learn More About Heart Disease

According to the American Heart Association, heart attack warning signs involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes (or that goes away and comes back). They describe it like an “uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.”  Signs can also include discomfort in other areas of the upper body such as one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach. Other symptoms may include shortness of breath, sweating, nausea or lightheadedness. As heart disease is the number one killer for both men and women in the U.S. as well as globally, it is important to know the facts and a great resource for up-to-date information is the American Heart Association’s website. 

The site has lots of current information on the causes and treatment for atherosclerosis, which is the disease that develops when plaque builds up inside the arteries.  Once plaque has built up and narrowed the arteries, it is more difficult for the blood to flow through and increases the chance of a blood clot forming that can stop blood from flowing altogether.   Atherosclerosis is one of the leading causes of heart attacks, strokes, and peripheral vascular disease.   

Ischemic strokes are the most common type of strokes and occur when a blood vessel that feeds the brain is blocked (typically from a blood clot).  Hemorrhagic strokes are caused when weakened blood vessels rupture. There are two types of weakened blood vessels that are typically responsible: aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs). 

Congestive heart failure occurs when the heart is not pumping blood as effectively as it should, and thus, not meeting the body’s blood and oxygen needs.  It is one of the most common causes of hospitalization in adults 65 years and older. Treatment includes medications, surgery and lifestyle changes. If left untreated, the problem can worsen.   

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

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.

Source: heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-attack/warning-signs-of-a-heart-attack

Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease

In spite of all of the research done on Alzheimer’s and dementia, there is still no single test used to diagnose the disease.  Rather the Alzheimer’s Association explains that a diagnosis is made based on “a careful medical history, a physical examination, laboratory tests, and the characteristic changes in thinking, day-to-day function and behavior associated with each type.”

In some cases, a person with signs of the disease may be referred to a neurologist or geri-psychologist to ensure an accurate diagnosis.  Laboratory testing includes blood tests and brain imaging, which are used to rule out other causes that may be contributing to dementia-like symptoms.  Other conditions doctors are looking for are signs of depression, drug interactions, thyroid problems, excessive use of alcohol and vitamin deficiencies.  If memory loss does stem from any of these other causes, it can be dealt with and generally reversed. 

Although Alzheimer’s cannot be cured, the Alzheimer’s Association emphasizes the importance of getting an early diagnosis as it gives someone a better chance of benefiting from available treatments.  If you need the name of a physician who is experienced in Alzheimer’s and dementia-related diseases, contact your local chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association for a referral.  In addition the organization offers a worksheet that you can fill out beforehand to help prepare for your visit with your physician. 

Another reason why it is beneficial to understand what is happening to you or your loved one is that it not only can lessen anxieties, but also provides your family more time to prepare for the future.  Knowing what lies ahead also offers the individual an opportunity to be involved in future plans such as living options, care, transportation and financial matters. 

At MorningStar of Boulder, our mission is to provide the best senior retirement living in the area, which includes compassionate and loving care to those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.  Please visit our website for more information on MorningStar’s holistic approach to memory care.

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 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 our assisted living and memory care community.

Sources: alz.org/alzheimers_disease_diagnosis.asp, alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/what-is-dementia

MorningStar of Boulder Offers the Highest Quality Senior Living

If you are looking for an exceptional care team along with amenities and services unmatched by other assisted living companies, MorningStar of Boulder may be your answer.  Our community offers the highest quality assisted living and respite care as well as compassionate memory care within a warm and loving environment.  We are located on the southeast side of the city convenient to medical care, banks, shopping, and restaurants.

When you visit our website, we encourage you to take a look at our beautiful photo gallery that shows off our beautiful spaces.  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 of Boulder has created the perfect physical setting as well as put together a team of devoted caregivers that feel honored to serve and provide our residents with a “true home.”  Our assisted living gives residents the freedom to enjoy their retirement years as we see to it that all of their needs are met. 

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. 

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.

Making the Most of Your Visit to an Assisted Living Resident

Especially during the winter season, many of us wish to brighten the day for a loved one in an assisted living home by letting them know them are very special to us.  To help make our visit more meaningful, experts provide some tips to keep in mind when we visit. 

You may want to plan in advance an activity your loved one would enjoy doing with you during your visit.  Examples include bringing along a puzzle to work on, a Scrabble board or a trivia game.  You could get prints of current photos of the family made to add to an album or to start a new one.  If they are a music lover, bring some new music to enjoy together.  If they love listening to stories, get an audiobook to listen to or buy a favorite family movie to watch together.  If they love sending greeting cards to family and friends, buy a box of cards and help them get them ready to mail.   If they love to be pampered, bring along the supplies to give them a manicure.   

If the community has gathering area with lots of natural light, bring a simple meal of sandwiches and a drink to enjoy a winter “picnic”.  Bringing your kids along automatically provides a more cheerful energy and will give the resident pleasant memories long after the little ones have gone home.   However, do keep in mind that too many visitors at a time can be hectic and it may be better to spread out the visits.

If you do want to bring gifts, remember the person most likely does not have a lot of extra room for anything too big.  Gifts of food are generally welcomed and can be shared with others in the community.  Other tips include not visiting when you are ill, and be sure to wash your hands when you first come in to avoid spreading germs.  

At MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan, we provide lots of activities and programs for our residents but we know they always look forward to seeing their family.  Please visit our website to learn more about our community, our amenities and care services. 

The unique mission statement of MorningStar at Jordan, “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities. 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 finest assisted living home in Centennial, CO.

Downsizing Before Your Move to a Senior Community

If you are ready to move from your family home into senior retirement living, we have some helpful suggestions to help you organize and downsize your life’s possessions.  Organizing experts caution that while the task may seem overwhelming, you need to create a plan, take it one step at a time, and give yourself plenty of time.  If you are unable to do the work due to your health, there are professionals you can hire that specializing in helping seniors move. 

It is recommended you start in one room and work from there.  Recruit as much help as you can from family and friends and set up piles of items you will keep, stuff to donate or sell at a yard sale, and things you want to gift to people. 

Always keep in mind that your new space is most likely going to be smaller so get rid of duplicates and consider how your new lifestyle will be different from how you are now living.  For instance, if you are moving into a community that offers meals, chances are you will need only the barest amount of kitchen items. 

The same goes for furniture.  It is suggested you make a floor plan of your new place so you have an idea of the scale of what will fit.  Consider selling furniture such as a coffee table or couch that seems too big and use the money toward purchasing pieces that are more suited to the size of the place.   Not only will your place be more comfortable and look better, but it is important to have open pathways throughout your new apartment to help prevent the risk of a fall.    

At MorningStar of Boulder, we offer 48 assisted living suites along with 46 suites in our Reflections Neighborhood devoted to the specialized care of those suffering from Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases.  We are committed to provide compassionate and loving care each and every day and to offer seniors a lifestyle of comfort, wellness and community. Visit our website for more information. 

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 our assisted living and memory community.

Not Just a Job but a Career with Purpose & Opportunities for Growth

The MorningStar senior living communities have been blessed to attract a team of extraordinary individuals due to the reputation of our name, our mission, and our ministry.  They are men and women who feel privileged to provide seniors with a better quality of life that helps to support their independence.  They also understand the magnitude of their service and the significance of staying true to our mission of servant-leadership.   Currently several of our Denver area communities are seeking individuals with a felt calling to serve to join our team.

While founded on Judeo-Christian traditions, we honor and respect all faiths and invite loving, compassionate people who want to make a difference in the lives of others to join our team.  All new MorningStar employees, regardless of their position in the community, receive training in Radiance, our service initiative that celebrates an attitude of selflessness.  Like a beam of light that issues from a deep, sincere place, Radiance helps us deliver the type of service our brand is built on and allows us to take service professionalism to the next level.

If you are drawn to the idea of working in a place where seniors are seen as heroes, please visit our website and check out the many assisted living jobs in Denver, CO.  Locations 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 Parker Senior Living by MorningStar – Parker. 

Moreover regardless of your expertise, if you have a big heart and wish to serve, we most likely have a position that suits you as they vary from hands-on care managers to support positions such as medication care managers/QMAPs, dining room servers, cooks, maintenance assistances, and housekeeping jobs at Denver’s six MorningStar communities.   Each of our communities is a true home and we consider each resident and team member to be part of our MorningStar family.  Please come join our team!

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 information, visit MorningStar’s Career page for a full list of assisted living jobs in Denver, CO.

Thinking About Assisted Living for Your Parent?

Moving into assisted living is a life changing decision for an elderly person.  As their adult child, you can help evaluate which of your area’s senior retirement homes is most suitable for your parent and your family.  Furthermore, as the transition can be challenging for some seniors under the best of situations, choosing the wrong community may not only be costly but traumatizing for an older adult.  

Mistakes can be avoided or minimized if you do your homework beforehand and learn from others.  The Internet offers many commonsense tips on what to look for and what to avoid when searching for an assisted living community including advice from A Place for Mom, the nation’s largest assisted living referral service. 

As senior living options include independent living, assisted living and memory care, experts say to realistically assess your parent’s health needs and choose a community capable of handling today’s needs as well as future ones.  A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisor, Melissa Pratt explains “Take a look at the health issues that your parent has and ask the doctor what support they will need in the future. It’s better to have a community that can handle those future needs rather than having to move your parent to another community in the near future.”  

After looking over various senior living communities’ websites, narrow down your choice to a couple that seem to best meet your needs.  Then set up a tour. Senior living advisors remind families to listen to the parent and not base their decision on which community appeals most to them.  If a parent is not up to making a decision, families need to remember what their parent is like and choose a place that fits their personality and preferences.  It is also smart to not make a decision too quickly. 

MorningStar of Boulder offers 48 suites for assisted living and 46 secure suites for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other memory impairments. Please visit our website for more information about our beautiful, loving community.  If you like what you see, we encourage you to set up a tour.

At MorningStar of Boulder, we represent the very best in senior retirement homes with a unique mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  We have built a foundation on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve to create a true “home” for residents.  Please schedule a visit to experience firsthand our beautiful assisted living and memory care community.   

Common Medical Conditions Affecting Seniors

Statistics indicate we are living longer, and if you do reach the age of 65, you can expect to live on average another nearly 20 years.  Furthermore, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 41 percent of those over the age of 65 reports they are in very good or excellent health. 

Experts recommend that older adults should be aware of chronic health conditions common to seniors and make lifestyle changes that may help stave off those diseases and improve their quality of life.  Some of the things they suggest are to eat a healthy diet, stay physically active, quit smoking and maintain a healthy weight. 

If you are already coping with a chronic medical condition, following those suggestions can help you to better manage your disease as well as improve your quality of life.  Experts also recommend if you do not already have a geriatrician on your healthcare team, to add one, as they have a special understanding of what seniors are going through. 

The three most prevalent diseases affecting older adults in order are arthritis, heart disease and cancer.   The CDC estimates arthritis affects almost 50 percent of all adults over the age of 65, and can cause pain and a lower quality of life.  While the disease can “discourage you from being active, it’s important to work with your doctor to develop a personalized activity plan that, along with other treatment, can help maintain senior health.”

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in adults over the age of 65, and an estimated 37 percent of men and 26 percent of women over 65 are afflicted with chronic heart disease.  Doctors say it is important to exercise, eat well, get a good night’s sleep, and maintain a healthy weight in order to stave off heart disease or to better manage it.

Cancer is the next most common disease in seniors and the second leading cause of death in adults over the age of 65.  CDC statistics show 28 percent of men and 21 percent of woman over 65 are living with cancer.  It is a disease that if caught early, is often treatable so be sure to get routine screening such as colonoscopies, mammograms, and skin checks.  

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 Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan represents the very best in senior living 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 one of the area’s finest senior living residences.

Source: everydayhealth.com/news/most-common-health-concerns-seniors/     

Work at a Place with Core Values that Include “Kindness, Honesty, Respect”

When the MorningStar senior living communities recruit new team members, we look for individuals with big hearts and the kind of people who will do the right thing even when no one is looking.  We seek men and women with a felt calling to serve and those who understand that service brings a sense of purpose and meaning to their lives.   

Several of our communities currently have posted a variety of assisted living jobs in the Denver, CO area.  Since we are running a true home, our positions are diverse and openings include everyone from care managers and medication care managers/QMAPs to cooks, food servers, housekeepers and more.  Also as you can see, while each one requires a different skill set and experience, we first and foremost look for people with character, kindness, and selflessness.    

To best serve our residents, our goal is to build a team of service professionals who feel called, connected and empowered, and understand the importance of investing in our resident-families and fellow team members.  MorningStar also believes it is important that our homes are beacons of decency where good manners and polite conversations are alive and well.  This is why our actions are guided by Radiance, our service excellence initiative that provides a tangible and purposeful way to advance our mission of honoring, valuing and investing in others.  It is how we deliver our brand of service and how we learn to understand our residents’ unmet needs, and nurture loving connections.

If you are interested in joining our distinguished team, please visit our website’s Career page and follow the link to Assisted Living Jobs Denver for a complete list of positions, detailed job descriptions and an online application.  Each one is a fulfilling career that allows you to make a difference in the lives of our cherished residents.  Join a team with a tagline of “Service Becomes Us.”

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 a link to rewarding assisted living jobs in Denver, CO.

MorningStar at Jordan’s Life Enrichment Program

At MorningStar at Jordan, we strongly believe that older adults still have a lot to contribute and are eager and open to learning new ideas and pursuing new interests.  This is why our assisted living home offers an inspirational and engaging life enrichment program.  Our Life Enrichment is designed to stimulate your brain, enhance health and wellness, and encourage social connections.

Headed by our talented Life Enrichment team, our assisted living calendar is filled with optional activities that use creative ways to stay active and productive for man’s good and God’s glory.  We tap into our residents’ unique talents and experiences, and if we do not already have one, encourage residents to take the lead in establishing special interest clubs. 

From flower arranging, to a variety of exercise options, poetry readings or spelling bees, and live music, MorningStar at Jordan is committed to engaging the mind, body and spirit each day.  We also take outings to cultural destinations, scenic drives, out to lunch and more.  We suggest you take a look at our monthly calendar, Life Around Our House and Upcoming Events on our website to get a better idea of the fun and entertainment enjoyed by MorningStar residents and their families as well as our staff. 

MorningStar at Jordan offers 55 private assisted living suites in studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom configurations. In addition, we have 29 secure memory care suites dedicated to individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. All of our suites are ready to move into and just need your furnishings and personal items to feel like home.  Please contact us for information on pricing and availability. 

The unique mission statement of MorningStar at Jordan, “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities. 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 finest assisted living home in Centennial, CO.

Housekeeping Jobs in Denver – Good Wages and Great Benefits!

In many workplaces, a housekeeper’s job is to just stick to their tasks; and as they are not considered part of the team, they are not seen as instrumental in the overall success of the company.  At the MorningStar senior living communities, we are the polar opposite of those types of businesses.  We recognize that each MorningStar employee is an essential part of our team whether they are a housekeeper, cook, maintenance supervisor or the Executive Director at one of our homes.  We know they are the reason we are able to deliver the kind of service our residents and families have come to depend on. 

Working in one of MorningStar’s housekeeping jobs, you will be paid a competitive wage and offered comprehensive benefits that include medical, vision, dental and more.  You will also receive vacation, sick and holiday pay.  And while our company was founded on Judeo-Christian values, please know we warmly welcome team members and residents of all faith.  In addition our homes are proud to be part of a company with core values that include: Love, Kindness, Honesty, Goodness, Fairness, and Respect. 

While experience is welcomed in roles such as our housekeeping jobs, our Denver area senior living communities do not require it as we will provide the proper training you need to excel.  For example, all employees receive training in Radiance, our brand standard of Service Excellence.  We used it to guide the way we deliver service – with sincerity, warmth, and depth of purpose.    

Available assisted living jobs in Denver’s communities of Arvada, Parker, Wheat Ridge, RidgeGate, Jordan, and Littleton include care managers, med care managers/QMAPs, dining room servers, housekeepers, chefs and cooks, and more.  Visit our website to see the full list of openings at a community near you.  Also we suggest you visit that community’s home page to learn more about it as well as the different activities and events that go on.   

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 a lot of heart, please visit MorningStar’s website for various assisted living jobs in Denver, CO.

Pets Add to Seniors’ Enjoyment of Life

According to research, animals can help older adults lower their blood pressure as well as increase their social interactions and physical activity.  Studies have also found pets help seniors to cope with depression and reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation.  Pets such as dogs and cats are very loyal, loving animals and make great companions for seniors.

In the National Poll on Healthy Aging, sponsored by AARP and the University of Michigan, 2,051 seniors age 50 to 80 were interviewed.  Over half of the participants were pet owners, and of that group, more than 88% reported that pets added to their enjoyment of life.  Moreover 86% of them said their pets made them feel loved. The survey also reported that as many as 80% of the pet owners stated their pets helped them reduce stress.

Experts estimate that up to 40% of seniors feel lonely on a regular basis, which is problematic as loneliness is associated with poor sleep habits, higher stress and more inflammation.  In another study from 2012 by Pain Magazine, it was reported that “therapy dogs provided significant reduction in pain and emotional distress for chronic pain patients.”  The journal, Science, reports that just by looking into the eyes of their dog for at least 5 minutes, pet owners got a boost of the feel-good oxytocin hormone in their brain. 

Dr. Jay P. Granat, a New Jersey-based psychotherapist explains some of the benefits of pet ownership for the elderly, saying, “Dogs and cats live very much in the present; they don’t worry about tomorrow, which can be a very scary concept for an older person. An animal embodies that sense of here and now, and it tends to rub off on people.” 

At MorningStar at Jordan, we recognize the relationship that exists between a senior and their pet, which is why our community is pet friendly.  Please see our website for more information about our assisted living home and the various amenities, services, and support we offer to our residents and their families.   

The unique mission statement of MorningStar at Jordan, “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities. 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 finest assisted living home in Centennial, CO.

Source: agingcare.com

MorningStar at Jordan Provides Individualized, Compassionate Memory Care

At MorningStar at Jordan, our goal is to be one the best senior living residences in the Centennial, CO area, which includes specialized, loving memory care to those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.

MorningStar Senior Living operates over 25 senior living communities throughout the Western U.S.  This means MorningStar at Jordan benefits from the extensive knowledge and expertise our company has gained over their 16 years of operation regarding all facets of senior living, including a deep understanding of Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases. 

MorningStar has earned a reputation as trusted dementia care specialists, and we feel it is our calling to provide care to our most special residents.  By devoting a separate area to memory care called our Reflections Neighborhood, residents have the independence to safely move about their expansive surroundings. 

Our holistic approach to dementia care is encompassed under the expanse of possibilities we call “Lavender Sky,” and is how we thoughtfully enter, embrace and explore the entirely different and isolating world of dementia.  Providing loving support for our residents, we enter with insight and intentionality as we step into their “purple world” and cross over the physical and emotional boundaries that would otherwise separate us.  We also feel it is our job to help support our residents’ families.  Along with education, we show them how to follow our lead and enter into the world of their loved ones.

In addition to our Reflections Neighborhood for memory care, MorningStar at Jordan offers 55 graciously appointed suites for assisted living with a choice of spacious studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom floorplans.  Please visit our website to learn more.

MorningStar 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 assisted living and memory care community.

A Career that Allows You to Use Your Unique Talents

While each person has special talents, all too often many of us end up working in jobs that do not allow us the opportunity to fully explore them.  At the MorningStar senior living communities, our priority is to create a place where not only our residents flourish but where our team members are encouraged to do the same. 

This starts with a mission statement that includes: investing generously in our team’s ability to serve well and a commitment to hiring and retaining employees who use creative minds and compassionate hearts to serve residents.  Moreover these are not just words as we recognize all our employees are a valuable part of our team and that their efforts contribute to our overall success. 

Thus we believe it is important for MorningStar’s staff to be provided the tools they need in the form of purposeful training, both at the time of hire and throughout their career with us.  We also offer support and mentoring from managers and fellow team members as well as opportunities for growth as we promote from within the company whenever possible.

Currently we seek individuals with a felt calling to serve to apply to various assisted living jobs including housekeeping jobs in our Denver area communities.  These include MorningStar of Arvada; MorningStar at Jordan in Centennial; MorningStar of Littleton; MorningStar at RidgeGate in Lone Tree; MorningStar of Wheat Ridge; and Parker Senior Living by MorningStar.  Open positions vary from hands-on care managers and medication care managers to life enrichment coordinators and associates, cooks, food servers, housekeepers and more. 

Please join us as we commit to improving the quality of life for the resident-heroes that dwell beneath our roofs.   Visit our website or give us a call for more information about fulfilling assisted living jobs in the Denver, CO area.    

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.