Most Elderly Adults Have Hearing Loss

According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Commucation Disorders (NIDCD) about one in three people between the ages of 65 and 74 has hearing loss, and nearly half of those 75 and older have difficultly hearing.  This can make it hard for seniors to “understand and follow a doctor's advice, to respond to warnings, and to hear doorbells and alarms.”  Difficultly hearing also makes it hard for many elderly people to follow and engage in conversation with their family and friends.
 
Known as presbycusis, hearing loss in seniors generally occurs gradually and initially affects the ability to hear higher pitched sounds.  The person may notices that while the speech is loud enough, it sounds as if the talker is mumbling. The condition is commonly caused by the loss of nerve hair cells in the Cochlea or the deterioration of other parts of the inner ear or auditory nerves.   Age-related hearing loss typically affect both ears equally. 

In some cases, health conditions more common among the elderly such as high blood pressure and diabetes can additionally affect hearing.  Furthermore, certain medications including some types of chemotherapy drugs can cause hearing loss. 

The NIDCD has a checklist to help seniors determine if they are experiencing hearing problems.  Questions include: Do you feel frustrated when talking to members of your family because you have difficulty hearing them?; Do you have difficulty hearing when someone speaks in a whisper?; and Do you feel restricted or limited by a hearing problem?

Another cause of hearing loss can be the result of long-term exposure to loud noise and is one of the most common occupational hazards.  The exposure damages the sensory hair cells in the ears, which do not grow back. It is estimated that at least 10 million Americans have irreversible hearing loss due to long-term exposure to noise.   

Seniors should discuss any hearing problems with their health care provider who will refer them to an otolaryngologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the ear, nose, throat, and neck.  The otolarynogogist will test your hearing, and if a problem is found, will refer you on to an audiologist who will determine the type and degree of hearing loss. Either they or a hearing aid specialist will fit you for a hearing aid.

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.

A Senior Living Community that Offers Resort-style Amenities

As one of the best senior retirement homes in the area, MorningStar of Boulder proudly offers residents an unparalleled lifestyle.  In addition to a team of exceptional individuals that feels privileged to serve seniors and considers them to be heroes, MorningStar’s wide range of resort-style amenities ensures residents feel right at home. 

Our many onsite amenities include a bistro, chapel/theatre, library with a computer, spa bath, fireside patio, all-season porches, and a fully equipped fitness room.  We also have an onsite salon that offers hairstyling services, manicures and pedicures. Additionally as a resident, you will enjoy delicious daily meals served in our charming dining room (we also have an intimate private dining room available upon request).  

MorningStar’s meaningful life enrichment programs help residents to stay engaged and productive physically, mentally, spiritually and socially.  We also host an array of special events throughout the year such as our recent celebration of Grandparents Day. Residents also enjoy getting out and about.  For example, in September, we took a couple of scenic drives, cheered at a Rockies game, went out to lunch twice, and attended an Active Minds course on the Mayan civilization.

Furthermore, MorningStar of Boulder’s location is pretty special as we are nestled at the foot of the majestic Rockies while still convenient to banks, hospitals, shopping, grocery stores and restaurants. Please use our online links to learn more about pricing and availability.  We invite you to join a community that makes it easy for residents to lead more comfortable and healthier lives.

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

Making Assisted Living More Affordable

MorningStar at Jordan is a graciously appointed assisted living home located in historic Centennial in the south-central area of Metro Denver.  We proudly offer 55 private assisted living suites as well as 29 secure suites devoted to the care of those with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases. 

For residents in assisted living, your monthly fee is based on the size of the suite, location within the building and view, and your level of care (we offer 5 levels) as determined by a thorough assessment with our Wellness Director.  The fee for memory care residents is all-inclusive (suite and care) and is one packaged price. 

To help families find ways to make assisted living more affordable, we provide information on a variety of innovative financial options and other often under-used benefits.  One such example is to make veterans aware of the “Aid & Attendance” pension benefit.  We refer them to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs where they can find out if they qualify. 

Another resource to help pay for assisted living is Long-term Care insurance.  To see what expenses, and/or up to what amounts, will be covered under your policy, review your Benefits Summary section to learn about the specifics of coverage, daily benefit, policy limit, and elimination period. 

Many people also overlook life insurance policies as a source for funds.  However, in some cases, whole life and universal life policies can be used to raise funds through cash surrender, death benefit loans and other means.  We recommend consulting your accountant or tax advisor for information on any tax liabilities you may incur. 

Please visit our website to learn about pricing and availability or to set up a tour to see our exceptional senior living community.  We look forward to meeting potential residents and their families.

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.

How Much Do You Know About Today’s Assisted Living Communities?

Many people think they already know everything there is to know about senior living communities – “a place where old people go to die.”  This could not be further from the truth.  As the largest assisted living referral service, a Place for Mom explains, “senior assisted living is a viable option that can enhance your quality of life by empowering you to live that life the way you want to.”  Today’s vibrant communities include independent living for active seniors, assisted living for those needing help with personal daily care activities, and memory care. 

In fact, assisted living communities such as MorningStar at Jordan are specifically designed to give aging adults the opportunity to maintain their independence while providing access to the assistance they need.  In addition, they get the benefit of built-in companionship as well as a range of meaningful wellness programs and activities. 

Another misconception about assisted living is that you will have to give up your privacy.  At our community, residents have a choice of spacious private suites in a variety of floorplans with their own separate entrance.  Each suite is ready to move into and just needs your furnishings and personal items.

Also did you know that many of today’s communities including ours are pet friendly?  We recognize that for many seniors, their pet is a part of their family, and it is essential to their wellbeing to bring that member along with them as they transition to their new home. 

People sometimes worry that moving into an assisted living home may further remove them from the comfort and security of knowing their family’s help is not far away.  At MorningStar, you no long need to worry about the risks of living alone.  We offer the comfort and security of 24/7 care so that if you need assistance in the middle of the night, someone is right there to help. 

Please visit MorningStar at Jordan’s website to learn more about our loving community.  We offer 55 assisted living suites in spacious studio and one- and two-bedroom floor plans Within our Reflections Neighborhood, we have 29 suites devoted to the individualized care of those with memory impairment.

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: aplaceformom.com/senior-care-resources/articles/senior-assisted-living

Assisted Living Jobs Offering Competitive Wages & Comprehensive Benefits

Six MorningStar senior living communities in the greater Denver area are offering exceptional individuals the chance for career opportunities that brings with them huge personal satisfaction.  As our roles are varied and require different skill sets, we have jobs available for people with a wide range of experience, backgrounds, and education.  Also regardless of what job you hold in one of our homes, you will be treated as an integral part of our team and essential to its smooth operation. 

Each position within our communities from housekeepers, to care managers, concierges, or directors, has another thing in common.  Each job offers competitive wages, a wide range of benefits, and opportunities for advancement.  MorningStar’s healthcare plans includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance programs, and telemedicine benefits.  Additionally team members receive vacation, sick time and holiday pay, and a 401(K) plan.   We are an equal opportunity employer and are proud to have a culturally diverse workforce. 

Our beautiful 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, CO.  To learn more about each community, we encourage you to browse our home pages and get a feeling for the genuine affection between our residents and team members.  

Also take the time to watch some of MorningStar’s inspiring “Twice the Story” video series, which showcases the tender relationships between residents and team members throughout our communities. These real stories are about very real relationships…. “Because I know you, I am changed.”  Do you feel ready to take a role in helping to make a senior’s life better?

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

MorningStar at Jordan Offers Individualized Memory Care

MorningStar at Jordan is proud to bring the Centennial, Colorado area specialized memory care designed to connect with and nurture the individual regardless of the extent of the memory loss.  Our Reflections Neighborhood consists of 29 secure suites in an area specifically designed to allow residents the freedom to move safely about their spacious surroundings.  And, for a limited time, we are offering seasonal savings for memory care from $4500 per month all inclusive.

When a family comes to MorningStar at Jordan looking for care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, our experienced team is ready to help.  Even before we welcome a new resident to our loving community, we take the time to sit down with them and their family to learn as much as we can about the person including their medical history, background, talents, and personal preferences.  We then use this information to create an individualized care plan that is used to stimulate or calm a resident in response to a particular mood or situation.

Also we use a reimagined philosophy and approach to dementia care we call “Lavender Sky, which we consider to be the next logical step to what MorningStar has always believed and aspired to be as dementia care specialists.  The comprehensive program allows us to introduce a more insightful and intentional way to support the memory-impaired and their families.  Moreover, as it guides every aspects of our dementia care, team members are asked to attend eight-hours of interactive Lavender Sky training to help give them a better understanding of the disease. 

Along with memory care, MorningStar at Jordan is proud to offer 55 beautifully appointed assisted living suites.  Please contact us to learn more about one of the area’s finest senior living residences. 

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.

Denver’s Top Assisted Living Communities have Excellent Job Opportunities

Never heard of MorningStar senior living communities in the Denver area?  Let us introduce ourselves as we are currently seeking individuals to fill a variety of assisted living jobs within our communities.  Our six residential homes offer a mix of independent living, assisted living and memory care, and include MorningStar of Arvada; MorningStar at Jordan; MorningStar of Littleton; MorningStar at RidgeGate; MorningStar of Wheat Ridge; and Parker Senior Living by MorningStar. 

The MorningStar Senior Living Company was founded over fifteen years ago by Founder/CEO Ken Jaeger who used his vast experience in the industry to establish his own brand of senior living. He explains, “It was 2003. I had a dream to start a senior housing company that was defined by the human touch. I wanted to re-create my grandmother’s house, a place where one can go and feel a sense of family.”

 

To this day MorningStar communities are committed to these principles and strive to create the ultimate culture for both our residents and our workforce.  The result is a place where team members recognize the magnitude of their contributions to society - and where they understand their actions are making someone else’s life better, richer.

To see the entire list of career opportunities, please visit MorningStar’s Career page and follow the link to Assisted Living Jobs Denver.  In addition we have a list of the roles within our communities followed by a lengthy description of each job.  We also offer a convenient online application, which allows you to attach a resume or to tell us a little something about the first senior you have ever loved.  Many of our MorningStar team members are blessed to have had a personal relationship with an elderly grandparent, neighbor, or family friend who made an impact in their lives. 

 

We consider it our privilege and responsibility to “cast a new light on senior living” through our mission statement and core values.  If you would feel privileged to serve seniors, please consider applying to one of our assisted living jobs in Denver, CO.  

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