The MorningStar of Boulder Team Has a Felt Calling to Serve

Every one of our new employees are introduced to the precepts of Radiance, our proprietary program that guides the excellent service we are so proud of at MorningStar of Boulder.    In addition, Radiance’s principles are reiterated and strengthened throughout the entire team during our daily Huddle.  

As we seek people who have a felt calling to serve, our team understands that life’s highest rewards come from serving others, which is why we also volunteer and serve several other non-profit organizations including the Alzheimer’s Association.  Every year our community looks forward to participating in sponsored events such as the “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” The 5K Walk is the world’s largest event and helps to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research.  Along with many of MorningStar’s staff, we are joined by residents and family member as walkers, runners, exhibitors, and sponsors.  Each year we not only have fun with our planned activities but also raise much needed funds for such an important cause.

Another big event supporting the Alzheimer’s Association is our participation in the “Longest Day” celebration.  Held on on the first day of summer solstice and the longest day of the year, our community joins thousands of people across the country to show their love and support of those affected by Alzheimer's disease. Past activities have included balloon releases and plantings, games, activities, special foods and movies.  

If you are looking for senior retirement living in the Boulder area, visit our website to learn more about our compassionate, loving community.  Offering 48 assisted living suites that include spacious studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans, you are sure to find one that meets your needs.   We also have 46 suites devoted to the individualized care of those with memory impairment from Alzheimer’s Disease or other forms of dementia.

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.

Seniors Benefit from Strength Training

Think you are too old to pump iron?  Research shows that for the majority of seniors who still do exercise, their regimen only includes aerobic exercises such as walking, biking, jogging or swimming.  While these types of exercises are important to our overall health, an article published by the U.S. News & World Report explains why seniors can benefit from strength training.  They state that fitness professionals as well as healthcare providers report everyone from 18 to 80 needs to do both cardiovascular and strengthening exercises.  

Research suggests that the benefits go beyond just building better tone and an improved shape as studies link “not just aerobic exercise but strength training with a reduced risk of death from all causes.”  This is why the American Heart Association and American College of Sports Medicine recommends that even older adults follow their guidelines and do some level of strength training at least two days a week.  As Dr. Jennifer Kraschnewski, an associate professor of medicine, pediatrics and public health sciences at the Penn State College of Medicine points out “ very good evidence [is available] to show that 80-year-olds are just as able to improve their muscle mass as 50-year-olds. And this can be done reliably over a very short period of time – something as short as two to three months." 

At MorningStar at Jordan, we provide quality, all-encompassing senior living with our range of wellness programs and activities that support and engage our residents including physical activities designed for all levels of fitness.  One look at our monthly calendar and you will see a variety of exercise classes available daily along with many other entertaining and meaningful programs.   Please visit our website to learn about our unique and loving 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. 

Source:

health.usnews.com/wellness/fitness/articles/2018-06-26/could-pumping-iron-help-you-live-longer

Time to Get Your Flu Shot

Along with fall’s changing leaves and cooler temperatures, it also signals the start of the flu season, which means it’s time to get your annual flu shot.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 6 months of age and older gets a seasonal flu vaccine each year by the end of October.  

The flu season begins to increase in October, and typically peaks between December and February but can last as late as May.  Also as it takes about two weeks after your vaccination for the protective antibodies to develop, it is important to get it early in the season. These antibodies provide protection against infection with the various viruses that are in the vaccine.    

The CDC stresses it is especially important for people 65 years and older to get a flu shot as they are at greater risk for serious complications that can result in hospitalization and, in some cases, even death.   This is because seniors’ immune systems are generally weaker than those of younger adults. Complications of flu can include: bacterial pneumonia, ear infections, sinus infections and worsening of chronic medical conditions, such as congestive heart failure, asthma, or diabetes.  The CDC also recommends people 65 years and older get a flu shot approved for their age group and not a nasal spray vaccine.   

Additionally you need to know that last year’s flu shot will not protect you from this season’s flu virus.  Not only has your immunity from last year’s shot started to wane, but each year the viruses change so you need the protection of the new antibodies.  The flu shot you receive this year has been designed to protect against the flu viruses that researcher have determined will be the most common in the 2019- 2020 flu season.   

MorningStar of Boulder offers a lifestyle of comfort, wellness and community.  Please visit our website to learn more about the best senior retirement living in Boulder.

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.

Housekeepers Needed for Denver Area Assisted Living Communities

Our housekeeping jobs at Denver’s MorningStar senior living communities are excellent opportunities for hardworking, dedicated individuals who would love to work at a place with a family-like, home setting.  In addition these jobs provide good wages and a whole range of benefits including medical, vision and dental as well as vacation, sick time and holiday pay.  Our housekeeping jobs also offer a chance for advancement as our policy is to promote from within our company whenever possible as many MorningStar employees can attest to by moving into more challenging roles.   

MorningStar housekeepers are a valuable part of our team as they keep our gorgeous communities spotless clean for our residents, their families and other visitors as well as our own staff.  Moreover unlike other housekeeping jobs in the Denver area, you are encouraged to get to know our residents and listen to their life stories as they share memories of cherished items and photographs while you clean their home.  

As one of our Executive Directors explains, “MorningStar is committed to a culture that not only serves, but leads with kindness, honesty, love and humility.”  To accomplish this “we seek team members who radiate those qualities, and who focus on building genuine, loving relationships that translate into the most amazing team of people united in providing the most genuine, loving care possible.”    

Our locations include the new MorningStar of Arvada that sits on 1.5 acres and is encircled by historic Golden and the Arvada Reservoir.  Recently opened to residents, it offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care.  MorningStar at Jordan is in Centennial and located at Arapahoe and Jordan Roads, in the South Central area of Metro Denver.  MorningStar of Littleton in Littleton; MorningStar at RidgeGate in Lone Tree; MorningStar of Wheat Ridge in Wheat Ridge; and Parker Senior Living by MorningStar – Parker make up our other loving Denver area communities.   

When you join our team, you will help enrich the lives of our residents whether you are one of our caregivers, cooks, food servers or hold one of our housekeeping jobs at our Denver communities.  Please visit our website to learn more.   

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 housekeeping jobs in Denver.

Most Elderly Adults Have Hearing Loss

According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Commucation Disorders (NIDCD) about one in three people between the ages of 65 and 74 has hearing loss, and nearly half of those 75 and older have difficultly hearing.  This can make it hard for seniors to “understand and follow a doctor's advice, to respond to warnings, and to hear doorbells and alarms.”  Difficultly hearing also makes it hard for many elderly people to follow and engage in conversation with their family and friends.   

Known as presbycusis, hearing loss in seniors generally occurs gradually and initially affects the ability to hear higher pitched sounds.  The person may notices that while the speech is loud enough, it sounds as if the talker is mumbling. The condition is commonly caused by the loss of nerve hair cells in the Cochlea or the deterioration of other parts of the inner ear or auditory nerves.   Age-related hearing loss typically affect both ears equally.  

In some cases, health conditions more common among the elderly such as high blood pressure and diabetes can additionally affect hearing.  Furthermore, certain medications including some types of chemotherapy drugs can cause hearing loss.  

The NIDCD has a checklist to help seniors determine if they are experiencing hearing problems.  Questions include: Do you feel frustrated when talking to members of your family because you have difficulty hearing them?; Do you have difficulty hearing when someone speaks in a whisper?; and Do you feel restricted or limited by a hearing problem? 

Another cause of hearing loss can be the result of long-term exposure to loud noise and is one of the most common occupational hazards.  The exposure damages the sensory hair cells in the ears, which do not grow back. It is estimated that at least 10 million Americans have irreversible hearing loss due to long-term exposure to noise.  

Seniors should discuss any hearing problems with their health care provider who will refer them to an otolaryngologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating diseases of the ear, nose, throat, and neck.  The otolarynogogist will test your hearing, and if a problem is found, will refer you on to an audiologist who will determine the type and degree of hearing loss. Either they or a hearing aid specialist will fit you for a hearing aid. 

This post is intended for informational purposes only.  Please contact your health care provider with any questions or concerns you have regarding your health. 

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.

A Senior Living Community that Offers Resort-style Amenities

As one of the best senior retirement homes in the area, MorningStar of Boulder proudly offers residents an unparalleled lifestyle.  In addition to a team of exceptional individuals that feels privileged to serve seniors and considers them to be heroes, MorningStar’s wide range of resort-style amenities ensures residents feel right at home.  

Our many onsite amenities include a bistro, chapel/theatre, library with a computer, spa bath, fireside patio, all-season porches, and a fully equipped fitness room.  We also have an onsite salon that offers hairstyling services, manicures and pedicures. Additionally as a resident, you will enjoy delicious daily meals served in our charming dining room (we also have an intimate private dining room available upon request).  

MorningStar’s meaningful life enrichment programs help residents to stay engaged and productive physically, mentally, spiritually and socially.  We also host an array of special events throughout the year such as our recent celebration of Grandparents Day. Residents also enjoy getting out and about.  For example, in September, we took a couple of scenic drives, cheered at a Rockies game, went out to lunch twice, and attended an Active Minds course on the Mayan civilization. 

Furthermore, MorningStar of Boulder’s location is pretty special as we are nestled at the foot of the majestic Rockies while still convenient to banks, hospitals, shopping, grocery stores and restaurants. Please use our online links to learn more about pricing and availability.  We invite you to join a community that makes it easy for residents to lead more comfortable and healthier lives. 

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 loving community.

Making Assisted Living More Affordable

MorningStar at Jordan is a graciously appointed assisted living home located in historic Centennial in the south-central area of Metro Denver.  We proudly offer 55 private assisted living suites as well as 29 secure suites devoted to the care of those with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases.   

For residents in assisted living, your monthly fee is based on the size of the suite, location within the building and view, and your level of care (we offer 5 levels) as determined by a thorough assessment with our Wellness Director.  The fee for memory care residents is all-inclusive (suite and care) and is one packaged price.   

To help families find ways to make assisted living more affordable, we provide information on a variety of innovative financial options and other often under-used benefits.  One such example is to make veterans aware of the “Aid & Attendance” pension benefit.  We refer them to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs where they can find out if they qualify.   

Another resource to help pay for assisted living is Long-term Care insurance.  To see what expenses, and/or up to what amounts, will be covered under your policy, review your Benefits Summary section to learn about the specifics of coverage, daily benefit, policy limit, and elimination period.   

Many people also overlook life insurance policies as a source for funds.  However, in some cases, whole life and universal life policies can be used to raise funds through cash surrender, death benefit loans and other means.  We recommend consulting your accountant or tax advisor for information on any tax liabilities you may incur.   

Please visit our website to learn about pricing and availability or to set up a tour to see our exceptional senior living community.  We look forward to meeting potential residents and their families.

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.

How Much Do You Know About Today’s Assisted Living Communities?

Many people think they already know everything there is to know about senior living communities – “a place where old people go to die.”  This could not be further from the truth.  As the largest assisted living referral service, a Place for Mom explains, “senior assisted living is a viable option that can enhance your quality of life by empowering you to live that life the way you want to.”  Today’s vibrant communities include independent living for active seniors, assisted living for those needing help with personal daily care activities, and memory care.   

In fact, assisted living communities such as MorningStar at Jordan are specifically designed to give aging adults the opportunity to maintain their independence while providing access to the assistance they need.  In addition, they get the benefit of built-in companionship as well as a range of meaningful wellness programs and activities.   

Another misconception about assisted living is that you will have to give up your privacy.  At our community, residents have a choice of spacious private suites in a variety of floorplans with their own separate entrance.  Each suite is ready to move into and just needs your furnishings and personal items.  

Also did you know that many of today’s communities including ours are pet friendly?  We recognize that for many seniors, their pet is a part of their family, and it is essential to their wellbeing to bring that member along with them as they transition to their new home.   

People sometimes worry that moving into an assisted living home may further remove them from the comfort and security of knowing their family’s help is not far away.  At MorningStar, you no long need to worry about the risks of living alone.  We offer the comfort and security of 24/7 care so that if you need assistance in the middle of the night, someone is right there to help.   

Please visit MorningStar at Jordan’s website to learn more about our loving community.  We offer 55 assisted living suites in spacious studio and one- and two-bedroom floor plans Within our Reflections Neighborhood, we have 29 suites devoted to the individualized care of those with memory impairment. 

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/senior-care-resources/articles/senior-assisted-living

Assisted Living Jobs Offering Competitive Wages & Comprehensive Benefits

Six MorningStar senior living communities in the greater Denver area are offering exceptional individuals the chance for career opportunities that brings with them huge personal satisfaction.   As our roles are varied and require different skill sets, we have jobs available for people with a wide range of experience, backgrounds, and education.  Also regardless of what job you hold in one of our homes, you will be treated as an integral part of our team and essential to its smooth operation.   

Each position within our communities from housekeepers, to care managers, concierges, or directors, has another thing in common.  Each job offers competitive wages, a wide range of benefits, and opportunities for advancement.  MorningStar’s healthcare plans includes medical, dental, vision, employee assistance programs, and telemedicine benefits.  Additionally team members receive vacation, sick time and holiday pay, and a 401(K) plan.   We are an equal opportunity employer and are proud to have a culturally diverse workforce.   

Our beautiful communities include MorningStar of 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, CO.  To learn more about each community, we encourage you to browse our home pages and get a feeling for the genuine affection between our residents and team members.    

Also take the time to watch some of MorningStar’s inspiring “Twice the Story” video series, which showcases the tender relationships between residents and team members throughout our communities. These real stories are about very real relationships…. “Because I know you, I am changed.”  Do you feel ready to take a role in helping to make a senior’s life better?  

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 and follow our link to Assisted Living Jobs – Denver, CO.

MorningStar at Jordan Offers Individualized Memory Care

MorningStar at Jordan is proud to bring the Centennial, Colorado area specialized memory care designed to connect with and nurture the individual regardless of the extent of the memory loss.  Our Reflections Neighborhood consists of 29 secure suites in an area specifically designed to allow residents the freedom to move safely about their spacious surroundings.  And, for a limited time, we are offering seasonal savings for memory care from $4500 per month all inclusive.

When a family comes to MorningStar at Jordan looking for care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia, our experienced team is ready to help.  Even before we welcome a new resident to our loving community, we take the time to sit down with them and their family to learn as much as we can about the person including their medical history, background, talents, and personal preferences.  We then use this information to create an individualized care plan that is used to stimulate or calm a resident in response to a particular mood or situation.  

Also we use a reimagined philosophy and approach to dementia care we call “Lavender Sky, which we consider to be the next logical step to what MorningStar has always believed and aspired to be as dementia care specialists.  The comprehensive program allows us to introduce a more insightful and intentional way to support the memory-impaired and their families.  Moreover, as it guides every aspects of our dementia care, team members are asked to attend eight-hours of interactive Lavender Sky training to help give them a better understanding of the disease.   

Along with memory care, MorningStar at Jordan is proud to offer 55 beautifully appointed assisted living suites.  Please contact us to learn more about one of the area’s finest senior living residences.   

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.

Denver’s Top Assisted Living Communities have Excellent Job Opportunities

Never heard of MorningStar senior living communities in the Denver area?  Let us introduce ourselves as we are currently seeking individuals to fill a variety of assisted living jobs within our communities.  Our six residential homes offer a mix of independent living, assisted living and memory care, and include MorningStar of Arvada; MorningStar at Jordan; MorningStar of Littleton; MorningStar at RidgeGate; MorningStar of Wheat Ridge; and Parker Senior Living by MorningStar. 

The MorningStar Senior Living Company was founded over fifteen years ago by Founder/CEO Ken Jaeger who used his vast experience in the industry to establish his own brand of senior living. He explains, “It was 2003. I had a dream to start a senior housing company that was defined by the human touch. I wanted to re-create my grandmother’s house, a place where one can go and feel a sense of family.” 

To this day MorningStar communities are committed to these principles and strive to create the ultimate culture for both our residents and our workforce.  The result is a place where team members recognize the magnitude of their contributions to society - and where they understand their actions are making someone else’s life better, richer.

To see the entire list of career opportunities, please visit MorningStar’s Career page and follow the link to Assisted Living Jobs Denver.  In addition we have a list of the roles within our communities followed by a lengthy description of each job.  We also offer a convenient online application, which allows you to attach a resume or to tell us a little something about the first senior you have ever loved.  Many of our MorningStar team members are blessed to have had a personal relationship with an elderly grandparent, neighbor, or family friend who made an impact in their lives.  

We consider it our privilege and responsibility to “cast a new light on senior living” through our mission statement and core values.  If you would feel privileged to serve seniors, please consider applying to one of our assisted living jobs in Denver, CO.  

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 assisted living jobs in Denver, CO.

Twice the Story Videos – A Closer Look at the Love Beneath Our Roofs!

If you are thinking about applying to one of the several assisted living jobs open at our Denver, CO area MorningStar Senior Living communities, we encourage you to browse through our website and take a look at our homes.  Along with lots of pictures of beautifully designed communities, most importantly you will see heartfelt pictures of our residents and team members truly enjoying one another’s company.   

Due to the upstanding MorningStar name, our mission, and our ministry, we are blessed to be able to attract the kind of hearts we do, and which has allowed us to build a distinguished team of service professionals.  In fact our entire team recognizes that something Big is going on under our roof as they understand that working at MorningStar is not just about living out our own stories.  Rather we consider our service to be part of a bigger story with a magnified purpose.    

To understand the love that goes on in one of our MorningStar communities, we invite you to take a look at our Twice the Story video series.  Here you will see the tender relationships that exist between residents and team members throughout our communities.  We believe these friendships testify to the fact that we need to lean upon and lean into each other – that each might receive a blessing, that each might be served, and that each might come away changed.  

As you enjoy watching the stories, please consider joining our team.  Open positions include caregivers, medication care managers/QMAPs, wellness nurses, and life enrichment coordinators as well as food servers, cooks and housekeeping jobs in our Denver communities.  Work for a company whose Vision, Mission and Values align with your own.  

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, CO.

Is Assisted Living the Best Choice for You or a Loved One?

You may be confused about whether assisted living is the best choice for you or your loved one.  While licensing requirements for assisted living communities vary by state, they generally provide care for individuals who do not require around-the-clock skilled nursing.  The National Center for Assisted Living defines assisted living as “part of a continuum of long-term care services that provides a combination of housing, personal care services, and health care designed to respond to individuals who need assistance with normal daily activities in a way that promotes maximum independence.” 

Thus, assisted living communities are ideal for seniors who are mainly independent but need help with the Activities of Daily Living (ADL) such as dressing, bathing, and other personal care tasks.  They also provide daily meals and 24/7 care and can readily accommodate residents’ changing needs and preferences.  Most offer transportation and housekeeping services, which mean an assisted living home is perfect for aging in place.        

Many communities provide wellness programs and activities that engage and support the residents’ intellectual, physical, social, and spiritual needs.  Furthermore, many encourage family members to get involved with the community’s activities and special events.     

MorningStar at Jordan is an assisted living and memory care community in historic Centennial, CO, in the south-central area of Metro Denver.  Our luxury community offers 55 private assisted living suites and 29 secure memory care suites devoted to those with Alzheimer’s or dementia-related diseases.   We are located at Arapahoe and Jordan Roads, convenient to banks, hospitals, medical facilities, shopping, and restaurants.  Please visit our website to learn more. 

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: ahcancal.org/ncal/about/assistedliving/Pages/What-is-Assisted-Living.aspx

MorningStar of Boulder Offers All-inclusive, Compassionate Memory Care

At MorningStar of Boulder, we understand the devastation families feel when they get a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.  We know the path going forward is unplanned for, and we consider it our privilege – our calling to walk alongside the memory-impaired and their family on their unexpected journey.  MorningStar of Boulder offers assisted living as well as experienced, compassionate memory care for those in the early onset of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia right through to the most advanced stages.  

Our memory care is in a separate area we call Reflections Neighborhood and consists of 46 secure suites.  The Reflections Neighborhood is specifically designed to allow residents the freedom to move safely about their spacious surroundings.  Also, given the nature of dementia, residents pay one price for their suite and their care regardless of the level of memory loss.  

As dementia care experts, our unique approach and philosophy to caring for those afflicted with the disease is called “Lavender Sky.”  We know the essence of the person remains despite the level of memory loss, and our job is to nurture and support the individual by finding ways to calm or stimulate as the situation demands.  Lavender Sky provides the path for us to enter, embrace, and explore the “purple world” of memory loss, and to cross over the physical, emotional, and relational boundaries that would otherwise separate us.    

Every aspect of our home is designed to provide the comfort, wellness and safety our special residents require including mealtime.  We know those suffering from memory loss can sometimes have compromised abilities at the table. We address this by providing a selection of finger foods, texture-modified diets (mechanical soft and puréed, thickened liquids), and easy-to-recognize balanced meals that taste as good as they look.   

MorningStar of Boulder invites area families to contact us for more information and availability and pricing.  To see firsthand our loving care, we encourage you to set up a tour of one of the finest senior retirement homes in Boulder.  

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.

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