MorningStar at Jordan’s Clinical Services Help Manage Health Conditions

If you are considering assisted living, and like many older adults suffer from a chronic health condition, MorningStar at Jordan is designed to help you better manage it.  We define health and well-being holistically, and as such, offer a range of services and programming that supports the whole person – body, mind and spirt.  Both our Enrichment Team and our Wellness Care Team play an important role in making our community the best choice of senior living residences in Centennial, CO. 

We are pleased to offer assisted living residents the many benefits provided by our centralized, mobile Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.  This ensures an accurate record of assessments, care planning, incident tracking, wound care, behavior management and eMARs (electronic medication administration records). The EHR system not only allows us to maintain accurate, legible and complete demographic and medical information on residents, but enhances privacy and security of the data. 

Some of our services to residents include a licensed nurse on call 24/7 and onsite throughout the week, and CPR-trained team members on each shift.  We also offer 24-hour Care Managers and medication management by Certified Med Care Managers.   Our team does routine Care Plan reviews as well as scheduled Health & Wellness Evaluations.

In addition, MorningStar at Jordan offers care services such as mechanical lift assistance, diabetic management, oxygen administration, catheter and colostomy care and more.  Residents receive scheduled physician visits (with a choice of physicians), pharmacy services and onsite dental services and podiatry.  Please visit our website’s Care Services page to see our entire list of services.   

MorningStar at Jordan offers 55 bright suites for assisted living and 29 secure suites devoted to the individualized care of residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.  Please visit our website for more information.           

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.

Be Part of a Loving Family with a Career in Senior Living

At the Denver area MorningStar Senior Living communities, we recognize that our team, particularly the front-line service staff, is the very heartbeat of our homes and currently seek exceptional individuals with a felt calling to serve. Communities include: MorningStar at Arvada in Arvada; MorningStar at Jordan in Centennial; MorningStar of Littleton in Littleton; MorningStar at RidgeGate in Lone Tree; MorningStar of Wheat Ridge in Wheat Ridge; and Parker Senior Living by MorningStar in Parker.  

While many of our homes are much newer, our parent company, MorningStar Senior Living celebrated its 15th year anniversary last year, and we expect to be around for many more.  We credit our success to the fact that we have stayed true to our brand, which holds the belief that MorningStar’s senior loving homes are radically relational places where seniors are viewed as heroes. Thus we intentionally have created a culture defined not only by what we do, but by the kind of people who bring it all to life – our team members! 

Open positions include rewarding jobs that allow you to work closely with our residents and fellow team members such as our Life Enrichment Coordinators.  Here you will help develop activities that keep residents mentally, physically and creatively engaged within the framework of our comprehensive activity program we call WellStar.  You will get the opportunity to know each resident and to discover what they are passionate about as you encourage them to share their talents and join in the fun.    

We also have openings for caregiver positions including care managers and medication care managers/QMAPs.  These jobs also allow you to build strong relationships with our remarkable residents, in fact we encourage it.  We feel the better you know the residents you serve; the more likely it is you will know exactly what they need when they need it.     

Other assisted living jobs at our Denver, CO communities include food servers, cooks, housekeeping jobs, and more.  Please visit our website for a complete listing of positions, detailed descriptions and online applications.  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.  For a rewarding career, visit MorningStar’s Career page for information on assisted living jobs including housekeeping jobs in Denver, CO.

Wellness Programs & Activities at MorningStar of Boulder

At MorningStar of Boulder our Life Enrichment Team is always busy providing our residents with a whole range of engaging, entertaining wellness programs and daily activities.  To get a feel for a day in the life of a resident at our beautiful community, please take a look at our monthly calendar posted on our website.  

For example, during a day in August, our residents had a choice of activities that included joining the 10:00am Exercise Class, participating in the 11:00am Hymn Sing Along, and after lunch, going out to the movies at 1:00pm.  Later that afternoon, you could watch the 1:45pm Afternoon Documentary, and join the 3:00pm Movement Class. During the month, residents played Table Bowling, enjoyed a live music concert, and had fun in Watercolor Class. If poetry is your thing, join us on the patio for poetry readings or get involved in the art of jewelry making.  Other activities that go on around MorningStar are games, trivia, and a range of physical exercises perfected for our residents.

During the month of August, MorningStar of Boulder took trips to the Boulder County Fair and Buffalo Bill Museum, had meetings of our Resident and Food Councils, and took a couple of relaxing scenic drives.  So, whether you are a knitter or want to learn, would love a visit from local preschoolers, or want to join the Community Walk, and much, much more, we either have it on the calendar or encourage our residents to go ahead and start a club.  

MorningStar of Boulder is a step above other assisted living companies and offers everything seniors need to ensure their comfort, wellness and safety.  We have 48 bright suites for assisted living and another 46 secure suites devoted to caring for those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.  Please visit our website for pricing and availability.  

The unique mission statement of MorningStar of Boulder, “to honor, to serve, to invest”, sets us apart from other assisted living companies. Our foundation is built upon honoring God, valuing all seniors, and investing in staff with a felt calling to serve. Dedicated to creating a real home for residents within a beautiful setting, we encourage you to see for yourself the best assisted living and memory care in Boulder, Colorado.

The MorningStar Family

MorningStar Senior Living’s Founder and CEO, Ken Jaeger, first began forming the idea of starting a company from a desire to create senior living that was defined by the human touch.  He says his intention was to “re-create my grandmother’s house, a place where one can go and feel a sense of family.” This simple but profound concept has driven the overwhelming success of our MorningStar brand.  Now sixteen years later, MorningStar continues to add communities across the Western U.S., including MorningStar of Boulder Assisted Living and Memory Care.

At MorningStar of Boulder, our goal is to create a true home for our residents - one that feels like a family.  To help us achieve this, our dedicated team strives to live up to our unique mission statement, which includes honoring God in all of our business practices and relationships and valuing all seniors as gifted and contributing individuals.  The last part of our mission statement is to invest generously in our team’s ability to serve well, as we know our brand demands committed individuals who will use creative minds and compassionate hearts to serve our residents.   

We also aspire to and nurture our core values of Love, Respect, Honesty, Fairness, Goodness, and Kindness to help us build our MorningStar family.  Last month we focused on “kindness” and thought about the many ways we could go out of our way to do something nice for someone. When we give an act of kindness, it gives us a rewarding feeling back, and motivates us to continue to be kind. 

If you are looking for a community with an exceptional care team along with amenities and services unmatched by other assisted living companies, please visit our website to learn more about MorningStar of Boulder.   

The unique mission statement of MorningStar of Boulder, “to honor, to serve, to invest”, sets us apart from other assisted living companies. Our foundation is built upon honoring God, valuing all seniors, and investing in staff with a felt calling to serve. Dedicated to creating a real home for residents within a beautiful setting, we encourage you to see for yourself the best assisted living and memory care in Boulder, Colorado.

MorningStar at Jordan Offers Unparalleled Assisted Living & Memory Care

In case you wondered, not all assisted living communities are alike.  At MorningStar at Jordan, our care philosophy evolved from a unique and loving concept.  MorningStar Senior Living began when Ken Jaeger, our founder, set out to establish his own brand of exceptional senior living.    

Ken’s dream was to start a senior housing company that was defined by the human touch.  He explains how he “wanted to re-create my grandmother’s house, a place where one can go and feel a sense of family.”  From this distinct beginning, MorningStar was founded on the following three mission statements: 

·         Honor God in our business practices and relationships — a commitment to strong moral values and ethics

·         Value all seniors as gifted and contributing individuals — a commitment to creating a community that promotes a healthy, engaged lifestyle, while providing security and independence

·         Invest 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 

We back up our mission statement with a set of core values that include Love, Respect, Honesty, Fairness, Goodness, and Kindness. These values guide us in day-to-day life as well as in the way we dispense care to each resident.  Along with our mission to serve seniors, we support local causes such as the Alzheimer’s Association as well as other global issues.   

So what does all this mean for our assisted living and memory care residents?  MorningStar at Jordan is dedicated to providing compassionate, loving care that enhances our residents’ lives.  We are proud to have a team of individuals with a felt calling to serve, and who consider seniors to be heroes.  Each staff member is the type of person who does the right things even when no one is watching and willingly goes the extra mile to assist our residents.  Please visit our website to learn about pricing and availability or to set up a tour to see our exceptional assisted living home. 

MorningStar at Jordan’s mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior living options. We have built a foundation on honoring God, valuing our seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve. Set in a warm, loving atmosphere with beautiful surroundings and resort-style amenities, we offer our residents the best assisted living home in the area.

Study Shows Blood Pressure Drugs May Lower Risk of Dementia

Recently a large study out of Europe found a link between older adults who take blood pressure-lowering drugs and a lower risk of developing dementia.  Medical News Today explains that while researchers are still unclear as to what causes dementia, much work is being done to improve prevention strategies.  By studying “potential risk factors that may contribute to the development of this condition,” scientists say they hope to learn more about connections between certain health conditions and higher rates of dementia.  

Another study published last year in the journal, Neurology, found that patients with hypertension had a higher risk of experiencing brain lesions related to dementia.  In this newest study from the University of Leipzig in Germany, the University of Versailles Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines in France, and the Frankfurt, Germany branch of IQVIA, researchers had access to a large database that collects and stores health information on millions of people. 

Using the Disease Analyzer database, researchers looked at 12,405 people, aged 60 and older, with or without dementia.  They compared those who took antihypertensive drugs with those who had for periods of time or had never taken the drugs.  Results showed that those who took “certain antihypertensive drugs — including beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors, and angiotensin II receptor blockers — seemed to have a lower risk of dementia.”  

The study authors warn that antihypertensive drugs do not guarantee a person will not develop dementia.  They say rather it highlights the benefits of such drugs.  

At MorningStar of Boulder assisted living and memory care community, we offer comprehensive care services including 24-hour care managers, medication care managers, routine Health & Wellness Evaluations, and much more.  Please visit our website to learn more about the area’s finest senior retirement living.  

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

Source: medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325393.php

Our Denver Communities Seek Loving Individuals to Fill a Variety of Roles

Six of MorningStar Senior Living communities in the Denver area are currently seeking loving individuals to fill a variety of rewarding assisted living jobs.  Each position is paid competitive wages and offers a package of comprehensive benefits.   

MorningStar of Arvada in Arvada, Colorado provides residents with independent living, assisted living and memory care.  Situated on 1.5 acres, the community is encircled by historic Golden and the nearby Arvada Reservoir.  Current job offerings include a full-time Life Enrichment Associate as well as a part-time one.   

MorningStar at Jordan in beautiful historic Centennial is located in the South Central area of Metro Denver and offers residents compassionate assisted living and memory care.  Assisted living jobs include full and part-time care managers, full and part-time concierges, full-time housekeeper, life enrichment coordinator and full-time server.   

MorningStar of Littleton, located in Littleton, Colorado is tucked at the foot of the majestic Rockies, and offers the area’s finest assisted living and memory care.  Located southwest of Denver, positions include care manager, cook, Director of Community Relations, and medication care managers/QMAPs day and overnight shifts.  The community requests that interested persons call as they are interviewing daily.    

Situated in the heart of Lone Tree, CO, MorningStar at Ridge Gate offers the area luxury independent and assisted living as well as memory care.  Open positions now include care managers (all shifts), dishwasher, medication care managers/QMAPS (all shifts), and a part-time wellness nurse.  MorningStar of Wheat Ridge in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is on the north side of Metro Denver and part of the new Kipling Ridge, the city’s largest re-gentrification project in nearly three decades.  Openings include a part-time activity bus driver, caregiver, concierge, dishwasher, QMAP/Med Tech, and server.  

Finally Parker Senior Living by MorningStar is in the quaint town of Parker, Colorado, a southeast suburb of Denver, and offers independent living, assisted living and memory care.  Currently openings include housekeeping jobs, caregivers, medication care managers/QMAP, dining room servers, cooks and more.  Many positions are part or full-time and include days, nights or weekend shifts.  Please visit MorningStar’s Career page and follow the link to “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 Career page for information on Assisted Living Jobs in Denver, CO.

The Best Assisted Living in Boulder Starts with a Compassionate Team

If you have started the search for assisted living in the Boulder area, you may have already discovered that senior retirement homes are not all the same.  At MorningStar of Boulder, we feel that while we offer all of the luxury amenities, care services and wellness programs our residents need, the thing that sets us apart is our loving, professional team.

In order for us to deliver the Service Excellence our MorningStar brand demands, it requires a staff that has one thing in common – a big heart.  Our hiring process starts by looking for individuals with virtues that include kindness, character and selflessness. We look for people who have a felt calling to serve, and feel like we do, that seniors are heroes and deserve to be treated with respect and dignity. 

Upon hiring, each team member takes our Radiance training, which is much more than a customer service program but rather an altitude of the heart.  We use it to guide the way we deliver service - with depth of purpose and sincerity, and its percepts are reiterated each day during our daily Huddle.      

Each team member also receives training in our Lavender Sky program that is designed to aid all of our employees, regardless of their positions, to better understand our memory care residents.  It explains the disease and outlines our holistic approach to memory care that includes finding ways to connect with and nurture the essence of person despite the extent of their memory loss.    

Our MorningStar of Boulder team feels privileged to serve seniors, and we all work together to provide our residents with a lifestyle of comfort, wellness and community.  Our assisted living offers various levels of support, which is determined after a thorough assessment with our Wellness Director. As dementia care experts, we feel it is our calling to care for our most tender residents as well as offer support to their families.  Please visit our website for more information.

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

Eye Exams are Important for Seniors

As we age, so do our eyes.  Starting in our late thirties or forties, it is common for people to develop Presbyopia, a normal condition that causes our eyes to gradually lose their ability to see things clearly up close.  Even the word "presbyopia" means "old eye" in Greek.  According to the American Academy of Ophthalmology, there are several conditions and diseases that occur more commonly in older eyes, which is why they recommend eye exam guidelines specifically for older adults.  

To start, they advise all adults to have a comprehensive baseline eye evaluation by an ophthalmologist at age 40.  For people age 40 to mid-fifties without risk factors, the recommendation is to have one every 2 to 4 years.  At 55 to 64, eye exams should be done every 1 to 3 years.  From age 65 and older, adults without risk factors should be examined every 1 to 2 years.     

Routine eye exams for seniors are important as many age-related eye diseases do not exhibit symptoms early.  Also, any one with health conditions such as diabetes, hypertension and even certain medications as well as environmental factors like sun exposure and smoking can cause eye-related problems.    

Senior eye diseases include age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, cataracts and other eye conditions.  Women are more likely than men to have glaucoma and somewhat more likely to have cataracts.  In addition, the American Academy of Ophthalmology wants seniors to know that vision problems are not a normal part of aging and may indicate a problem.  Also remember to keep your ophthalmologist apprised of any new health conditions.      

As one of the top senior living residences in the area, MorningStar at Jordan provides residents with unsurpassed assisted living and memory care.  Residents are offered a wide range of care services including transportation to medical appointments, scheduled physician visits, onsite diagnostics, pharmaceutical, and much more.   

For informational purposes only, please consult your eye care or health care professional if you notice any problems with your vision.   

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. 

Source: aao.org/eye-health/tips-prevention/seniors-vision-develop

Medication Management Can be Vital to a Senior’s Health

Many families may be unaware of the extensive care services that assisted living communities such as MorningStar of Boulder offer to residents.  One term that is useful to know is Activities of Daily Living (ADL), which describes the various care services found in an assisted living and memory care community.  These activities typically include dressing, bathing, eating, toileting, etc.  At MorningStar a resident’s care level is determined after a thorough evaluation with our Wellness Director (a licensed nurse). 

One of the care services we offer is medication management by a Certified Med Care Manager.  The cost for this service is factored into a resident’s level of care and is part of their monthly fee.  Our service includes both the ordering and supervised administration of the medications, and we have two price points based on the number and type of prescriptions involved.

For many elderly people, medication management is a very important service.  Statistics show that “many hospitalizations are due to just a few drugs that should be monitored carefully to prevent problems. Blood thinners (such as warfarin), diabetes medications (such as insulin), seizure medications (such as phenytoin), and opioid analgesics are some examples of these medications.”  

Forgetting to take prescribed medications, not taking the right dosage or not finishing prescriptions is common among seniors and can lead to serious medical problems.  Knowing a certified MorningStar medication manager is in charge of your loved one’s medications can provide a family with peace of mind. Dominick Bailey, a clinical pharmacist specializing in geriatric care reminds his elderly patients that, “Medications only work if you take them.”  He adds, “If they sit on the shelf, they don’t work.”  

If you would like to know more about the best senior retirement living in Boulder, CO, please visit our website for contact information regarding pricing and availability or to set up a tour.   We are conveniently located on the southeast side of the city, beautifully situated at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. With 48 assisted living suites and 46 secure suites devoted to memory care, we offer a range of floorplans including spacious studio and one-and two-bedroom apartments.  

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

Sources: cdc.gov/medicationsafety/adult_adversedrugevents.html

khn.org/news/americas-other-drug-problem-copious-prescriptions-for-hospitalized-elderly/

Join a Team Guided by Core Values of “Kindness Love, Respect & Honesty”

MorningStar Senior Living is seeking loving individuals to fill a variety of roles that range from care managers, to wellness nurses, food servers and housekeeping jobs in our Denver area communities.  As part of a unique company, Founder/CEO Ken Jaeger had specific ideas on how to create the ultimate environment for the wellbeing of seniors. From these convictions, he established three precepts for MorningStar: Honor God, Value All Seniors, and Invest Generously in the Team. 

Moreover the care at our MorningStar homes is guided by a set of core values that include: Love, Respect, Honesty, Fairness, Goodness, and Kindness.  In order to achieve these lofty goals and provide the excellent service our brand demands, MorningStar’s hiring process starts by looking for individuals with “Great Hearts” and virtues such as character, kindness and selflessness.   We are looking for people who do the right thing even when no one is watching and are willing to go the extra mile to meet the expressed (and unexpressed) needs of our residents.   

You will find our homes are distinguished by exceptional architecture and the meticulous attention to details that mark superior design. However we know that beautiful buildings alone are not what families are looking for when it comes to finding the right home for their loved ones.  Rather seniors and their families need to trust in the sincerity of our care and the depth of our compassion along with the professionalism in which our services are offered.  We are proud to report this is where we shine, and are inspired by our mission as well as empowered by our commitment to be servant-leaders.    

We invite you to join a team of service professionals who feel called, connected and empowered, and who understand the importance of investing in each other as well as our resident-families.  While founded on Judeo-Christian values, we welcome all faiths among our team members as well as with our residents.  Please see our complete list of assisted living jobs at Denver, CO’s 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.  For a rewarding career, please visit MorningStar’s Career page for details on a variety of positions including housekeeping jobs in Denver.

Adopt Healthy Habits to Live Your Best as You Age

As we grow older, experts say there are some relatively simple changes we can do to help make the process smoother, and remind us it is never too late to adopt healthier habits.  They suggest four main areas to focus on that will make a difference in our overall health.   

First, multiple studies have shown that taking care of our emotional health is important.   Many older adults suffer from chronic health conditions (80% have at least one and 50% have two or more) including heart disease or cancer, which can put seniors at risk for depression.  When a person’s emotional health suffers, it can negatively impact other aspects of their health.  In fact research shows a link between depression and social isolation to “digestive problems, heart failure and weakened immune systems.”  Thus it is important for seniors to reach out for help if they feel depressed and to participate in activities that give their lives purpose and maintain or develop social connections.    

The next area to focus on is exercise.  Experts say we should look at exercise as more than a way to get stronger and/or to lose weight.  Exercise provides a whole range of benefits including helping to boost immunity and preventing muscle loss, as well as improving blood flow and strengthening the brain.     

Another suggestion is to take better care of our hair and skin.   Good skin care can help to avoid infections and should include washing with a mild soap while taking care not to “over wash” and moisturizing daily.  Also apply sun screen whenever you go outdoors.   

The last area to focus on for better health is nutrition.  Did you know that millions of seniors suffer from malnutrition?  One of the problems facing the elderly is that as we age, appetites decrease so getting all the nutrients the body requires is challenging.  Seniors need to keep in mind that it is not just about how much you eat but what you eat.  One thing that appears to help seniors eat better is to make eating a social affair.   

At the MorningStar at Jordan assisted living and memory care community, we make this easy as residents eat nutritional, tasty meals together in our charming dining room.   We provide seniors the opportunity to socialize as much as they want by participating in group enrichment activities and wellness programs that stimulate the mind, body and spirit.   Please visit our website for more details on the best assisted living home in Centennial, CO.    

MorningStar at Jordan’s mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior living options. We have built a foundation on honoring God, valuing our seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve. Set in a warm, loving atmosphere with beautiful surroundings and resort-style amenities, we offer our residents the best assisted living home in the area. 

Source: aplaceformom.com/blog/how-to-make-a-daily-healthy-aging-routine/

Common Myths About Alzheimer’s Disease

There are many misconceptions about the causes of Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.  As traumatizing as it is for a family to learn a loved one has Alzheimer’s, it is also important to sort through the various truths and myths regarding the disease.      

One mistake many people make when they or a family member is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s is to think their life is over.  In reality, a person can live a productive life for many years.  Adopting a healthy lifestyle is important and should include a nutrient-rich diet and routine exercise.  Experts also note it is important to stay socially connected and engage in activities that challenge the brain.  As medication is more helpful in the earlier stages, getting a proper diagnosis is vital.      

People also fear that if a parent had Alzheimer’s, they will get it.  The facts are that “familiar Alzheimer’s disease accounts for less than 5% of all cases of Alzheimer’s disease.”  Furthermore, remember Alzheimer’s is not only a disease of the elderly.  While there are many fewer cases, it does occur in people as young as their 40s and 50s.  

Another common myth is the belief that dental amalgam fillings containing a small amount of mercury caused the disease.  Studies have shown no such correlation between the two.  Others believe aluminum pans are responsible, and while a few studies suggest a small possibility, most experts think the link is questionable.    

Some people think memory loss is a natural progression of aging, but the truth is while many of us experience some decline in memory, if the loss is disrupting your day-to-day life, you need to see a healthcare provider.  Another thing to remember is a diagnosis of dementia is not necessarily better than being told a person has Alzheimer’s, it is just another form of the disease.   

If you or a loved one is suffering from dementia, please contact one of the area’s finest senior living residences offering specialized care for residents with memory impairment from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.  MorningStar at Jordan takes a holistic approach to memory care that is individualized and encompasses the whole person. Please visit our website for more.    

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. 

Sources: alz.org/news/2018/senate-takes-bold-steps-in-fight-against-alzheimer

alzheimer.ca/en/Home/About-dementia/Alzheimer-s-disease/Myth-and-reality-about-Alzheimer-s-diseas

Seeking Creative Minds and Compassionate Hearts!

Want to work at a place where you will be an integral part of the team regardless of your position within the company?  At our beautiful, loving Denver area MorningStar Senior Living communities, we know our team is the heartbeat of our communities and the reason why we are able to deliver the service excellence our Vision, Mission and Core Values demand.   

In fact part of our mission statement includes investing generously in our team’s ability to serve well, which means a commitment to hiring and retaining employees who use creative minds and compassionate hearts to serve residents.  We also proudly offer opportunities for growth as we promote from within the MorningStar Company whenever possible as well as offer purposeful training, mentoring and the support you need to excel in your role.    

With a Vision statement to love and honor others, it offers a way to “cast a new light” on senior living.  We recognize the inherent quality of all human beings and are committed to enhancing our resident's quality of life.  The philosophy behind our loving care derives from the belief that seniors are heroes and we can all learn a lot from them.  Over and over again team members tell us how they thought their job would be to serve seniors and did not foresee the many benefits they would receive through their relationships with residents.   

Our Denver area communities seeking loving individuals with a felt calling to serve include:  MorningStar of Arvada; MorningStar at Jordan; MorningStar of Littleton; MorningStar at RidgeGate; MorningStar of Wheat Ridge; and Parker Senior Living by MorningStar.  Open assisted living jobs vary from care managers and medication care managers to life enrichment coordinators and associates, wellness nurses, cooks, concierge and more.   

Our job is to celebrate and elevate life for the resident-heroes beneath our roof and we invite you to join us in this loving endeavor!  Please contact us to learn more about assisted living jobs in the Denver, CO area.  

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 thrive personally and professionally, please visit MorningStar’s Career page for more information on rewarding assisted living jobs in Denver, CO.

Exercises to Improve Balance

If you are a senior, having good balance can help to prevent falls and maintain your independence.  Falls are the leading cause of death from injury among people 65 years and older, and the risk of falls increases proportionately with age.  By age 80, over half of seniors fall annually. 

Some of the reason for this is a decline in seniors’ overall physical fitness as well as chronic diseases, certain medications, and surgeries.  One example is diabetes, a common disease in the elderly that can lead to peripheral neuropathy, or nerve damage and cause numbness in the hands, feet, and other parts of the body.  Medications that lower blood pressure may cause faintness or dizziness, and hip replacements and knee surgeries can result in the elderly being unsteady on their feet.  

While many exercises help with balance including something as simple as walking, experts recommend that older adults incorporate exercises into their daily routine that are specifically designed to improve balance.  Most balance exercises can be done at home without any special equipment and only take a few minutes to do.  

The National Institute on Aging offers several balance exercises on their website.  One example is to put the heel of one foot in front of the toes of the other foot.  Your heel and toes should touch or almost touch.  Focus on a spot ahead of you as this will help to keep you steady as you walk.  Now take a step and put your heel just in front of the toes of your other foot.  They suggest trying to do 20 steps. 

MorningStar at Jordan knows it is important for our residents to stay as active as possible, which is why our monthly calendar includes exercises designed to help residents improve their flexibility, balance and muscle and joint strength.  We also have other classes and activities designed to enhance residents’ mental, social and spiritual connections.  Please visit our website to learn more about our exceptional assisted living home.

Please check with your doctor before starting any new form of exercise.   

MorningStar at Jordan’s mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior living options. We have built a foundation on honoring God, valuing our seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve. Set in a warm, loving atmosphere with beautiful surroundings and resort-style amenities, we offer our residents the best assisted living home in the area. 

Source: go4life.nia.nih.gov/exercise-type/balance

Working as a Housekeeper? Why Not Join Our Team & Make a Difference?

Are you a hardworking housekeeper who is looking for a career that will allow you to make a difference in the lives of others?  At Denver’s MorningStar senior living communities, housekeepers are an essential part of our team and encouraged to develop caring relationships with our cherished residents and to help to make a difference in their lives.    

As you clean their homes, you will enjoy hearing their life stories and learning about the significance of their treasured mementos and photographs.  You will also feel good knowing you have contributed toward keeping our beautiful communities spotless as well as earned the appreciation of our residents.  

Our housekeeping jobs are true careers and allow you to grow both professionally as well as personally.  We promote from within whenever possible and are proud of our diverse workforce.  All employees receive competitive wages and comprehensive healthcare plans including medical, dental, and vision, as well as vacation, sick time and holiday pay.  MorningStar also strives to respect shift preferences and to present predictable schedules to enable a healthy work-life balance.   

At MorningStar, we are intentional about creating a culture defined not only by what we do but by the kind of people who are bringing it all to life – a team of dedicated, loving individuals.  Our homes provide independent living, assisted living and memory care.  Please visit our website to learn more about our housekeeping jobs in Denver’s exceptional senior living communities - MorningStar of Arvada; MorningStar at Jordan; MorningStar of Littleton; MorningStar at RidgeGate; MorningStar of Wheat Ridge; and Parker Senior Living by MorningStar.  Take the first step toward becoming part of a dedicated team that feels privileged to serve seniors – the most heroic, wise and fascinating segment of our society! 

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 information on a variety of positions including housekeeping jobs in our Denver communities.

How to Help a Loved One Manage Their Medications

It is no wonder that some elderly adults get confused with their medications and often miss doses or take too much of a medication. According to 2010 statistics, “medication usage among elderly patients in the US is eye-opening: more than one-third of prescriptions drugs used in the US are taken by elderly patients; the ambulatory elderly fill between 9-13 prescriptions a year (including new prescriptions and refills).”  In addition the average elderly patient takes more than five prescription medications; and the average nursing home patient takes seven medications.

If your elderly parent is on several medications, do you know if they are managing dosages appropriately?  A quick look in their medicine cabinet or wherever they keep their medications should give you a good idea.  If they have outdated bottles of pills mixed in with current prescriptions or un-opened bags from the pharmacy, chances are they are not doing a good job.  

Experts warn it can be a sensitive topic to broach with your loved one, but if you start slowly, you should be able to help them get things sorted out and organized.  Begin by listing all of the current medications they take including over-the-counter drugs, herbal supplements and vitamins. Your list should include medicine they take every day and things they use occasionally.

Now take the list to their pharmacist to see if the combination of what they are taking is safe to do so.  Many drugs can poorly interact with one another or be redundant. Check with their doctor to see if they still need to take a particular drug or is it just getting refilled over and over again.  If it helps, get a new pillbox that better fits their need. There are many choices including color coded and multiple holders. If medication management continues to be a problem, you may need to look into getting more help for your parent.  

At MorningStar of Boulder, our assisted living and memory care community is designed to provide the utmost care for our residents.  From healthy daily meals to wellness programs and activities, we have a whole range of services and resort-style amenities to ensure their comfort and wellbeing.  Our care services include care managers, access to licensed nurses, and medication care managers. Please visit our website to learn more about our senior retirement living.

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

Source:health.usnews.com/health-news/patient-advice/slideshows/how-to-help-aging-parents-manage-medications?onepage

Socialization is Important for Seniors

As we reach our senior years, research indicates socialization is more important than ever.  In fact, a Harvard University study shows that “elderly individuals, who had active social lives, were happier, healthier and more likely to live longer, than elderly people who did not have an active social life.”  Results suggest that “loneliness can deter an elderly person’s life, while socializing can enrich it.”  

Seniors who regularly socialize are less likely to become depressed and are better-equipped to get help if they experience mental health problems.  Also older adults with a variety of social support are more likely to regularly exercise, which has been shown to keep the mind active and help slow down memory loss as well as improve overall health.  In addition, strong social support can help maintain a senior’s self-esteem and sense of worth.    

As we socialize, our brains are mentally engaged, which improves our cognitive functions and may prevent the onset of Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.  Activities we do with friends can be fun and stimulate our mind such as playing cards, Bingo, and word or trivia games as well as something as simple as carrying on a conversation.   

MorningStar at Jordan offers 55 private assisted living suites and 29 secure suites devoted to caring for those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.  Our beautiful community has plenty of common areas to sit and relax or enjoy a pleasant conversation with a friend.  To keep residents entertained or as busy as they want to be, our monthly calendar is loaded with a wide range of activities and wellness programs including daily exercise classes, games, live entertainment and special events.  If you are looking for senior living residences in the Centennial, CO area, please visit our website to learn more.  

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.

Sources: healthfully.com/543831-the-importance-of-elderly-exercise-socialization programs.html

www.negeriatrics.com/blog/how-socialization-can-benefit-the-elderly

Searching for a Career You Can be Proud Of?

MorningStar senior living communities in the greater Denver area have a unique culture that starts with a mission statement 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;

·         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.    

In addition we define our homes’ atmosphere with core values that include love, kindness, honesty, goodness, fairness and respect.  All of our team members are trained in Radiance, our proprietary initiative that drives the way we deliver service to our residents – with depth of purpose, sincerity and warmth.  In turn this fosters an environment where each employee is considered an integral part of the team and is encouraged to use their special talents to reach their full potential.  We also have a policy to promote from within whenever possible, which provides opportunities for career advancement.        

So whether you are in one of our essential housekeeping jobs or a hands-on care manager, everyone at MorningStar works together to create senior living communities that are true homes for our residents filled with love, compassion and laughter.  Our Denver communities in Arvada, Centennial, Littleton, Lone Tree, Wheat Ridge, and Parker are seeking extraordinary individuals with a felt calling to serve to fill a variety of assisted living jobs.  

You will find the MorningStar website’s Career page has an “Assisted Living Jobs – Denver” link that will take you to all of our job opportunities at our different communities.  Moreover you will find detailed job descriptions and a convenient online application.  We look forward to you joining our team of service professionals and helping us build true homes for our beloved seniors.    

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 Career page for information on assisted living jobs in Denver.

Looking for the Best Assisted Living for Your Parent?

If you have started searching for assisted living for a parent, you know if can be overwhelming.  You are probably looking for a place that fits their budget, care needs, and lifestyle preferences.  Moreover you know it is not a decision to make lightly as you will not want to move mom or dad out of a place after just a few months.  That is why the experts suggest that if the circumstances allow that you take your time and you get it right.  

The Internet has several checklists and suggestions on what to look for when searching for senior living communities including questions to ask when talking to the staff.  One thing everyone agrees on is that it is a good idea to take a tour of the place.  

Questions you will want to ask include suite sizes and configurations such as studios or one- and two bedrooms, and what is the availability.  If you plan to have both of your parents move in, ask if they can share a suite. Also, if applicable, find out if the community supports Companion Living (where two people of the same sex share a suite).  You will also want to learn more about the care services your loved one will receive. Will they have access to care 24/7? How close is the community to a medical care facility and how are medical emergencies handled?  Does the staff receive any type of special training? Do any of the caregivers have CPR training?

Location is another thing to consider as you will want a place that is convenient to all of the family and friends that will want to visit.  Be sure to ask if you will be allowed to visit at any time or is there a set schedule when residents can receive visitors.    

MorningStar of Boulder looks forward to answering all of your questions.  As one of the top assisted living companies in the nation, MorningStar’s care team works hard to give our residents a lifestyle of comfort, wellness and community second to none.  Our beautiful Boulder community offers assisted living and memory care along with a wide range of resort-style amenities and care services. 

The unique mission statement of MorningStar of Boulder, “to honor, to serve, to invest”, sets us apart from other assisted living companies. Our foundation is built upon honoring God, valuing all seniors, and investing in staff with a felt calling to serve. Dedicated to creating a real home for residents within a beautiful setting, we encourage you to see for yourself the best assisted living in Boulder, Colorado.