Enjoy Meaningful Activities and Special Events at MorningStar at Jordan

At MorningStar at Jordan, our staff works alongside with residents to create a loving, warm, and inviting home.  Our family-like atmosphere includes making memories and celebrating life’s special moments together.  Each month our calendar is filled with daily fun-filled activities, wellness programs and special events.    

From exercise programs targeted to our residents such as Senior Strong Workout, to church services, trivia games, Bingo, flower arranging, movie nights and much more, residents stay engaged and look forward to each day.  For example, a day on our calendar this month includes the following activities and programs: Sit and Be Fit, Current Events, Penny Blackjack, Hand Massages, and Friday Night Comedies movie night. 

In addition to our regularly scheduled activities we always have a range of special fun and entertaining activities depending on the time of year.  Looking at this month, the calendar shows special activities such as a Happy Hour with Celloist Dean Swedberg, Decorating Cookies with Chef Nicole, the Traildust Girl Scout Carolers, Staff Chili Contest, and last but not least the Jordan Christmas Party!

If carefree retirement years in beautiful surroundings, resort-style amenities, and fun-filled and meaningful activities sound good, MorningStar at Jordan is the place for you.  Our community offers 55 assisted living suites on three levels, with spacious studio, one-bedroom or two-bedroom floor plans. Our Reflections Neighborhood, a memory care facility, offers 29 suites devoted to the specialized care of residents with memory loss from Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related disease.  Please contact us to schedule a visit to our community to find out for yourself why our residents are proud to call us home. 

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 the area’s finest assisted living and memory care facility.

Don’t Wait to Serve – Do it Today!

In the words of 1 Peter 4:10; “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms,”  MorningStar Senior Living attributes its growth and success to God’s grace and to staying true to a mission of servant-leadership.  Ken Jaeger, MorningStar’s Founder/CEO has not only dedicated his life to service but inspires others to live a life of selfless giving.  He often says, “Don’t wait to serve. Serve now. Today. Get involved somewhere, anywhere. It will make you a better person. 

At MorningStar’s Denver area communities, it is our privilege to elevate life for those who taught the rest of us how to live. When you join our team, you will have the opportunity to work for a company that is aligned with your core values and built on a foundation of honoring God for the purpose of serving others.  And remember, while the rewards of serving seniors are endless, we can learn much from them as they remind us of what is important in our lives. 

Whether you serve in one of our Executive Directors, Care Managers, Concierges, Chefs, dining room servers or housekeeping jobs, Denver’s beautiful MorningStar communities offer rewarding careers.  All employees receive competitive wages and comprehensive benefits as well as the training needed to advance both professionally and personally.  In fact we promote from within whenever possible and are the type of company where Care Managers can become Executive Directors and Concierges can become Vice Presidents.  Please visit our website to view all of our Denver area assisted living jobs at MorningStar of Arvada;  MorningStar at Jordan; MorningStar of Littleton; MorningStar at RidgeGate; MorningStar of Wheat Ridge; and Parker Senior Living.  

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 Denver area assisted living jobs.

Scrapbooking is Fun Activity to Do with a Senior

If an elderly parent is in assisted living and has limited mobility, you may feel it is difficult to think of things to talk about or to do when you visit. By organizing an activity such as scrapbooking, it can help to keep everyone engaged as well as inspire your loved one to start sharing stories about the “good old days.” As you start documenting their life story, it will likely bring back memories they may have forgotten and/or ones the rest of the family knows nothing anything about. 

To get started, visit your local craft store or shop on the Internet for scrapbooking supplies that will help you create a book that is uniquely your parent’s. Your next step is to help gather and organize the photos and materials in chronological order that will go into the scrapbook. 

If the project seems too overwhelming for your parent, have them pick a theme such as family vacations or weddings through the years, or do one that focuses on their childhood and early years. Before you start to glue things in, take the time to layout the photos and mementos for each page; and most importantly, encourage and enjoy the stories and memories shared by your loved one. At MorningStar of Boulder, our residents recently enjoyed putting together a series of scrapbooks containing photos of fun outings and activities we taken together as a community over the past few years. 

As one of the nation’s top assisted living companies, MorningStar of Boulder is committed to providing seniors with carefree retirement years. Along with our resort-style amenities and beautiful private suites, we offer a whole range of wellness programs and activities including many arts and crafts projects. Visit our website to learn more about availability and pricing. 

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Boulder represents the best in senior retirement 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. Dedicated to providing a true home for residents amidst a beautiful, serene setting, we invite you to schedule a visit to one of the area’s finest senior retirement homes.

What are Your Options for Senior Living?

The population of aging adults continues to grow and so does the demand for quality housing solutions and services.   To make it easier for people to find senior housing that best meets their needs, the following is an explanation of the terms you will come across while shopping for a new home for you or your loved one.  

One popular senior living option is referred to as “independent living.” These are apartments or suites designed specifically for older adults who want the advantages associated with senior living communities, but do not require any assistance.   Residents benefit from the amenities, activities and companionship of community living.  While each community differs, services may include light housekeeping and laundry as well as on-site beauty shops and spas, exercise rooms and wellness classes.  Some communities also provide emergency response at night.  

Another term used to describe senior living is “assisted living.”  This is housing that is geared toward those who need various levels of assistance with their daily activities.  Generally a resident’s needs are evaluated and agreed upon with the senior and their family.  Assisted living communities provide daily meals as well as around-the-clock care to ensure the safety and well-being of their residents.  Most facilities offer wellness programs, social activities, housekeeping services, 24-hour care, scheduled transportation and more. 

Lastly another form of senior living is “memory care” that is devoted to the specialized care of individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases.  The best communities offer their residents comprehensive care that includes recreational and purposeful activities, scheduled outings and daily health monitoring.   

We invite you to take a look at MorningStar at RidgeGate.  We have a choice of independent living, assisted living and memory care options.  Our spacious, private suites are available in a variety of well-designed floor plans and have details reflective of those found throughout our beautifully appointed community.

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 living, assisted living and memory care in the area.

MorningStar at Jordan’s Compassionate and Caring Team

One essential thing that sets MorningStar apart from other senior living communities is our unique approach to service.  At MorningStar at Jordan, all of our new team members are trained in our proprietary service program known as “Radiance.”  The program is much more than just a way to offer customer service to our residents but rather our brand standard of Service Excellence. 

The very essence of Radiance begins in a deep and sincere place, much like a beam of light, and celebrates an attitude of selflessness.  The program provides us with a tangible and purposeful way to advance our mission of honoring, valuing and investing in others and is the basis for how we dispense service - through warmth, sincerity and depth.  Along with introducing the program to each new team member, we also will be reiterating and strengthening the program’s concepts during daily short meetings called the “Huddle.” 

In 2003, MorningStar was founded on the premise that the company will operate with “servants’ hearts” and the Radiance program gives us the framework that enables us to take our service professionalism to the next level.  We recognize that the heart of each MorningStar community rests in the quality of our caregivers, which is why we hire individuals who have a calling to serve seniors and understand the importance of their contribution.   

MorningStar at Jordan’s goal is to have a compassionate and caring team with a ready smile for our residents as well as the time to listen to a story and lend a helping hand where needed.   We invite you to visit our website to learn more about our community and most assuredly the best assisted living and memory care.  

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 the finest assisted living and memory care in Centennial CO.

Help Us "Cast a New Light on Senior Living"

At MorningStar Senior Living, we feel it is our privilege and responsibility to cast a new light on senior living by following a set of foundational principles.  We genuinely believe in caring for and loving the residents of our communities and that the human capacity to grow, to learn and to contribute is ageless.  Our mission includes honoring God in all of our business practices and relationship and staying true to strong moral values and ethics.  As a MorningStar team member, you will help us to enhance our residents’ quality of life and to create special moments for them. 

We know that our team is essential to fulfilling our mission, which is why MorningStar offers competitive wages and comprehensive benefits.  In addition we understand that family is important and try to provide all our team members with flexible schedules that work for their families.  And while our company was founded on Judeo-Christian values and we feel very comfortable talking about God, we welcome all faiths in both our employees and residents. 

Our six beautiful Denver area MorningStar communities are true homes for our residents and filled with love, compassion, laughter and dignity.  As our mission is to value all seniors as gifted and contributing individuals, we invest generously in our team’s ability to serve our residents.  Please visit our website to learn more about MorningStar at Dayton Place in Denver; 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.  Then visit our Career page for information about the various assisted living jobs in Denver.    

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 Join Our Team page for information on how to apply to assisted living jobs in Denver.

Good Nutrition is More Important than Ever for Seniors

Unfortunately, many seniors do not eat well and are at risk for poor nutrition and even malnutrition, which is often misdiagnosed as a disease or illness. In fact the A Place for Mom website states “Malnutrition is seen in varying degrees in the elderly, along with varying vitamin deficiencies.”

There are a number of reasons seniors do not eat well including physiological changes such as a decrease in basal metabolic rate and physical activity that reduces caloric needs.  In addition older adults experience changes in kidney function and a redistribution of body composition, gastrointestinal issues, dental problems and a change in taste and smell.

All this can depress appetite which means the foods elderly adults do eat is more important than ever.  The National Institute of Health (NIH) states that “a good diet in your later years reduces your risk of osteoporosis, high blood pressure, heart diseases and certain cancers. As you age, you might need less energy. But you still need just as many of the nutrients in food.”  They recommend elderly adults avoid foods high in empty calories such as cookies, soda, potato chips and alcohol and instead concentrate on a diet of nutrient-rich foods low in saturated and trans fats as well as cholesterol.      

Not only does a nutritional diet help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, bone loss, type II diabetes, and some cancers, it can help people to better manage those diseases.  A healthy diet can also give seniors more energy and lower blood pressure and cholesterol.

MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at Jordan not only agrees that a good diet is important for seniors but we practice it every day.  Our residents dine on three healthy, delicious daily meals served restaurant-style in our beautiful dining room and prepared by our Executive Chef.  We encourage you to contact us to learn more about our resort-style amenities and loving, caring staff.    

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 and 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 visit to learn more about why our community provides a true home to our residents.