Stay Warm this Winter!

As we age, it is important to stay warm and to dress appropriately during the colder months. The National Institute on Aging (NIA) explains that, “Older adults can lose body heat fast—faster than when they were young.” They also add an illness or taking certain medications and medical conditions may make it even more difficult for the elderly to keep warm. Also to try and stay warm, seniors have to burn more calories, which can result in weight loss. 

Making sure an elderly person is warm enough is imperative as they are more susceptible to hypothermia. In fact many times the person is not even aware they are experiencing symptoms of the condition. Early signs of hypothermia include cold feet and hands, puffy or swollen face, pale skin, and shivering in some cases. The person may also be acting sleeping, angry or confused. 

The NIA recommends if you have to go out in cold weather to wear loose layers of clothing as the air between the layers will help to keep you warm. In addition be sure to wear a hat and a scarf as we lose lots of body heat through our head and neck area. If it is snowy or a cold rain, wear a waterproof coat or jacket, and if you do get damp, change your clothes as soon as you get home. 

At home, the NIA advises seniors to not try and save money by turning down the thermostat. They say you should keep the temperature at least 68 to 70 degrees and save money by shutting off unused rooms, keeping the blinds drawn, and placing towels in front of drafty doors and windows. Wear plenty of clothes including socks and slippers and use a throw over your legs or shoulders if you are still cold. When you go to bed, wear long underwear under your pajamas, and if you are still cold, wear a knit cap. Another way to generate more body heat is to routinely exercise. This will also help to increase your appetite. 

Caring for the many needs of seniors is what MorningStar of Boulder does best. Please visit our website for more information about one of the area’s top senior retirement homes. We offer both assisted living and memory care. 

As one of the nation’s finest assisted living companies, MorningStar of Boulder represents the best in senior living with a distinct mission statement - “to honor, to value, to invest.” Our foundation is built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve. For serene, comfortable senior retirement living, please visit our website to setup a tour. 

Source: nia.nih.gov/health/cold-weather-safety-older-adults

Rave Reviews from Our Most Important Critics!

At MorningStar of Boulder, we are committed to providing the area with the finest senior retirement living. This is why our entire team is so gratified when we receive glowing feedback from our residents and their families as having our service recognized means we are doing our jobs well. 

One family writes to let us know, “Our uncle has made friends, gotten stronger and healthier, and re-engaged in life through the care and concern of MorningStar of Boulder. It is a relief to my husband and I to know he is being well cared for, and that we can be family again (instead of caregivers).”

We were also happy to hear from the sisters of a resident regarding her care, “My sister and I want to thank you for the excellent care our elder sister received from MorningStar. The staff was all very helpful, kind and loving. We are pleased she had a lovely place to spend her last year. You should be very proud of your team. We will be very pleased to recommend MorningStar to anyone. God bless!” 

It is especially important to us to get feedback from families of our most tender memory care residents who cannot always speak on their own behalf. One letter is from the daughters of a resident who write, “What we experienced at MorningStar of Boulder far surpassed anything we dreamed of. With our father’s dementia you were determined to finding a way to make it work. The creativity you brought to the situation kept us hopeful through tough times. Because of your loving and caring commitment, we were able to be daughters and just love him.”

Our MorningStar of Boulder residential home is beautifully situated on the southeast side of the celebrated mountain town of Boulder and offers assisted living as well as memory care. Please contact us to learn more about our “passion to serve seniors,” and if it sound like what you are looking for, go ahead and setup a tour. 

As one of the nation’s top assisted living companies, MorningStar of Boulder represents the best in senior living with a distinct mission statement - “to honor, to value, to invest.” Our foundation is built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve. While there are many senior retirement homes in the area, we are uniquely one of a kind!

MorningStar’s Companion Living

While seniors have discovered the many benefits of senior living residences, MorningStar at Jordan understands that for some older adults the cost may be too high to comfortably afford.  This is why we consider it part of our job to help area seniors find creative ways to make the move to assisted living possible.

One of the things we offer to make it more affordable is “Companion Living.”  Whether you wish to move into assisted living or memory care, Companion Living allows two unrelated people of the same sex to share the expense of a suite.  Furthermore, if you do not have a friend or relative to share a suite with, we will carefully pair you up with another senior who shares your interests and background. 

The advantage of companion living also goes far beyond economics as companionship is important for a person’s health and wellbeing. We believe we are designed by our Creator for relationships, and that isolation can drain us of energy and purpose.  When a senior loses their life partner after being married 40, 50, or 60 years, it can be a very lonely existence.  A companion can help to diminish those feelings of loneliness and help the person to reconnect. 

Offering built-in companionship, the Companion Living program can additionally help to ease the transition of moving into a senior living community.  Also, as roommates naturally look after each other’s interests, they may be the first one to notice changes in health or abilities.

Please visit our website to get an idea of the various amenities and services we offer as well as to set up a tour of our gorgeous community.  We are certain MorningStar’s well-designed suites and welcoming common areas will impress you from the first but the thing we are most proud of is our dedicated, loving care team.     

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.

Would You Like the Opportunity to Serve Seniors?

Founded in 2003, the MorningStar Senior Living Company is continuing to grow and prosper across the Western U.S. including at our Denver area communities.  As such, we currently have a variety of assisted living jobs at MorningStar at Arvada; MorningStar at Jordan; MorningStar of Littleton; MorningStar at RidgeGate; MorningStar of Wheat Ridge; and Parker Senior Living by MorningStar in Parker.

Unfamiliar with MorningStar communities?  One of the primary things that set us apart from other senior living communities is our commitment to honoring God in all of our business practices and relationships as well as investing generously in our staff’s ability to serve.  All of our team members go through our Radiance training Service Excellence initiative when they are hired and its precepts are reiterated during our daily “Huddle.”  As one MorningStar employee explains, “Through Radiance Training, I was introduced to my new personal mission: to love everyone unconditionally and be a humble servant. I want to use the principles of Radiance to honor God; and to embrace MorningStar’s positive culture.”

Another team member is quick to tell people when they ask why she loves her job so much, “For me it’s not always about money, but the difference you can make in someone’s life. MorningStar has done so much for me in the short time I have been here. Not only am I changing residents’ lives, but they are changing mine.” 

If this type of enthusiasm strikes a chord and you would like to be a part of something extraordinary, please visit our website.  Our assisted living jobs range from Care Managers to Medication Care Managers/QMAP, Life Enrichment Coordinators, Wellness Nurses, Concierges, Cooks, Dining Room Servers and Supervisors, Maintenance Assistants, Housekeepers and more.  Our openings include full and part-time positions, and as we are 24/7 residential homes, we also need evening and weekend team members.  Please read through our job descriptions and 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 job in Denver.

Do You Still Want to Learn & Contribute?

At MorningStar of Boulder, we believe that seniors have a lot to contribute as well as a desire to continue learning, which is why we are proud to offer our signature wellness program, WellStar. Each day our Life Enrichment team finds ways to help residents celebrate life by engaging the mind, body and spirit in purposeful and productive activities. 

One look at our monthly calendar posted on our home page will give you an idea of the entertaining, enjoyable activities we invite our residents to participate in. A few examples of the goings-on at MorningStar include a Jewelry Making, PaintMe: Postcards, and Sand Art Bottles classes; a meeting of our Book Club or Robotics Club; or a Which Bird: Identifying Bird Calls video. We also offer games such as BINGO and Pictionary, Circle Talks, Story Hours, Happy Hour and Movie Nights. 

Along with the pure fun of the experience, you will have the chance to bond with fellow residents and staff and become a part of our philosophy of building “Family for Life.” As one of our MorningStar Senior Living resident’s explains, “My wife and I were just existing in our former home, but we’re living here at MorningStar. It’s all in how you look at the changes in your life.” 

In addition weekly activities typically include a road trip to local areas of interest or a pleasant scenic drive that may end up with lunch at a nearby park or restaurant. We also invite residents to tap into their unique talents and life experiences by leading special interest clubs. 

As one of the area’s top senior retirement homes, MorningStar of Boulder is a beautiful, compassionate community that is served by a loving team of extraordinary caregivers. Please visit our website for pricing and availability and to set up a tour to see firsthand all of our amenities and comforts. 

As one of the nation’s top assisted living companies, MorningStar of Boulder represents the best in senior living with a distinct mission statement - “to honor, to value, to invest.” Our foundation is built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve. We are dedicated to providing a true home for residents amidst a beautiful, serene setting and invite you to schedule a visit to experience unsurpassed senior retirement living.

Find Answers on MorningStar’s Website

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.

Discover the Best Senior Living in the Lone Tree Area!

Providing seniors with carefree retirement years is the primary goal at MorningStar at RidgeGate.   Our beautiful community offers residents a safe and comfortable home to age in place while taking advantage of resort-style amenities and a broad range of meaningful activities.  MorningStar at RidgeGate has independent living, assisted living and memory care. 

When we boast about resort-style amenities, we really mean it such as delicious daily meals expertly prepared by an Executive Chef and served restaurant style in our lovely dining room.  In addition, a range of convenient services including a full salon offering manicures and pedicures, saline swimming pool, fitness room, art studio, and bistro bars.  For entertainment, residents enjoy our on-site theatres, game room, and a full calendar of wellness programs and activities. 

Furthermore, if you have no longer drive - no problem as MorningStar at RidgeGate offers scheduled transportation and outings to local venues, parks, malls and more.  This month’s calendars include 14 fun outings such as the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, lunch at the Breckenridge Brewery for Independent Living residents, Mimi’s Café on the 10^th for those in Assisted Living and a beautiful scenic drive for the Memory Care neighborhood. 

Other amenities include an expansive interior park with strolling paths, BBQ, fire pits and lawn games, a full-time licensed nurse and a caring and responsive 24-hour staff.  If all of this sounds like something you may be interested in, please contact us to schedule a visit.  You cannot really get a complete picture of all that goes into making our community a real home without experiencing it firsthand.  

MorningStar at RidgeGate’s unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior communities.  Committed to creating a true home for residents within a gorgeous setting, our foundation is built on honoring God, valuing our seniors and hiring staff with a felt calling to serve.  We invite you to schedule a visit to learn more about our exceptional community.