A Culture of Love & Respect

As every aspect of our communities are designed to promote an atmosphere where both residents and staff thrive; MorningStar Senior Living’s mission statement right from the start was to “Invest generously in our team’s ability to serve well.”  Each MorningStar employee is provided training that helps them understand, articulate and contribute to our extraordinary culture.  

Since all of our communities provide memory care, one of the things we do is to teach team members more about Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.  Our proprietary program is designed to empower and equip you to help us usher in a more insightful and intentional way to support the memory–impaired and their family.    

Also our Radiance Service Excellence initiative training provides the framework for how we dispense service to residents.  As a team member, you are given the tools to advance the principles of Radiance with affirmations iterated each day during our Daily Huddle such as “I build strong, respectful relationships with seniors, their families and my fellow team members.”

By striving to build warm, genuine connections with each other and those we serve, MorningStar’s goal is to cast a new light and to be a beacon of decency, good manners and polite conversations.  Employees are encouraged to work as a team and to regularly ask fellow team members if they need help as well as to share the best ways to work well with certain residents.  Another way we inspire professional and personal grow is to have team members mentor others and learn to collaborate and listen well; and we promote from within whenever possible. 

Please visit MorningStar Senior Living’s website for more information regarding Denver Assisted Living Jobs.  From Care Managers, Reflections Coordinators, Medication Care Managers/QMAP to dining room servers, dishwashers, housekeepers, and more, MorningStar’s Denver area communities offer the opportunity to make a difference in seniors’ lives and give you the chance to grow professionally and personally. 

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 Join Our Team page for details on assisted living and housekeeping jobs in Denver.

Loneliness Can Impact Health and Wellbeing

A study from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) found that loneliness in aging adults can impact their health and wellbeing and be responsible for accelerating seniors’ decline and death.  They cite that “people 60-years-old and older who reported feeling lonely saw a 45 percent increase in their risk for death.  Isolated elders also had a 59 percent greater risk of mental and physical decline than their more social counterparts.”

The U.S. Census Bureau reports that 28 percent of people 65 years and older (11 million at the time of the census) lived alone.  In addition to living alone, there are several reasons seniors feel lonesome including losing a spouse.   Furthermore, the AARP reports that more and more seniors do not have children, which means fewer family members available to provide companionship and care.  As many elderly people stop driving, they may not have a convenient way to get around and this can contribute to more feelings of isolation. 

Researchers also discovered that isolated seniors often behave in ways that make others less likely to want to spend time with them.  Not only do the seniors resist the efforts of those who want to reach out but actually push them away.

If you have an elderly parent or know someone who is living alone, there are some easy things you can do to make them feel cared about.  One way is to really engage them in conversation and ask questions and listen to their stories about the past.  Another thing you can do is to help them find a hobby they will enjoy or rekindle an interest in something they used to do.   If you live a distance from an elderly parent, call frequently and send greeting cards or small gifts that let them know you are thinking of them. 

Senior living communities such as MorningStar at Jordan provide assisted living and memory care for older adults as well as an ideal place to socialize and form bonds with both residents and staff.  We offer seniors a lifestyle that provides all the comforts of a real home.  Please visit our website to learn more.   

MorningStar at Jordan proudly provides the very best in senior living with our unique mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  With a foundation built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve, we create a true home for residents amid a beautiful setting.  Please schedule a tour to see our exceptional community.

Source: agingcare.com/Articles/loneliness-in-the-elderly-151549.htm

Senior Living Communities Offer Both Privacy and Community

For many elderly adults, the thought of moving from their home is overwhelming.  However the truth is that today there are many excellent options for seniors specifically designed to enable them to keep their independence.  One example is senior living communities that offer a range of care options to meet the individual needs of all their residents.

The goal of senior communities is to give aging adults the opportunity to maintain their independence while providing convenient access to assistance, activities and companionship.  All too often, seniors mistakenly think that moving into a community setting means they have to give up their privacy.  Again, this could not be further from the truth as communities like MorningStar at RidgeGate offer a choice of spacious private suites (penthouses as large as 1838 sq. ft.) for independent living, assisted living or memory care.

Another issue older adults worry about when moving into senior living is that they will be leaving their families.  The fact is senior living communities offer their own sense of comfort with 24/7 security and care.  So if you need help in the middle of the night, someone is there to respond quickly. 

Seniors also cite the fact that they think moving to a senior living community will mean they have to give up the things they liked doing around their home such as gardening and having a backyard to enjoy the outdoors.  The truth is that living in a community probably means you will be busier than when you lived alone.  Senior communities are designed with an array of activities such as gardening and book clubs, fitness rooms, outdoor patios and strolling paths, game rooms, theaters and much more.     

To see one of the finest examples of senior living, we encourage you to take a look at MorningStar at RidgeGate’s website or contact us for a visit.  We are conveniently situated in the heart of Lone Tree, near shopping centers, entertainment venues and the medical community, offering every possible neighborhood amenity to our residents.

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 the finest senior independent and assisted living in Lone Tree CO.

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

Do You Consider Seniors to be Heroes?

Did your grandparents or an elderly friend or neighbor take a special interest in your upbringing?  Have you been positively influenced and shaped by an older person in your life?  Do you appreciate the many contributions the elderly have made to the community and the world at large?  Would you like a chance to help make sure seniors are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve?  If you answered “yes,” you may be the kind of person who can help Denver’s MorningStar Senior Living communities carry out our mission. 

At MorningStar Senior Living, we 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. We consider it a privilege and a responsibility to “cast a new light on senior living” through these foundational principles: Honoring God in our business practices with a commitment to strong moral values, ethics and relationships.  To value all seniors as gifted and contributing individuals with a commitment to creating a community that promotes a healthy, engaged lifestyle, while providing security and independence.  In addition we are committed to hiring and retaining employees who would like to use their creativity and compassionate hearts to serving our residents.

Working in one of our assisted living jobs gives individuals the chance to join our loving MorningStar “family,” and to build enduring relationships with other team members as well as our residents.  We also recognize our team is the very heartbeat of our brand, particularly our front-line service staff, and as such, we seek nothing less than exceptional individuals with a felt calling to serve seniors. Furthermore we are intentional and articulate about the kind of culture we want to build – one that allows you to thrive personally and professionally.  Please visit our website’s Careers page for more information.

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 Join Our Team page for more information on rewarding Denver area assisted living jobs.

Dealing with an Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnoses

If you have recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, you are not alone.  It is estimated that 5.7 million Americans have Alzheimer's, and every 65 seconds someone in the US develops the disease.  As a way to help families impacted by the disease, the Alzheimer’s Association provides a variety of resources and services. 

A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s brings with it a range of emotions. Learning that you have a disease with no cure and no way to control what is happening to you can create feelings of anger, denial, depression and resentment as well as fear.  Another common emotion is isolation and the feeling that no one else understands what you are going through.  There can even be a sense of relief at finding out what is happening to you and having those concerns validated. 

The Alzheimer’s Association counsels that it helps to try and come to terms with your diagnosis and the emotions you are experiencing as a way to help you to move forward.  They explain that, “once you make the commitment to take care of your emotional needs; you may find that you can rise to the challenge and face your diagnosis.”   

You will find helpful coping tips on their website to make it easier to deal with what you are going through.  One of their most important suggestions is to have good support whether it comes from joining a support group, sharing concerns with family and friends, or talking to a counselor or member of the clergy.  They also say to continue to do the activities you enjoy for as long as you are able.  Finally they remind individuals to take time to “feel sad, mourn and grieve.” 

MorningStar at Jordan’s philosophy and approach to memory care includes our guiding principle that: whatever the extent of the memory loss, whatever the form of dementia, a person’s essence remains.  We feel it our calling as well as our privilege to find ways to connect with and nurture that essence.

Our holistic approach to memory care provides an atmosphere of safety and well-being, while at the same time, encourages and supports choice and independence whenever possible.  Our residents participate in daily recreational and purposeful activities that include life skills, art, music, and exercise and are included in special events and scheduled outings. 

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.

MorningStar of Jordan’s Leadership Team Feels Honored to Serve Seniors

While MorningStar at Jordan was specifically designed to accommodate the needs of its residents, the heart of our community is our caring staff.   Right from the leadership down, our team is comprised of people who feel honored to be able to serve seniors and to help make their lives more comfortable and enjoyable.

As MorningStar at Jordan’s Executive Director, Laura Robbins puts it, “My maternal grandmother, Christine, was the first senior I ever loved.  I so enjoyed her annual visits from Alabama to our Texas home. She set me on the career path I’ve enjoyed for over 20 years. Today I’m as committed as ever to serving our amazing seniors. Even on their hardest days, they offer endearing hugs and heartfelt gratitude.”  Laura finds it a great privilege to work with a team who wants to make a difference in residents’ lives on a daily basis. Before coming to Jordan she had a career in the senior living industry as a Licensed Social Worker.

The Jordan commuity is also pleased to have the steady and loving leadership of our Director of Community Relations, Jan Peterson.  She feels blessed to have had the opportunity to help her own Mother though her journey of aging and ill health.  “Throughout, I discovered the importance of senior advocacy—for ALL seniors to have a voice…be heard…understood…extended the right to live with respect and dignity.” This experience created a foundation for Jan to extend caring and compassionate support to MorningStar residents and their families.

Rounding out our team is Michelle Johnson, Wellness Director.  Michelle is happy to be part of a team that makes a difference, even in the small things.  She brings to MorningStar wonderful memories of her Grandma and a love for all seniors.  “The times I share with all seniors are adventures, for they present me with such different eras and ways of thinking. I love hearing their love stories, how long they were married, through thick and thin, a level of commitment that younger generations can learn from.”

Please contact us to learn more about our exceptional community.

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.

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!