You are Cordially Invited to the "5th Annual Boulder County Senior Living Tour"

MorningStar of Boulder invites all area families to come out and visit our beautiful assisted living and memory care community on Saturday, October 6th as part of the 5th Annual Boulder County Senior Living Tour. While thirteen area retirement communities are opening their doors for tours, you are welcome to stay at each community as long or as little as you like, or just visit the communities you are the most interested in. This unique opportunity allows you to learn more about our area’s senior living and to get answers to your questions. Each community will offer refreshments. 

Before your visit, we would like you to know that MorningStar of Boulder is not just your typical senior living community. Right from the inception of MorningStar Senior Living, our founder, Ken Jaeger, was moved to create something very different from other assisted living companies. This inspired a brand of senior living founded on a mission statement to: Honor God in our business practices and relationships; Value all seniors as gifted and contributing individuals; and Invest generously in our team’s ability to serve well. As a result, MorningStar of Boulder’s is a beautiful, compassionate community with a team espousing the following core values including love, respect, honesty, fairness, goodness, and kindness. As a resident, you will thrive in our loving family atmosphere and feel proud to call us home. 

If you did not get the chance to attend this year’s Boulder Senior Living Tour, MorningStar of Boulder has a convenient online form you can use to set up a personalized tour of our gorgeous community. As a general guideline, we ask you allow at least 45 minutes for the tour, and if you would like to join us for lunch, plan to be here for at least 90 minutes. Just let us know when you set up the appointment that you would like stay for lunch. Our community offers 48 private assisted living suites and 46 suites devoted to the individualized care of those with memory impairment. Please visit our website to learn more. 

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care 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. Please schedule a tour to discover for yourself why we are so different from most other assisted living companies.

A Senior Living Community May be the Answer

More and more older adults are discovering that senior living communities are the ideal place to enjoy their retirement years whether they are a senior who requires assistance or someone who is able to live independently.  This is probably due to the fact that senior living communities have changed dramatically from what they once were.  Today’s modern communities are tailored to meet aging adults’ physical, emotional, spiritual and wellness needs and provide a comfortable and secure lifestyle.   

Many seniors, especially those living alone, find themselves becoming more and more isolated as they have retired from careers and may even have stopped driving.  In contrast, senior living communities offer residents a friendly place to socialize and meet new friends as well as to engage in a variety of meaningful activities. Even for someone who values their privacy, senior communities offer the comfort of having other people around.  It is reassuring if you experience a fall or a medical emergency to know help is close at hand.

Also owning a home means a lot of physical upkeep such as mowing lawns, shoveling snow, and other routine chores which can be difficult for seniors.  The advantage to senior living communities is that someone else does the work while the residents have the freedom to concentrate on more fulfilling activities. 

Another common problem with seniors who live alone is that many do not eat well.  Cooking may be difficult and/or they may not be able to easily get out to grocery shop.  Again, the problem of good nutrition is solved in senior living communities as they provide healthy daily meals designed around the needs of the residents. 

For older adults that have given up driving, senior living provides a safe solution.  Most provide scheduled outings to places such as shopping malls, outdoor parks, plays and other entertainment venues, museums and more. 

MorningStar at RidgeGate offers residents a safe, comfortable place to age in place and to take advantage of resort-style amenities and meaningful activities.  We encourage you to schedule a tour to see for yourself why our residents are pleased to call MorningStar “home”.

The unique mission statement of MorningStar at RidgeGate, “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 our exceptional community.

Source:aplaceformom.com/blog/why-seniors-prefer-senior-living-communities/

Walking is Great Exercise for Seniors

For many of us around the country, it is a welcome relief to finally be able to get outside and enjoy the milder fall weather.  One of the best forms of exercising for seniors is walking, and experts say it offers benefits ranging from controlling blood sugar, supporting bone and heart health to improving sleep.  However there are a few precautions you should take before starting your walk.

As many older adults have balance issues, a loss of feeling in their legs and feet, or feet that routinely swell, you need to wear supportive and comfortable walking shoes to help reduce the risk of a fall.  Shoes should be wide-mouthed so they are easy to put on and have laces that allow them to be adjusted to fit.  In addition an orthopedic insert can provide ergonomic support to the feet and ankle without being uncomfortable.

When buying shoes, be sure to look for a hard, slip-resistant sole that firmly grips the surface, even in wet, slippery conditions. A shock-absorbing and light-weight sole will offer a softer impact on the ankles and the heels.

Additionally your shoes should not increase pain in the feet or cause blisters or sores.  Another tip is to not wear worn-out shoes, flip flops or other open shoes as they do not give enough support to the ankle and make it easier to fall.  Experts also recommend buying shoes in a wider width as they offer better stability and can accommodate your feet if they tend to swell. 

  

Remember also to drink plenty of water. Dehydration can lead to serious complications including increasing the risk of falls.  At MorningStar at RidgeGate, our residents have plenty of opportunity to get outside and enjoy the weather as we have an expansive interior park with strolling paths, BBQ, fire pits and lawn games. 

The unique mission statement of MorningStar at RidgeGate, “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 our exceptional community.

Our Residential Communities are True “Homes”

We invite you to be part of something inspirational, profound and rewarding by joining our team and working alongside a supportive, caring group of individuals in a family-like environment. The MorningStar Senior Living communities in and around the Denver area are currently seeking loving, committed people to fill a variety of job openings.  As our communities are continuing to grow, so is our need for special individuals like yourself. 

If you have not heard of MorningStar Senior Living, let us introduce ourselves.  Our company was founded on the following principles of:  Honoring God in our business practices and relationships — a commitment to strong moral values and ethics;  Valuing all seniors as gifted and contributing individuals — a commitment to creating a community that promotes a healthy, engaged lifestyle, while providing security and independence;  and Investing generously in our team’s ability to serve well — a commitment to hiring and retaining employees who use creative minds and compassionate hearts to serve residents.

Beautifully-designed both inside and out, our MorningStar communities offer unparalleled independent and assisted living as well as memory care to give residents a lifestyle of comfort, wellness and community.  With an abundance of love beneath our roofs, we recognize our employees are the very heartbeat of our communities, and as such, we offer competitive wages and benefits.  We also accommodate flexible workhours and schedules as we know our team is committed to their own families as well as provide an opportunity for professional growth as we promote from within whenever possible.      

Don’t wait a moment longer to start building a fulfilling career!  Visit our website to see our list of job openings from assisted living caregivers to cooks, housekeepers, dining servers, maintenance managers and more.  Our Denver communities include MorningStar at Dayton Place; 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 have a commitment to service, we invite you to visit MorningStar’s Join Our Team page for information on how to apply to assisted living jobs in Denver.

Learn More About Alzheimer’s Disease

We know it is devastating to have your loved one receive a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s.  While it’s a lot to process, please take comfort in the fact that there are a lot of resources to help you understand the disease as well as high-quality care options.

One good resource for information and support is the Alzheimer’s Association website.  Not only do they discuss the disease and publish results of the latest research, but they also link you to the numerous ways you can take action in the fight against Alzheimer’s.    

To get educated on the disease, you may want to read about the stages of Alzheimer’s so you know what to expect.  The Alzheimer’s Association says the disease “typically progresses slowly in three general stages — mild (early-stage), moderate (middle-stage), and severe (late-stage).”  However each person is different and so is the progression of the disease.  

In the early-stage of the disease, a person is typically still independent and engaged in normal life activities but is starting to have memory lapses including forgetting familiar words and the location of everyday objects.  In addition family members are starting to be aware there are problems.

The middle-stage of Alzheimer’s is generally the longest and can last for years.  During this stage, a person requires much more care to ensure their safety and wellbeing.  Anger, frustration and a greater depth of forgetfulness are indicative of this phase.  In the late-stage, a person loses all sense of their environment and the ability to communicate, walk, sit and, eventually, swallow.  Extensive round-the-clock care is required.

For families in the Centennial, CO area, MorningStar at Jordan is ready to help.  Our Reflections Neighborhood is designed to care for those in the early-stage of Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia right through to the most advanced stages.  Services include 24-hour care, regular health monitoring, a full-time licensed nurse and a loving staff committed to treating residents with the respect and dignity they deserve.  Please visit our website to learn more. 

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. We invite you to schedule a tour to discover one of the area’s top assisted living and memory care communities.    

Source: alz.org/alzheimers_disease_stages_of_alzheimers.asp

Fall Brings Some Additional Health Concerns

Now that summer is all but over, many of us are looking forward to the cooler temperatures of fall. However along with the vibrant changing color of the leaves, fall can also trigger allergies and asthma symptoms for many sufferers as pollen and other particulate matter can be quite common during these months. Since we all spend more time indoors during the cooler months, it also increases the spread of viruses. As seniors we have a higher risk of catching a cold, the flu, an acute ear infection or bronchiolitis. 

The Arthritis Foundation also reports “cooler temperatures can lead to greater joint pain” and explain that a “drop in atmospheric pressure has been linked to greater discomfort among those living with arthritis.” Another common fall illness is Raynaud Syndrome, which is associated with symptoms such as poor circulation, numbness and swelling. 

The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reminds everyone to get a flu vaccine before the flu starts spreading in your community as it takes about two weeks for the protective antibodies to develop in the body. They recommend everyone over the age of 6 months should plan to get vaccinated by the end of October. 

In addition even though air temperatures are cooler, we still need to remember to stay hydrated and to drink plenty of water throughout the day. Staying hydrated can help ward off infections and give us all more energy. Your body’s cells, tissue, and organs need water to work properly, and it is used to maintain temperature, remove waste and lubricate joints. 

At MorningStar of Boulder, we offer seniors a lifestyle of wellness, comfort and community. We have 48 assisted living suites along with 46 secure suites devoted to the care of those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Please visit our website to learn more. 

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care 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 one of the area’s finest senior living communities. 

Source: clinicalkey.com/info/blog/5-common-fall-illnesses/ 

As a Team Member, We Help You Grow Your Understanding of Dementia

At the Denver area MorningStar Senior Living communities, we strive to ensure our team members are as prepared as possible to assume their positions within our residential “homes.”  In addition to our selection process, which starts with seeking team members with “Heart, Character, Kindness and Selflessness,” we also provide quality education and training to help you be your best.  

Along with training all new employees in our Service Excellence program, “Radiance,” which guides the way we dispense service, we also provide training and education regarding dementia.  “Lavender Sky” is the name of MorningStar Senior Living’s reimagined philosophy and approach to memory care.  Reflecting our Radiance culture, it is our insightful and intentional way to support the memory-impaired and their families.

Regardless of your position within a MorningStar community, you will be asked to participant in 8 hours of interactive training.  This will include learning about the pathology of brain disease, communication techniques with the memory-impaired, and the best ideas of Dementia Care Thought Leaders.  You will also be introduced to concepts such as: dining with dignity, enriched and blended days, environmental safety and security, and holistic solutions to challenging behaviors.

As we impart the information to our team members, it is our intention to assist team members to apply existing knowledge with greater insight and wisdom.  Team members working within our Reflections Neighborhoods, which are devoted to caring for those with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia, will be offered weekly continuing training called “Brain Bursts.”  

To learn more about the various career opportunities offered by MorningStar Senior Living Denver communities, please visit our website for a list of job openings and information on how to apply.   We invite you to be a part of something inspirational and rewarding! 

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 Join Our Team page for information on caregiver jobs in Denver.