A Rewarding Career with Lots of Opportunity for Growth

The MorningStar Senior Living communities located in and around Denver are seeking individuals who have a felt calling to serve and would like to work for a company that shares their values.  While we were founded on Judeo-Christian traditions, we honor and respect all faiths and invite loving, compassionate people who want to make a difference in the lives of others to join our team.   

In recognition of the contribution of our team members, MorningStar is proud to provide competitive wages, comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for career advancement.  In fact we are committed to promoting from within the company whenever possible.  As one team members writes, “MorningStar has propelled me into the career I love. Starting as a caregiver, I’ve grown through nine different positions and managed three different communities, including opening a brand new home. As VP of Culture, the adventure continues, and I am doing what I am so passionate about and contributing to a company who’s Vision, Mission and Values align with my own. The experience I’ve gained at MorningStar is priceless, and I’m humbled to work in such a radically relational, radiant culture.” 

If that sounds like something you are looking for, we invite you to visit our website and check out the many assisted living jobs available.  Positions vary from hands-on Care Managers to a variety of support positions such as dining room servers, cooks, maintenance assistances, and housekeeping jobs at Denver area communities.    

Locations include: MorningStar of Arvada – Arvada; MorningStar at Jordan – Centennial; MorningStar of Littleton – Littleton; MorningStar at RidgeGate – Lone Tree; MorningStar of Wheat Ridge – Wheat Ridge; and Parker Senior Living by MorningStar – Parker.  Join our loving work environment where life is enriched, stories are shared and lives are cherished! 

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 more information, visit MorningStar’s Career page for the complete list of assisted living jobs in Denver.

See What the Best Assisted Living in Centennial Looks Like!

We are honored that MorningStar at Jordan was named by Senior Advisor.com as the 2018 “Best Of” Assisted Living.  This exclusive designation is awarded to the top 1% of senior living providers in the US and Canada and is based on consistently high ratings and positive reviews from residents, families and visitors to the SeniorAdvisor.com website.  As a division of A Place for Mom, SeniorAdvisor.com is one of the nation’s most widely respected senior living referral and review websites. 

Once you take a look at our gallery of photos posted on our website, we are sure you will agree that MorningStar at Jordan is a step above other senior living residences.  With 55 private assisted living suites on three levels, we offer the choice of spacious studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans.  In our Reflections Neighborhood, we have 29 suites devoted to the care of those living with memory impairment due to Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.   

All MorningStar residents are treated to a host of creative programs and resort-style amenities and services.  Our promise of a carefree lifestyle includes a beautiful, relaxing fireplace patio and all-season porches, transportation that makes it easy to get out and about, and a full calendar of wellness programs and activities.  Furthermore, we have a professional chief on staff and residents are served three healthy and delicious meals daily in one of our two dining rooms with restaurant-style service.  Additional on-site services include a full salon, massage room, bistro, library, general store, theatre, fitness center, and spa bath.    

However while our facilities are beautiful and the range of amenities incredible, what we are the most proud of is the fact that our staff and residents share a community built on respect and love.  MorningStar offers residents a chance to live carefree lives in the comfort and security of our loving community.  Contact us to schedule a tour and discover why MorningStar is a great place to call home.  

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.

Downsizing to Move into a Senior Living Community

Once you decide to move into a senior living community like MorningStar at RidgeGate, you may be faced with downsizing decades’ worth of personal items and a houseful of furnishings.  It is no wonder it feels like an overwhelming task.   

Organizing experts have several tips to help you get started such as beginning with an inventory of your possessions.  After that, create a list of the things you do not want to part with and another list of items you would like to give away to family and friends.       

Now measure the size of your new suite and create a floor plan that gives you a realistic idea of how your furnishings will fit in your new place.  If the unit is a studio or a smaller, one bedroom, you do not want to be so crowded you cannot safely move around.  It may even turn out that you need to buy some things like a smaller couch or coffee table.   

Your next step should be to evaluate the things you want to keep to determine if you will have the room.  The process will require some give and take but keep in mind you do not want to bring a lot of useless clutter to your new home. Also remember at communities such as MorningStar at RidgeGate, we do most of the cooking and serve the food restaurant-style.     

Any possessions that are left can be sold, donated or recycled and some charities will even come and pick up pieces of furniture and items you do not want.  When you get into your new suite, use bins and shelving to help organize everything so you can easily get to it.   

MorningStar at RidgeGate’s goal is to provide the best independent and assisted living Highlands Ranch CO and the surrounding area has to offer. Please visit our website to learn more about our beautiful community.  There you will find an online form to set up a tour or to inquiry about pricing and availability.   

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 and assisted living Highlands Ranch CO and the surrounding area offers.

The Risk of Osteoarthritis Increases with Age

Osteoarthritis is a chronic condition of the joints that affects over 30 million Americans, and while it can occur at any age, the risk of developing OA increases with age.  OA is caused by damage or breakdown of joint cartilage between bones.  It is believed there is a hereditary component that predisposes some people to OA, and that being overweight can contribute to the severity and early onset of the disease.

Cartilage is the firm, rubbery tissue that lines the joints and allows them to move smoothly as well as cushion the bones.  Stress placed on joints over the years wears away the cartilage causing stiffness, swelling, and pain.  OA most commonly affects hips, knees, hands, feet, and spine but can affect any joint.  Sports injuries and fractures can cause OA later on in life and certain jobs that are strenuous on joints (kneeling or standing for long periods of time) can put you at added risk. 

While there is no cure for OA, it is treated with pain management, strengthening the muscles surrounding the joint, and reducing the weight on the joints.  An occupational therapist can teach you ways to move to lessen the pain without adding more stress to the joint.  A physical therapist will show you the exercises to do to strengthen your muscles and work to improve things like walking and posture.  Some OA sufferers have turned to alternative therapies such as acupuncture, meditation, relaxation, and massage techniques. 

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’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. 

Sources:  cdc.gov/arthritis/basics/osteoarthritis.htm

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Senior Living Communities Built on a Foundation of Honoring God

At the MorningStar Senior Living communities, we truly believe our calling is to care for and to love seniors.  We feel that the human capacity to grow, to learn and to contribute is ageless and to serve older adults is a privilege.  With a foundation built on honoring God in our business practices as well as in our relationships, we are committed to strong moral values and ethics.  Currently several of our Denver area communities are seeking dedicated, loving individuals to fill a variety of assisted living jobs.   

As our company’s mission statement includes investing generously in our team, we empower each member with the tools they need to advance our core values of: Love, Respect, Honesty, Fairness, Goodness, and Kindness.  This is done through Radiance, our Service Excellence initiative that provides a framework for how we want to deliver service.  Our goal is to help you build strong, respectful relationships with seniors, their families and fellow team members. 

MorningStar’s hiring process starts with heart as we understand that kindness and character contributes as much to a person’s ability to serve as does education and experience. By working together, our entire team is creating comfortable, compassionate homes for our residents.  Furthermore while MorningStar was founded on a Judeo-Christian tradition, we honor all faith systems and worldviews among our team members and residents.   

Please visit MorningStar Senior Living’s website for more information regarding job openings.  In addition to Care Managers, openings include dining room servers, Reflections Coordinators, dishwashers, Medication Care Managers/QMAP, and housekeeping jobs.  Denver’s MorningStar communities offer the opportunity to make a difference in seniors’ lives and to thrive professionally and personally.  We look forward to hearing from you.   

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 for details regarding a range of assisted living jobs.

Learn More about MorningStar at Jordan’s Memory Care

MorningStar at Jordan offers senior living residences for the specialized care of residents with memory impairment from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Our 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 individualized care starts by meeting with the senior and their family members to learn all we can about the person’s background including their vocation, talents and preferences.  Taking this information, we put together a daily routine that will be used to stimulate or calm the resident in response to their mood or the surrounding circumstances.  Throughout the senior’s stay with us, we also engage the family members as we know our services are as much for them as for the residing senior.  

MorningStar’s 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.   

The Reflections Neighborhood is designed to permit residents the freedom to move about in spacious surroundings and includes enclosed courtyards and strolling paths that are reserved just for their use.  Our extensive services include around-the-clock care, daily health monitoring, a licensed nurse and a caring and devoted staff.     

MorningStar is honored to partner with the Alzheimer’s Association in every market we serve.  Our team members work to support their local chapter by donating their time, talent and treasure.  In addition, MorningStar at Jordan will participate in Alzheimer’s events such as Memories in the Making, The Longest Day and Walk to End Alzheimer’s.  Please visit our website to learn more about our compassionate, loving memory care. 

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.

Assisted Living Jobs at Denver’s Most Respected Communities

The Denver area’s MorningStar Senior Living communities consist of six residential homes and offer a mix of independent living, assisted living and memory care.  Our communities include: MorningStar of Arvada; MorningStar at Jordan; MorningStar of Littleton; MorningStar at RidgeGate; MorningStar of Wheat Ridge; and Parker Senior Living by MorningStar. 

If you feel you have the heart of a caregiver, we encourage you to visit MorningStar’s Career page and follow the link to Assisted Living Jobs Denver.  Here you will find a listing of our communities and the available positions.  You can also fill out a short online application, and if you wish, attach a resume or tell us something about the first senior you ever loved.  MorningStar’s team members are the type of people who feel privileged to serve seniors, and many have been blessed to have had a personal relationship with an elderly grandparent, neighbor, or family friend who made an impact in their lives.  

To give you an idea of the various duties and responsibilities of our assisted living jobs, we have listed the Roles within our Communities, followed by a lengthy description of each job. As you will see, professional caregivers make a difference in the lives of those they serve well as their families.  Knowing a compassionate, trusted caregiver is looking after their parent gives family members peace of mind.  

Working at one of MorningStar Senior Living’s communities, means you will be paid competitive wages and receive comprehensive benefits, specialized training, and lots of career growth opportunities.   We consider it our privilege and responsibility to “cast a new light on senior living” through our mission statement and core values.  Please contact us if you have further questions.  

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.

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.

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.

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.

MorningStar at Jordan has Stylish Floor Plans to Suite Your Needs

Offering senior living residences with stylish, smartly-designed suites, MorningStar at Jordan is located in historic Centennial, CO, in the south-central area of Metro Denver. We are conveniently located near Valley Country Club, shopping, restaurants and health care facilities. Our community was meticulously built from the ground up to address the needs of our residents and to provide a lifestyle of comfort, wellness and community.   

To ensure our suites fit the needs of all our residents, we offer an array of floors plans that include spacious studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom configurations. Each suite has ceiling lighting, 9’-10’ high ceilings, bay windows (in most units), wall-to-wall carpeting and mini blinds.  And yes, MorningStar at Jordan welcomes your pet.   

Your suite will be equipped with handicap-accessible bathroom, 24-hour emergency call system, and private heating and air conditioning controls.  Cable TV and utilities are included in the monthly fee.  We also offer weekly housekeeping, laundry and linen services.  Spot cleaning and trash removal are done daily.   As you can see, your suite has everything you need – all that’s missing are your furnishings and personal items.   

We have a professional chef on staff that will expertly prepare meals made largely from scratch and incorporate lots of healthy ingredients.  Residents are served three daily meals restaurant-style in our comfortable dining room.  Other on-site services include a full salon, bistro, art studio, fitness and wellness center, spa bath, and much more.  Please visit our website and contact the MorningStar at Jordan team through our convenient online form.    

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. 

MorningStar at RidgeGate’s Compassionate Memory Care

At MorningStar at RidgeGate, we compassionately and professionally provide memory care to seniors suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.  Our Reflections Neighborhood is meticulously designed to accommodate the special needs of memory care residents.  As such, it means we can encourage and support independence as much as possible and let residents move freely about their surroundings.  Our community has 29 secure suites in a range of configurations that include studio to one bedroom-one bath floor plans.   

MorningStar’s holistic approach to memory care involves treating each of our residents with the respect and dignity they deserve.  Even before a resident joins our community, we meet with them and their family to find out as much as we can about their background and interests as well as personal preferences.  From there, our Wellness Director creates an individualized care plan that takes all of this into consideration. 

MorningStar at RidgeGate’s memory care includes leveraging the power of music, dance, art, aromatherapy and animals to heal and comfort residents.  Our specially-trained care team understands that the essence of the person still exists despite the memory loss, and will strive every day to connect with and nurture that essence.     

We also proudly support the Alzheimer’s Association and partner with our local chapter to fundraise and participate in a variety of activities throughout the year.  In addition, MorningStar makes it a point to find ways to involve and engage family members as we recognize that our service is as important to them as to the residing senior.  Please visit our website to learn about one of the best memory care homes in the Lone Tree area. 

MorningStar at RidgeGate represents the finest in memory care homes with our distinct mission statement: “to honor, to serve, to invest.” We have built our foundation on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve…all of which contributes to creating a true home for residents amid a beautiful, serene setting. Call to schedule a visit to our exceptional community.

Are You Ready to Serve? We Will Help Prepare You!

If you are thinking about applying to one of the several assisted living jobs open at our Denver area MorningStar Senior Living communities and worry you are not fully prepared to take on the task, rest easy.  Remember we hired you because we saw something special in you, and know you will be a great addition to our extraordinary team.  Furthermore our job is to provide targeted training and education along with lots of support from supervisors and co-workers to make sure new team members smoothly transition into their positions.    

Once you are officially part of our MorningStar team, we start the training process.   All employees, from cooks, to dining servers, to Care Managers and Directors, go through our “Radiance” training.  We consider Radiance to be more than a customer service program as it celebrates the way we want to deliver service at MorningStar – with warmth and sincerity and depth.  As one team member 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 rise up new culture and positive environments.”  

Also as all of our communities provide memory care in our Reflections Neighborhoods for those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, we feel it is important that our staff knows something about the disease.  “Lavender Sky” embodies our philosophy and approach to memory care and embraces our Radiance culture with the insightful and intentional way we support the memory-impaired and their families.  Our 8-hour interactive training includes information on the pathology of brain disease and techniques geared toward communicating with our most tender residents.  In addition training discusses special environmental safety and security concerns, concepts such as dining with dignity and holistic solutions to challenging behaviors.  Team members specifically working in our Reflections Neighborhood are provided with weekly training we call “Brain Bursts.”  

Please visit our website to see the full list of Denver area assisted living jobs.  Begin a new journey and rewarding career at one of the area’s top senior living communities.   

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 encourage you to visit MorningStar’s Career page for information on how to apply to assisted living jobs in Denver.

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.

The Many Benefits of Exercise for Seniors

Research shows that one of the best benefits of exercise is a longer life. The World Health Organization (WHO) states that even gentle, regular exercise such as walking or swimming can increase a seniors’ lifespan by approximately three to five years. 

Regular exercise is also attributed to preventing fall, which is a big problem for elderly adults and can have serious consequences. WHO explains that regular exercise improves muscle strength and bone density as well as improves balance. Statistics indicate regular exercise reduces the risk of hip fractures by up to 40%. 

Seniors who participate in regular exercise can help to reduce their risk for osteoporosis and fractures. Bone density is improved by doing weight-bearing exercises such as walking or jogging. The risk for other common health conditions such as stroke or heart attack are reduced by doing exercises that raises the heart rate and increases blood flow. 

Research also suggests exercise may help to delay or reduce the risk of developing dementia. According to a recent study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, staying physically active appears to be as good for your brain as it is for your heart. Another unexpected benefit is elderly adults appear to feel more confidence and independent. 

So how much do older adults need to exercise to receive the most benefit? WHO recommends that seniors do at least 150 minutes of moderate-intense aerobic physical activity a week. Aerobic activity should be done in at least 10 minute intervals. WHO also states older adults with poor mobility should “perform physical activity to enhance balance and prevent falls on 3 or more days per week.” 

MorningStar of Boulder’s senior retirement living includes assisted living and memory care. We offer 48 assisted living suites that include spacious studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans with some over 700 square feet. Our Reflections Neighborhood provides 46 suites devoted to the individualized care of those with memory impairment.

Before starting any physical exercise, be sure to check with your healthcare provider.

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

Discover the Love Beneath Our Roof

If would love to be part of something special and work for a place where life is enriched, stories are shared, and lives are cherished, we invite you to take a look at the various openings in our Denver area MorningStar Senior Living communities.  We are a company that has always recognized that our team, especially the front-line staff, is the very heartbeat of our brand.  This is why we seek exceptional individuals with a felt calling to serve to join our intentionally created culture that allows employees to thrive professionally as well as professionally. 

While it is rewarding in itself to be a caregiver at an assisted living or memory care community, it is also gratifying to have your hard work appreciated as reflected by a family’s comment regarding the MorningStar at RidgeGate community.  They write, “I would say there a culture of love and caring here unlike other senior living communities that I have visited.”  Another example comes from a daughter of a resident who let us know how grateful she was to the staff for the excellent care given to her mother.  She says, “I thank all of you for the care and kindness you gave to my mom. I was always greeted with a smile and a kind word.”

A resident from the MorningStar at Jordan community may say it the best.  “A ‘hero’ isn’t just someone who rescues you from a burning building. It’s someone who hands you an object three inches beyond your reach (for with my Parkinson’s, three inches might as well be a mile). For that reason alone, MorningStar staff is my heroes.”

If working for a company with core values of love, kindness, honesty, goodness, fairness and respect sounds like a welcome relief from workplace environments that do not come close to embracing these views, MorningStar Senior Living is the place for you.  Please visit our website for more on 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.  For a rewarding career, visit MorningStar’s Join Our Team page for information on caregiver 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.

MorningStar at Jordan offers Assisted Living at Its Finest

When searching for senior living residences, many people are not entirely sure what the term “assisted living” means.  We will try and clarify.  One of the first things to know is assisted living is not just another word for a nursing home.  Nor does it offer the same level of care and typically is not as expensive.   

What is assisted living?  Assisted living is designed for seniors who want to retain their independence but require some assistance with daily personal care activities.   While not all assisted living communities are the same in terms of the level of care, typically assisted living provides services for activities like bathing and dressing as well as prepared meals.   

At assisted living communities such as MorningStar at Jordan, we create individualized care plans for each resident after talking with them and their family. Furthermore, during the course of your stay, your care plan will be regularly reviewed so it continues to address your needs.  Also, regardless of the level of care, all residents receive the assurance of having 24/7 onsite Care Managers who help to ensure their safety and meet their every need. 

As a resident of MorningStar, you will get three daily meals that are meticulously prepared largely from scratch by our Executive Chef.  Each meal is both nutritional and delicious and we modify recipes to address a number of different dietary restrictions including low sodium or low fat, sugar-free, no sugar, and vegetarian options.    

In addition, our assisted living residents will have the opportunity to participate in a range of activities and programs that are designed to promote physical, intellectual and spiritual wellness.   Please visit our website for contact information to learn more about MorningStar at Jordan.   

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.

Free Services Offered by Medicare

Many seniors on Medicare are unaware of some of the benefits provided that make it easier to take better care of your health. Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), free preventive care was expanded including a range of free services to Medicare recipients. 

One of the services offered to a new Medicare recipient is a “Welcome to Medicare” preventive visit during the first 12 months you are on Part B. During your visit, your physician will review your medical history and screen you for a variety of conditions including a risk for depression and update vaccinations. They will also discuss future services you may need. If you have already been on Medicare Part B for more than 12 months, you are eligible for a free annual wellness visit. Please keep in mind that while this visit is offered at no cost, your doctor may order tests or procedures not covered by Medicare.

Other wellness services offered to Medicare recipients at no cost include an annual screening mammogram. (If you have a diagnostic mammogram, you will be responsible for a copay and a Part B deductible.) If you are a senior with a history of high blood pressure, abnormal cholesterol levels, obesity, high blood sugar levels, or other qualifying conditions, you are eligible for two free diabetes screenings a year.

If you are not at risk for colorectal cancer, you are entitled to a free colonoscopy once every ten years. Anyone at high risk is eligible for a colonoscopy every 24 months. All males on Medicare are eligible for an annual free PSA test. Additionally Medicare will pay for annual flu shots, vaccines to prevent pneumococcal infections such as pneumonia, and shots for hepatitis B (for those at high or medium risk). Currently the Shingles vaccine is not covered by Medicare Part A or B (check to see if it is covered by your supplemental plan). 

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. As one of the premium assisted living companies in the nation, we are committed to providing a true home for residents amidst a beautiful, serene setting.

Source: 
aarp.org/health/medicare-insurance/info-2017/medicare-free-medical-tests-fd.html?intcmp=Outbrain&obref=obnetwork

Study Shows Older Adults in Senior Living Require Less Hospitalization

A Place for Mom recently posted the results of a study from the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis, which was published in the journal, The Gerontologist. The study focused on “vulnerable” seniors, who were defined as older adults with moderate or low incomes who lived alone. The purpose of the study was to “understand how the senior living environment can mitigate the effects of multiple chronic conditions on hospitalizations.”

Hospitalization information from participants in the 2002-2012 Health Retirement Study was compared with the results of the question, ““Is your home part of a retirement community, senior citizens’ housing or another type of housing that offers services for older adults or someone with a disability?” Results showed that older adults with multiple chronic conditions in senior living communities were less likely to experience high levels of hospitalization than those who lived alone. Researchers believe there are positive effects accrued from the various support services available in senior housing environments, which help vulnerable elders to better manage their health conditions. 

At MorningStar of Boulder, our primary job is to provide all the services needed to support and enhance our residents’ physical, mental, spiritually and social wellbeing. As one of Boulder’s top assisted living community, residents are provided with 24/7 Care Managers, access to licensed nurses, Medication Managers, care plan reviews, scheduled health and wellness evaluations, scheduled physician visits, pharmacy services, transportation to doctor appointments and much more. In addition we offer a wide range of wellness programs and activities that are sure to keep you as busy as you like. 

Please visit our website to learn more about our “passion to serve seniors.” While you are there, use our convenient online links to inquire about availability and pricing or to set up 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 may be many senior retirement homes in the area, we are uniquely one of a kind! 

Source: 
aplaceformom.com/blog/better-health-lower-levels-of-hospitalization-in-senior-living/