Improve Your Balance to Help Prevent Falls

It is important for older adults to take precautions to prevent falls as the resulting injuries tend to be more serious such as a broken hip or head trauma.  However doctors also point out that being sedentary is bad for our health regardless of how old we are and it is important to keep moving.    

The National Council on Aging (NCOA) reports that one out of every four Americans aged 65 and older falls every year but say there are things that seniors can do to help prevent a fall.  The trick is to find a way to safely move about while taking into account any balance issues you may experience.  

As many adults are less active as they get older, it can exacerbate the physical effects of aging. Experts say, “Failure to engage in even mild exercise on a regular basis results in reduced muscle strength, decreased bone mass, loss of balance and coordination, and reduced flexibility.”  Other issues that can lead to falls include poor eyesight and taking medications with side-effects such as drowsiness, dizziness and low blood pressure. Chronic health conditions including Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and arthritis as well as problems with numbness in the feet can also increase the risk of falls.  

The good news is there are a variety of easy-to-do exercises that can help seniors improve their balance. Even if you rely on a cane or other assistive devices, balance exercises can improve your mobility.  While many assisted living facilities such as MorningStar of Boulder offer a variety of exercise options, there are also some that can be done throughout the day right at home. One example is to try standing on one foot while close to the kitchen counter.  If you need, keep your hand on the counter for support and as you feel more confident try taking your hand off. Another thing you can do is to try and get up from a chair without using your arms.  

MorningStar of Boulder represents the very best in assisted living facilities 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: agingcare.com/articles/falls-in-elderly-people-133953.htm

Study Shows How to Age Well

The longest, most comprehensive study ever done on aging by the Harvard Study of Adult Development has turned up some unexpected results.  The study, which began in the 1930s, examined more than 800 men and women from adolescence into old age. The purpose of the research is to find clues to the participants’ behaviors that translate into happy and healthy longevity.

George Vaillant, MD, director of the Harvard study and senior physician at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, states that, "I had expected that the longevity of your parents, the quality of your childhood, and your cholesterol levels would be very influential.  So I was very surprised that these particular variables weren't more important than they were." 

Another commonly held belief regarding aging well has typically included avoiding stress.  However, the results from the study indicate that stressful events did not predict future health and that some people who have had a lot of stress have aged quite well despite it.  The important thing seems to be how well you deal with the stress.  

The Harvard study also found that genetics may not play as big of a role in how well we age as do things such as not smoking or overeating, maintaining a healthy body weight, and developing good coping skills.  Exercising, keeping good social connections, and being a life-long learner are additionally all precursors to a healthy longevity. If fact, the overriding conclusion of the study appears to be that we have more control over our longevity that we may have thought in the past. 

MorningStar of Boulder is senior community that takes our residents wellbeing very seriously. Our signature wellness program, WellStar, is designed to enhance health and wellness, stimulate the brain and encourage social connections.  Please visit our website to learn why we are a step above other assisted living companies.

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 schedule a tour.

Source: webmd.com/healthy-aging/features/secrets-of-aging-well#1

Learn More About Assisted Living

If you are new to the concept of assisted living, and are unsure of the difference between other senior living options including independent living, MorningStar at Jordan is here to help.   Not only is our staff happy to answer any questions but our extensive website helps educate potential families on what our community is all about and provides information on our company’s history, vision, and mission. 

To start with, assisted living offers various levels of support with the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing and other support services including meals, transportation and wellness activities in a residential setting.  Independent living is for seniors who enjoy the benefits offered by community living including predictable budgeting, companionship, and activities; but do not require assistance with personal care.  A nursing home is unlike assisted living as it is designed for people requiring around-the-clock nursing care.

When you visit our website, be sure to check out our FAQs found under our “Family Resources” tab.  We supply answers to many of the questions you probably have as well as a little background regarding the MorningStar Senior Living Company.  You will also find important information on how we determine your loved one’s level of care and reassurances regarding our commitment to regularly re-evaluate care plans to keep up with changing needs.   

Moreover, we can help residents find a primary care doctor or specialty health care providers such as Occupational Therapists or Physical Therapists. When needed, we provide transportation to doctor appointments with vehicles that accommodate walkers or wheelchairs.

Our FAQs gives a quick overview of the training our Care Managers receive, which includes an orientation program (and a three-day shadow), Radiance culture training, 8-hour dementia training, and ongoing training in specific care needs.  Our Medication Managers are trained Qualified Medication Administration Persons (QMAP).

This is just a sampling of what you will learn on our website, but we would also love to hear from you personally as well as help you set up a tour.  For those families struggling with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, we are also an experienced, compassionate memory care facility.  

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 and memory care facility in the area.

Join a Team of Compassionate, Hardworking Housekeepers

The MorningStar Senior Living Company’s goal is to provide residents with exceptional comprehensive services and amenities.  To accomplish this, we are building a team of service professionals that feel privileged to service and understand the magnitude of their contributions as they work to improve the lives of seniors.  

Each of our positions is essential to the smooth operation of our homes from our Executive Directors, coordinators, and care managers to our dedicated hardworking housekeepers, cooks, and food servers.  For example our housekeeping staff performs day-to-day housekeeping functions in residents’ suites and common areas, and take pride in maintaining a spotless home.  While cleaning residents’ personal apartments, you will have an opportunity to listen to them as they share a lifetime of stories.  You will also have the satisfaction of knowing you are appreciated as residents will be quick to tell you. 

MorningStar is intentional and articulate about the type of culture we are building, and it includes providing an atmosphere in which our team can thrive both personally and professionally.  Currently we have positions available at MorningStar of Arvada; MorningStar at Jordan; MorningStar of Littleton; MorningStar at RidgeGate; MorningStar of Wheat Ridge; and Parker Senior Living by MorningStar communities. 

Along with full and part-time housekeeping jobs in our Denver homes, we also seek care managers (full & part-time), medication care managers/QMAPs, dining room servers, cooks, a Wellness Nurse, and more.  As we provide care 24/7, openings include weekend, evening and night-time shifts.   

Please visit our website to learn more about our assisted living jobs as well as our beautiful communities, or give us a call.  MorningStar is an equal opportunity employer and is proud of our diverse workforce.  Join a team that feels like family as we work together to provide our remarkable seniors with the lifestyle they deserve!   

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.

Veteran’s Aid & Attendance Benefit for Assisted Living

MorningStar of Boulder is pleased to provide families with ideas for additional financial solutions beyond traditional retirement savings and investment income to help pay for assisted living or memory care.  On our website, you will find extensive information on several under-utilized financial benefits and resources including a full explanation of the generous “Aid & Attendance” pension from the US Department of Veteran Affairs.   

Aid & Attendance is a monthly benefit payment available to certain wartime veterans and their survivors who qualify for financial need and have a doctor’s order for regular assistance with daily living activities.  To be eligible, the vet must have served for at least 90 days of active duty with at least one of those days spent serving during a period of a foreign war. Furthermore, the vet cannot have been dishonorably discharged.  The benefit does not require the vet to have served overseas, seen combat or retired from the military. Surviving spouses of the vet are also eligible for the Aid & Attendance pension if they were married to the vet at the time of their death and have not remarried.      

When we find out that a vet or the family of a vet is interested in our community, we are pleased to direct them to local resources that can help to ease and quicken the application process for “Aid & Attendance.  In every state including Arizona, there is a Department of Military/Veteran Affairs staffed with Veteran Service Officers (VSOs) who will help you complete the 41-page Aid & Attendance application free of charge. The approval process typically takes 3 to 4 months.  

Throughout our many MorningStar communities, we are privileged to have veterans from all five branches of military service call us home.  Please visit our website and take a look at our Family Resources information regarding ways to finance assisted living facilities including “Aid & Attendance” pension benefits for Veterans.  

MorningStar of Boulder represents the very best in assisted living facilities 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.

Is Your Parent Safe Living Alone?

Many older adults cling to the idea of living in their own home and stubbornly refuse to accept the fact that their declining medical conditions may be putting their very safety at risk in their present living situation.  This is when family members need to step in and help make some decisions.

In the best scenario, we typically want to make changes in things as important as our living situation with careful thought, but unfortunately, many older adults do not have such plans in place.  This reluctance to plan ahead means lots of families are unaware of today’s various senior living options, which include assisted living facilities, independent living, skilled nursing facilities, family group homes, memory care, and continuing care communities. 

As you sort through the best care options for your parent, start by honestly assessing their medical conditions, their mobility, and care requirements.  In addition, experts say to try and determine what the future holds for your loved one as you do not want to get them settled into a home and quickly realize it is not equipped to provide the care they now need.

One senior living option is assisted living, which is designed to provide your parent help with their ADLs (activities of daily living) in order to allow them to live as independently as possible.  Most assisted living communities have tiered levels of care, which means as your parent’s needs increase the community will be able to address them.  

At MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan, located in Centennial CO, we work hard to create a true “home” for our residents.  We define health and well-being holistically and offer services and programming that supports the whole person: body, mind and spirit. Please visit our website for information regarding our various care services and amenities as well as pricing and availability. 

MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at Jordan represents the very best in assisted living facilities with our distinct mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.” We are dedicated to providing a true home for residents amidst a beautiful, serene setting by creating a foundation built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve. Please contact us to set up a tour to see firsthand our exceptional community.

Assisted Living at MorningStar of Boulder

MorningStar of Boulder senior care community consists of 48 private suites specifically designed for assisted living and offers spacious studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans.  In addition, we have another 46 suites in our Reflections Neighborhood devoted to the personalized care of those with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases.   Situated on the southwest side of Boulder, our beautiful building offers seniors a lifestyle of comfort, wellness and community.  

If you are a senior who requires help with the activities of daily living, our care team will provide the assistance you need in order to maintain your independence.  Once you decide to move into our community, you and your extended family will sit down with our Wellness Director to create an individualized care plan that meets with your approval and ensures your comfort and safety.  

Our assisted living offers five levels of care and the cost of your monthly fee is based on the types of services we will be providing.  Regardless of your level of care, all residents receive 24/7 Care Managers as well as the services of a licensed nurse, routine care plan reviews and scheduled health and wellness evaluations.  MorningStar of Boulder’s care services include help with dressing, bathing, medication management by Certified Med Care Managers, transportation to medical appointments, pharmacy services and more.  

Furthermore, as an assisted living resident, you are sure to enjoy MorningStar’s wellness programs and activities that are intended to enhance your life intellectually, physically, spiritually and socially.  Our programs provide numerous ways for residents to express their unique talents and to stay active and productive.  Also, we would be remiss if we did not mention our delicious meals prepared by our own Executive Chef and served restaurant-style in our attractive dining room.  

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 schedule a tour.

Stylish Floorplans at MorningStar of Boulder

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Boulder enjoys a convenient location on the southeast side of the beautiful mountain town of Boulder, Colorado.  Nestled in the foothills of the majestic Rockies, residents enjoy both spectacular views and an unparalleled lifestyle of wellness, comfort and community.

Unlike many assisted living facilities, MorningStar of Boulder was built as a senior living community and meticulously designed to accommodate every need of our assisted living and memory care residents.  For assisted living we offer 48 graciously appointed suites in various configurations as large as 700+ sq. ft. Our Reflections Neighborhood is devoted to the individualized care of those with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases and has 46 secure suites.  

Each of our stylish units offers high ceilings, large windows, lighting, wall-to-wall carpeting and mini blinds and is equipped with full, handicapped-accessible bathroom and emergency call system.  Moreover, basic cable TV and utilities are included in your monthly rent and every suite has its own heating and air conditioning system. MorningStar also offers weekly housekeeping, laundry and linen services and daily spot cleaning and trash removal. Also, in case you wondered, we are pet friendly.  

We encourage you to visit our website and take a look at the variety of floor plans as we feel sure your will find the perfect configuration for your needs.  For example, we offer spacious studio suites for both assisted living and memory care. Assisted living one-bedroom units are available with a den. In addition, a more affordable option is a companion suite where two unrelated people of the same sex share a suite, available in both assisted living and memory care.

While at our website, you can also set up a tour or email us for pricing and availability. We love showing off our community and we think you will see why our residents are proud to call us “home.” 

MorningStar of Boulder represents the very best in assisted living facilities 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 MorningStar Assisted Living Jobs Offer Opportunities for Advancement!

The MorningStar senior living communities offer fulfilling careers that provide a path to professional and personal growth.  As one of our VPs explains, “MorningStar has propelled me into the career I love. Starting as a caregiver, I’ve had the opportunity to grow through eight different positions and manage three different communities, including opening a brand new home. Not only do I get to do what I’m so passionate about every day, but I’m also able to contribute to a company who has a Vision, Mission and Values that align with my own.”

We routinely promote from within the company whenever possible, and with the growth that MorningStar senior living communities have experienced over the last few years, it now happens more than ever.  To prepare each new hire for success, we provide meaningful training and mentoring.  This training includes Radiance, our proprietary service initiative that teaches new hires about a unique culture that guides the way we deliver service – with warmth, depth of purpose and sincerity.   In addition as we also provide memory care, training includes helping team members better understand memory loss diseases and giving them more effective ways to help care for our most tender residents.

We know that a better prepared workforce makes it easier for us to deliver the kind of exceptional service our brand is built on.  Along with giving our staff the tools they need  to excel, we offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, and dental as well as vacation, sick and holiday pay.  

As a company of servant-minded, purpose-driven individuals, we are committed to making a difference in the lives of seniors as well as throughout the world.  If you wish to learn more about our assisted living jobs in Denver, CO, we invite you to visit our website or give us a call.  Our communities are located in Arvada, Centennial, Littleton, Lone Tree, Parker, and Wheat Ridge. 

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 our Career page for information on assisted living jobs including housekeeping jobs in Denver, CO.

MorningStar at Jordan’s Approach to Memory Care

At MorningStar at Jordan, we not only provide assisted living but are also an experienced memory care facility.  Our Reflections Neighborhood has 29 secure suites dedicated to residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.   MorningStar’s compassionate team expertly provides the care your loved one requires for their utmost comfort, wellness and safety. 

Our holistic approach to memory care is done through our program we call “Lavender Sky.”  By utilizing our extensive understanding of dementia, it provides the tools to empower and equip our team to advance our vision and mission of providing a more insightful way to support the memory-impaired and their families. 

All of our employees receive training in the program as we understand knowledge provides greater wisdom and insight into interacting with our most tender residents.  The eight hours of training includes the pathology behind the disease as well as communication techniques, and holistic solutions to dining, safety and challenging behaviors. 

Through Lavender Sky, our caregivers thoughtfully enter, embrace and explore the “purple world” of dementia as they crossover the physical and emotional boundaries that would otherwise separate us. By exploring each of our residents’ life stories including their history and preferences, we create an individualized care plan. We also involve and engage family members in how to follow our lead.

Please visit our website for more information regarding our experienced, compassionate memory care.  While many senior communities may offer memory care, we consider it our calling to care for our very special residents.  At MorningStar at Jordan, we do not consider serving our memory care residents to be depressing but rather offer hope to families as we strive to find ways to elevate and celebrate each resident’s life. 

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 and memory care facility in the area.

Having a Purpose Contributes to Wellness

There are several studies that suggest a purposeful life is associated with better physical and mental health and an overall improvement in quality of life.  Seniors age 65 years and older who report having a purpose in life and tangible goals appear to have an increased life span, lower risk of disease, better sleep and healthier outcomes for stroke incidence, post-stroke quality of life, depression and diabetes.

Evidence comes from several long-term studies including The Health and Retirement Study (HRS), which collected data, including information from U.S. adults age 51 to 61 regarding life purpose and other psychological well-being constructs for almost 30 years.  The recently published conclusion and relevance report states “a stronger purpose in life was associated with decreased mortality and that purposeful living may have health benefits.”  Researchers suggest future studies focus on evaluating the association of life purpose interventions with health outcomes, including mortality, to seek more knowledge on how life purpose influences health outcomes.

Another national study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health analyzed the functioning grip strength and walking speed in participants age 50 years and older.   Study participants that reported a higher sense of purpose in life were found to have better walking speeds even after researchers controlled for preexisting health conditions, depression and health behaviors.  Authors of the study report their findings suggest that “sense of purpose, a modifiable factor, may play an important role in maintaining physical function among older adults.”   

At MorningStar at Jordan, we recognize the importance of our residents living meaningful lives.  Our wellness programs focus on mental, physical, spiritual and social connections and give our residents something to look forward to each day.  In fact, we take any excuse to have a good time, be it celebrating a holiday or a birthday as residents and team members love having a good time.  Please visit our website to learn more about our exceptional assisted living and memory care facility.

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 and memory care facility in Centennial, CO.

Sources:jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2734064?utm_source=For_The_Media&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=ftm_links&utm_term=052419

time.com/4903166/purpose-in-life-aging/

Our Medication Care Managers Love Their Jobs!

The MorningStar Senior Living communities in the Denver, CO area seek Medication Care Managers/QMAP to fill several openings.  These positions provide an essential service to our cherished residents, as they see to it that residents take their medications on time and in the proper dosage.  In addition as a med care manager, you will be encouraged to build relationships with both our wonderful residents and fellow team members. 

Along with safely dispensing meds, your responsibilities will include recording vital signs prior to the administration of medications, and observing and reporting to our Licensed Nurse any reactions and side effects a resident may experience due to the medications.  Medication Care Managers dispense PRN meds per physician’s orders and then document the administration of these medications.  Duties also include assisting residents who receive oxygen by seeing to it the person has the correct liter flow, and that portable and large liquid tanks are filled and turned off when not in use. 

Prescribed medications are administered and documented per the Medication Administration Record, and our med managers observe the five rights for safely administering medications per the resident’s physicians’ orders.  Other duties include ordering and reordering meds from the pharmacy as prescribed and as requested by our Wellness Director to ensure residents always have the proper medications available.  You will also keep the medication cart clean, stocked and locked with the medication administration book inside. 

Please see our website for the full job description of Medication Care Managers/QMAP duties and our other assisted living jobs at our Denver, CO communities.  These 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.  Not only will you help change our residents’ lives, but most likely your own will change for the 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.  For a rewarding career, visit MorningStar’s Career page for details regarding assisted living jobs in Denver, CO.

MorningStar at Jordan’s Wellness Programs & Activities

MorningStar at Jordan’s 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 February, our residents had a choice of morning activities that included Town Hall, Daily Devotions, and a Spelling Bee.  The afternoon offered Jewelry Making with Rita, Bodies in Motion, Historical Interactions with Brad and Flower Arranging.  The evening Netflix movie began at 6pm.  During the month, residents played Bocce Ball, enjoyed a Line Dancing Class, and had fun at Milk Shake Socials in the Bistro. Other activities that go on around MorningStar are games, trivia, and a range of physical exercises perfected for our residents.

In addition, February’s special events at MorningStar at Jordan included a Super Bowl Party, Mardi Gras Entertainment and Valentine’s Day Trivia.  So, whether you are a knitter or want to learn, would love a visit from local preschoolers, or want to join an exercise group, and much more, we either have it on the calendar or encourage our residents to go ahead and start a club. 

MorningStar at Jordan is a step above other assisted living facilities and offers everything seniors need to ensure their comfort, wellness and safety.  We have 55 bright suites for assisted living and another 29 secure suites devoted to caring for those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.  Please visit our website for pricing and availability. 

MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at Jordan represents the very best in assisted living facilities 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.

Are You a Caregiver? Do it at the Area’s Finest Assisted Living Communities

If you have the heart of a caregiver and love the idea of working for an assisted living community that values both its residents as well as employees, you will be pleased to know MorningStar Senior Living is committed to doing just that.  We recognize that especially those in caregiver positions are the very heartbeat of our homes, and are the reason why we are proud to provide them with an atmosphere where they can flourish.     

Right now our recruitment efforts are focused on filling a variety of assisted living jobs in the Denver area including care managers.  These are rewarding careers requiring dedicated, hard-working individuals who understand it is a privilege to provide compassionate care to our remarkable residents. Thus we seek men and women that instinctively know seniors are gifted and contributing individuals who deserve to be treated with the utmost respect.

Our open positions include full-time, reduced full-time, and part-time, and as our communities are true homes and offer residents 24/7 care, jobs include evening, night and weekend shifts.  MorningStar’s Denver area 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.

As MorningStar care managers assist residents with their daily personal care activities, you will be encouraged to build strong relationships with them; and while you are at it, probably be surprised by how much they can offer you.  In addition you will be working alongside like-minded team members who also enjoy building our MorningStar family. 

Please visit our website to read the full description of a care manager’s duties as well as to learn more about other available assisted living jobs including medication care managers/QMAPS and more.  We invite you to be part of something inspirational, profound and rewarding!

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, visit MorningStar’s Career page for more information on rewarding assisted living jobs in Denver, CO.

MorningStar Raises Funds for Senior Focused Organizations

At MorningStar of Boulder our goal is to provide one of the best senior retirement homes in the area. We offer 48 bright, private assisted living suites in a variety of floor plans to meet our residents’ preferences and needs.  In our Reflections Neighborhood, we provide another 46 secure suites devoted to the individualized care of those with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases.

We consider serving seniors our calling, and as we have seen firsthand the traumatizing effects of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, we join our parent company, MorningStar Senior Living in their efforts to end Alzheimer’s.   Other charitable activities will also involve senior-focused, not-for-profit organizations.  

Throughout the year, our community will participate in events that help to raise funds as well as awareness for Alzheimer’s disease, and it is our honor to partner with the Alzheimer’s Association as MorningStar does in every market we serve.  Some of these activities will include getting a team together to participate in the “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” event, which takes every Fall. Participants will include staff members, residents, and family members and friends who will join the fun as walkers, runners, exhibitors, and sponsors.  The 5K walk is the world's largest event and raises funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. Each year our collective MorningStar communities have helped raise funds toward a cure.  

MorningStar of Boulder also participants in the uplifting “The Longest Day” celebration, which takes place each year in June on the Summer Solstice.  It too is an effort to raise funds and awareness of Alzheimer’s along with a way to honor those suffering from the disease. The day-long event is sure to be filled with fun and entertainment as we share a message of hope and compassion.  

At MorningStar of Boulder, we represent the very best in senior retirement homes with a unique mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  We have built a foundation on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve to create a true “home” for residents.  Please schedule a visit to experience firsthand our beautiful assisted living and memory care community.

Our Goal is to Enhance Our Residents’ Quality of Life

At the MorningStar senior living communities, we have a unique Vision statement that read: “In pursuit of excellence, MorningStar resolves to be a company of servant-minded, purpose-driven leaders in our senior communities and throughout the world.”  In fact, it is the framework we use to “cast a new light” on senior living and to strengthen our resolve to love and honor others. 

MorningStar’s extraordinary care is directed by our loving Mission statement: To honor God in all our business practices and relationships; to value all seniors as gifted and contributing individuals; and to invest generously in our team’s ability to serve well.  Recognizing the inherent quality of all human beings, we are committed to enhancing our residents’ quality of life and believe that seniors are true heroes who have much to teach us. 

In fact we hear stories from one team member after another about how they had not realized serving seniors would be so life-changing and had not foreseen the many benefits they would receive through their unique relationships with our residents.  The truth is as we commit to a path of serving others, it gives our own lives more meaning and purpose. 

Working in one of our assisted living jobs in Denver, CO’s beautiful MorningStar communities, you will also have many opportunities for growth as it is not unusual for care managers to end up managing one of our homes.  However regardless of your position, we consider you to be an integral partner in our success and do our best to accommodate team members’ own family obligations.  To offer a healthy work-life balance, we provide flexible schedules and do our best to respect shift preferences. 

Please visit our website’s Career page for assisted living jobs at Denver’s MorningStar of Arvada; MorningStar at Jordan; MorningStar of Littleton; MorningStar at RidgeGate; MorningStar of Wheat Ridge; and Parker Senior Living by MorningStar communities.  Now is your time to do something inspirational and profound!

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 would like to serve, visit MorningStar’s Career page for information on applying to open positions that include caregiving and housekeeping jobs in Denver, CO.

Centennial’s Compassionate and Professional Senior Living

MorningStar at Jordan is a beautiful senior community in Centennial, CO that offers assisted living as well as memory care.  Our exceptional team is experienced in serving seniors and understands what it needed to provide our residents with a lifestyle of comfort, wellness and community. 

In fact, all facets of our community were designed from the ground up to compassionately and professionally serve our residents and we start with 24/7 care managers and access to licensed nurses and certified medication care managers/QMAPs.  MorningStar’s care managers help our assisted living residents retain their independence by providing help with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) including dressing, grooming, bathing, toileting and eating as well as other medical assistance.  These dedicated individuals were hired for their big hearts and a desire to serve seniors.

MorningStar’s medication care managers/QMAPs also play an important role based on statistics from a National Institute of Health study.  It reports that 40% of seniors aged 65 and older take five or more prescription medications, and 90% take at least one prescription. In addition, it found that 55% of those seniors are improperly taking their medications.  Our certified med managers oversee both the ordering and dispensing of medications to our residents. 

For residents’ safety, our entire community is handicap accessible with wide doorways, spacious common areas and hallways, and each suite is equipped with handicapped-accessible bathrooms.  In addition, all 55 of our bright assisted living suites have a 24-hour Emergency Call System.   Our Reflections Neighborhood has 29 secure suites devoted to caring for those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia and is designed to encourage our tender residents to easily and safely explore their spacious surroundings. 

To encourage residents to stay active and productive physically, intellectually, spiritually and socially, we offer wellness programs and activities.  For comfort and convenience, we provide a wide range of luxury amenities.  Visit our website for availability and pricing of our unsurpassed senior living residences. 

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan represents the very best in senior living with our distinct mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.” We are dedicated to providing a true home for residents amidst a beautiful, serene setting by creating a foundation built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve. Please contact us to set up a tour to see firsthand one of the area’s finest senior living residences.

Learn More About Heart Disease

According to the American Heart Association, heart attack warning signs involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes (or that goes away and comes back). They describe it like an “uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness or pain.”  Signs can also include discomfort in other areas of the upper body such as one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw or stomach. Other symptoms may include shortness of breath, sweating, nausea or lightheadedness. As heart disease is the number one killer for both men and women in the U.S. as well as globally, it is important to know the facts and a great resource for up-to-date information is the American Heart Association’s website.  

The site has lots of current information on the causes and treatment for atherosclerosis, which is the disease that develops when plaque builds up inside the arteries.  Once plaque has built up and narrowed the arteries, it is more difficult for the blood to flow through and increases the chance of a blood clot forming that can stop blood from flowing altogether.   Atherosclerosis is one of the leading causes of heart attacks, strokes, and peripheral vascular disease.    

Ischemic strokes are the most common type of strokes and occur when a blood vessel that feeds the brain is blocked (typically from a blood clot).  Hemorrhagic strokes are caused when weakened blood vessels rupture. There are two types of weakened blood vessels that are typically responsible: aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations (AVMs).  

Congestive heart failure occurs when the heart is not pumping blood as effectively as it should, and thus, not meeting the body’s blood and oxygen needs.  It is one of the most common causes of hospitalization in adults 65 years and older. Treatment includes medications, surgery and lifestyle changes. If left untreated, the problem can worsen.    

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.

Source: heart.org/en/health-topics/heart-attack/warning-signs-of-a-heart-attack 

Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease

In spite of all of the research done on Alzheimer’s and dementia, there is still no single test used to diagnose the disease.  Rather the Alzheimer’s Association explains that a diagnosis is made based on “a careful medical history, a physical examination, laboratory tests, and the characteristic changes in thinking, day-to-day function and behavior associated with each type.”

In some cases, a person with signs of the disease may be referred to a neurologist or geri-psychologist to ensure an accurate diagnosis.  Laboratory testing includes blood tests and brain imaging, which are used to rule out other causes that may be contributing to dementia-like symptoms.  Other conditions doctors are looking for are signs of depression, drug interactions, thyroid problems, excessive use of alcohol and vitamin deficiencies.  If memory loss does stem from any of these other causes, it can be dealt with and generally reversed.  

Although Alzheimer’s cannot be cured, the Alzheimer’s Association emphasizes the importance of getting an early diagnosis as it gives someone a better chance of benefiting from available treatments.  If you need the name of a physician who is experienced in Alzheimer’s and dementia-related diseases, contact your local chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association for a referral.  In addition the organization offers a worksheet that you can fill out beforehand to help prepare for your visit with your physician.  

Another reason why it is beneficial to understand what is happening to you or your loved one is that it not only can lessen anxieties, but also provides your family more time to prepare for the future.  Knowing what lies ahead also offers the individual an opportunity to be involved in future plans such as living options, care, transportation and financial matters.  

At MorningStar of Boulder, our mission is to provide the best senior retirement living in the area, which includes compassionate and loving care to those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.  Please visit our website for more information on MorningStar’s holistic approach to memory care.

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

MorningStar 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 learn more about our assisted living and memory care community.

Sources: alz.org/alzheimers_disease_diagnosis.asp, alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/what-is-dementia

MorningStar of Boulder Offers the Highest Quality Senior Living

If you are looking for an exceptional care team along with amenities and services unmatched by other assisted living companies, MorningStar of Boulder may be your answer.  Our community offers the highest quality assisted living and respite care as well as compassionate memory care within a warm and loving environment.  We are located on the southeast side of the city convenient to medical care, banks, shopping, and restaurants.

When you visit our website, we encourage you to take a look at our beautiful photo gallery that shows off our beautiful spaces.  Throughout our community, you will find inviting areas to sit and have a chat with friends or family or the perfect spot to find some solitude and just enjoy the day.    Looking at the stunning pictures, can you imagine yourself sitting in our attractive dining room eating meals served restaurant-style and expertly prepared by a professional chef or spending a morning getting pampered in our onsite salon? 

MorningStar of Boulder has created the perfect physical setting as well as put together a team of devoted caregivers that feel honored to serve and provide our residents with a “true home.”  Our assisted living gives residents the freedom to enjoy their retirement years as we see to it that all of their needs are met.  

For families who are struggling with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of memory loss, MorningStar’s specialized care offers you peace of mind knowing your loved one is getting the best available care.  We invite you to set up a tour as nothing beats seeing our home in person.  

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.