Check Out Our Various Assisted Living Jobs in Phoenix

The Phoenix MorningStar senior living communities are seeking individuals who are drawn to the idea of serving seniors.  We look for people who understand it is a privilege to serve seniors, our true heroes, and will do the right thing even when no one is watching and willingly go the extra mile to meet the needs of our cherished residents. 

Our assisted living jobs are diverse in educational and experience requirements but all need people with big hearts.  Current open positions include care managers, housekeepers, a Wellness Director, cooks, dining room servers, dishwashers and more.   Moreover as a 24/7 operation, many of our positions are full or part-time and include evening, night and weekend shifts. 

As a MorningStar caregiver, you have the opportunity to build strong relationships with our residents as you assist them with their activities of daily living, and enjoy the support of working with a caring team in a family-like environment.  Also we help you reach your full potential by encouraging you to share creative solutions that improve our residents’ lives and by internal promotions. When you work in one of our housekeeping jobs, you will enjoy listening to our residents as they share life stories and show-off precious mementos.  In addition you will take pride in knowing you are improving their quality of life.

Even our dining room servers are encouraged to take the time to build caring relationships with our residents and to help create a family environment.   Our MorningStar medication care managers help keep residents safe by appropriately dispensing needed medications and taking care of the ordering process so families can rest easy.  See our website for requirements for our medication care managers, medication aides and medication techs.  

Please visit our website to learn more about the various posted positions at our four senior living communities in the Phoenix area that include MorningStar of Fountain Hills, MorningStar at Arcadia, MorningStar at Arrowhead and the new MorningStar at Golden Ridge .   We look forward to hearing from you. 

At MorningStar’s Arcadia, Arrowhead, Fountain Hills & Golden Ridge communities, our unique mission statement: “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities.  Our foundation is built on honoring God and valuing all seniors, and we are currently recruiting staff with a felt calling to serve. If you have the heart of a caregiver, please visit MorningStar’s Career page for a link to fulfilling assisted living jobs in Phoenix.

MorningStar at Golden Ridge Creates a “True Home” for our Residents

For the area’s finest senior living, Peoria, AZ area seniors are invited to take a look at MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge. At our community, we strive to meet seniors’ physical, emotional, spiritual and wellness needs within a comfortable, secure setting.  We are proud to have a care team who feels called to serve seniors and help us to create a true home for our residents.

Our Casitas homes are ideal for active seniors and include a breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, side by side washer and dryer and an attached garage.  Our spacious common areas include a Clubhouse and a saline swimming pool with hot tub.  MorningStar’s staff handles all of the maintenance, both inside and out along with offering housekeeping twice monthly.

Assisted living is an excellent solution for older adults who are finding it increasingly difficult to live alone. MorningStar offers various levels of assistance with daily living activities which are tailored to meet individual needs.  Our Wellness Director carefully assesses each person and then creates a care plan in agreement with the senior and their family.  Also, as we offer 24/7 care, you know you or your loved one will get the attention they need.    

Memory care is another term for dementia care and is intended for those suffering from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia-related diseases.  MorningStar’s memory care is delivered with the utmost professionalism and respect for the individual.  We use alternative natural therapies whenever possible, and try to replace medications with patience, attention and love.  

MorningStar at Golden Ridge offers seniors a safe place to socialize and make new friends as well as a place to learn new things or just have fun with our variety of meaningful activities.  Our community is located on a beautiful, vibrant 8.8-acre campus and convenient to banks, hospitals, shopping, churches and restaurants.  To experience MorningStar at Golden Ridge up close, contact us to schedule a visit. 

MorningStar at Golden Ridge’s distinct mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior living communities.  Our foundation is built upon honoring God, valuing all seniors, and investing in staff with a felt calling to serve.  Dedicated to creating a real home for residents within a beautiful setting, we encourage you to see for yourself the area’s finest senior living community.

The Holidays Help to Remind Us of the Importance of Serving Others

During the holidays, many of us make the time to step up and serve others.  Whether it is volunteering at our church, a local charity or an organization committed to good works, we all know the good feeling that comes from helping others.   

As the year draws to an end, it is also a good time to reflect on our lives as we look toward the future.  This may be the time to seriously think about how we can keep the good feeling we get by helping others all throughout the year rather than for just a couple of hours.  Instead this may be the year for you to commit to making a difference in someone else’s life, and just not as a volunteer, but as a fulfilling career. 

MorningStar Senior Living invites you to be part of something inspirational, profound and rewarding every day and to join a group of servant-minded leaders called to serve seniors.  As Ken Jaeger, MorningStar’s Founder/CEO says when he speaks our team members or other audiences, “Don’t wait to serve. Serve now. Today. Get involved somewhere. It will make you a better person (and if you work for MorningStar, a better team member). Don’t wait until your children are grown. Don’t wait until you retire. Give now, give generously. And just see what happens. For you cannot out-give God.”

Right now we are seeking extraordinary individuals to fill a variety of assisted living jobs in the Phoenix area.  Our beautiful residential homes offer independent living, assisted living and memory care and include communities in Glendale, Fountain Hills, Phoenix, and Peoria.  Open positions include care managers, medication care managers, dining room servers, cooks and housekeeping jobs. Phoenix’s four communities are committed to providing the meaningful training team members need to be successful at their jobs including Radiance, our service initiative that enriches the atmosphere of our homes and infuses our hearts.   If you wish to serve others, there is no better place to do it than at Phoenix’s MorningStar communities.  

At MorningStar’s Arcadia, Arrowhead, Fountain Hills & Golden Ridge communities, our unique mission statement: “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities.  With a foundation built on honoring God and valuing all seniors, we are currently recruiting staff with a felt calling to serve. Would you love to make a difference in a senior’s life? If so, visit MorningStar’s Career page for a link to assisted living jobs including housekeeping jobs in Phoenix.

Questions About MorningStar of Beaverton?

MorningStar of Beaverton’s beautifully designed community offers compassionate assisted living and memory care in Beaverton, Oregon, a western suburb of Portland.  We provide a wide range of care services including 24/7 Care Managers, Certified Medication Managers, Licensed Nurses, routine health monitoring, and much more.  In addition, residents have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of enrichment programs and activities as well as be treated to delicious meals prepared largely from scratch and served restaurant-style.   

We know that seniors and their families have lots of questions about assisted living and what all it offers, which is why our website is loaded with useful information and resources.  After you peruse the MorningStar of Beaverton site, which is filled with details regarding floor plans, community amenities, and gallery pictures, we suggest you next take a look at the “Family Resources” link.  

Under FAQs, you will find answers for many of your initial questions.  It starts right off with letting you know what sets MorningStar apart from other senior living communities.  Here we explain that MorningStar is a family of senior living homes where residents are seen as heroes, and all of our efforts go into assuring they are treated as such.  We feel it is our calling and privilege to serve seniors, and while rooted in Judeo-Christian values, we welcome residents and team members of all faiths and world views. 

You will also find answers to questions regarding age requirements (you must be at least 62 years old) and a definition of what “assisted living” entails.  We also answers questions regarding Companion Living, Short-term Stays, transportation services, dining services, our pet policy, and more.   Once you finish with the FAQs, browse through our other options for everything from a helpful Decision Guide, to Life Enrichment, Care Services, Affordability, and other pertinent topics that are sure to be of interest.   

Of course, we are also ready to answer any questions, and encourage you to visit our website for contact information. 

MorningStar of Beaverton proudly provides the very best in senior living with our unique mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  With a foundation built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve, we create a true home for residents amid a beautiful setting.  Please contact us to learn more about our exceptional assisted living and memory care community.

Would You Love to Serve Seniors?

As dedicated caregivers, we are proud that the Phoenix MorningStar senior living communities have earned the trust and gratitude of area families for the professional, compassionate care provided to its residents.  Families love the peace of mind they get by knowing their loved ones are being treated with the respect and dignity they deserve. In fact so much so that many have taken the time to write glowing reviews about our homes and praise the exceptional care and treatment the MorningStar brand delivers.   

None of this would be possible without MorningStar’s team of service professionals.  Whether you join us as a MorningStar care manager, an Executive Director, a food server or work in one of our housekeeping jobs at Phoenix’s MorningStar at Arcadia, MorningStar of Fountain Hills, MorningStar at Arrowhead, and MorningStar at Golden Ridge, you are a valued member of the team.  Each job is vital to the smooth operation of our homes, and thus, while have certain educational and experience requirements, most importantly we look for individuals with virtues such as kindness and character.    

If you have a felt calling to serve and have always had a special place in your heart for seniors, we encourage you to join our team and apply to of our assisted living jobs at Phoenix’s MorningStar communities.   All of our team members, regardless of the role they play, receive competitive wages and comprehensive benefits. 

Please visit our website for more information regarding rewarding career opportunities including housekeeping jobs at our Phoenix communities.   Go to MorningStar’s Career page and follow the link to “Assisted Living Jobs – Phoenix.”  Here you will find a full list of openings, detailed job descriptions and an online application.  Isn’t it time you did something you felt passionate about? Come help us cast a new light on senior living! 

At MorningStar’s Arcadia, Arrowhead, Fountain Hills & Golden Ridge communities, our unique mission statement: “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities.  Our foundation is built on honoring God and valuing all seniors, and we are currently recruiting staff with a felt calling to serve. If you wish to thrive professionally and personally, please visit MorningStar’s Career page for a link to rewarding assisted living jobs in Phoenix.

Best Memory Care in Peoria

Along with our 38 Casitas for independent living and 65 assisted living suites, MorningStar at Golden Ridge has 35 suites in our Reflections Neighborhood devoted to the individualized care of those suffering from Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases.  Regardless of whether your loved one is at the onset of the disease or well into the more advanced stages, we can care for them.  

MorningStar’s approach to memory care starts with the utmost professionalism and respect for the individual and works toward replacing medications with alternative natural therapies including patience, attention and love whenever possible.  Our specially-trained care managers use gentle, resident-directed methods to calm and awaken memories and to support each resident’s capabilities.  Common techniques include using multi-sensory cues such as aromatherapy as well as a range of meaningful and purposeful activities that incorporate art, music, and life skills.  

Our personalized approach to memory care also means we make a point to get to know each resident including their background, vocation, talents and preferences.  Once we feel we truly know the “person”, we can then effectively setup a daily routine that is designed around stimulating or calming the resident.  In addition, it allows us to quickly adjust their routine in response to a particular mood or situation.  We also understand that physical exercise is important to an individual’s overall well-being so every day residents have the opportunity to strengthen and stretch their bodies.    

You will find our Reflections Neighborhood is uniquely designed to address all the various needs of our residents.  We offer security and comfort with a choice of floorplans as well as a secure courtyard for memory care residents.  Furthermore, MorningStar at Golden Ridge has a 24-hour care staff, full-time licensed nurse, regular health monitoring, and is a pet friendly community.  We also offer assistance if needed with our nutritional, Executive Chef prepared meals.

Contact us to schedule a visit to experience our community firsthand.  We know you will be gratified to discover a staff that is committed to providing compassionate and loving care to our special residents each and every day. 

MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge represents the finest in senior living with our unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  With a foundation built on honoring God, valuing our seniors and hiring staff with a felt calling to serve, we provide a true home for residents.  We invite you to schedule a tour to see firsthand our exceptional independent living, assisted living and memory care.

MorningStar Senior Living Designs Communities to be True “Homes”

A highly respected senior living company, MorningStar Senior Living has communities throughout the Western U.S. that are designed to be true homes for their residents. 

MorningStar Senior Living recently celebrated our 16th anniversary and we attribute our growth and success to God’s grace and to staying true to a mission of servant-leadership.  Right from the beginning, Founder/CEO Ken Jaeger began MorningStar based 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

At MorningStar of Beaverton, we recognize our mission is advanced by team members who hold true to our core values of love, respect, honesty, fairness, goodness, and kindness.  They are the type of individuals who feel privileged to serve seniors and help us create the kind of culture we envision building – a Family for Life.   In addition, we are a company committed to investing our time and talents in charitable projects close to home and around the world. 

We offer 66 stylish, private assisted living suites along with 38 secure suites devoted to individualized care for those with Alzheimer’s and other dementia related diseases.  Our graciously-appointed senior community is located in a western suburb of Portland near the popular retail/entertainment center of Progress Ridge Townsquare.  Please contact us for more information.

MorningStar of Beaverton proudly provides the very best in senior living with our unique mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  With a foundation built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve, we create a true home for residents amid a beautiful setting.  Please contact us to learn more about our exceptional assisted living and memory care community.

Daily Exercise is Important for the Wellbeing of Seniors

At MorningStar at Golden Ridge, we recognize that daily exercise is essential to the wellbeing of our residents.  Research backs up that claim as the National Institute of Health (NIA) explains that seniors who stay physically active and regularly exercise receive long-term health benefits.  They state that, “it can even improve the health for some older people who already have diseases and disabilities.”

Taking part in physical activities such as walking your dog, using the stairs, or gardening as well as regular formal exercises such as weight training, tai chi, or aerobics classes are both beneficial to seniors.  Studies have found an increase in mental capacity and a slower mental decline in older adults who stay physically active as it can help to increase blood flow to all parts of the body including the brain.  The NIA also states that exercise may delay or prevent diseases like diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and colon cancer, and help to reduce death and hospitalization rates.  

   

In addition, physical activities and exercises may help to improve healing in seniors, provide better balance and reduce falls, and enhance their overall quality of life.  Furthermore, the research finds that it is never too late to start exercising to receive the benefits.  

Another thing to remember is that you do not need to have full mobility to start exercising as there are many exercises designed to overcome individual limitations.  Activities should include modified stretching exercises to increase flexibility, cardiovascular exercises to raise the heart rate and increase endurance, and weight training to build muscle and bone mass and improve balance.

     

A few examples of activities at Morningstar communities include group exercise classes as well as chair yoga, chair volleyball, walking club, fitness centers, saline swimming pool and other special activities.  We encourage you to visit our website to learn more about our beautiful Peoria, AZ senior living community.  In total we have 38 Casitas for independent living, 65 assisted living suites, and 35 secure suites for residents with dementia-related diseases. 

MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge represents the finest in senior living with our unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  With a foundation built on honoring God, valuing our seniors and hiring staff with a felt calling to serve, we provide a true home for residents.  We invite you to schedule a tour to see firsthand our exceptional independent living, assisted living and memory care.

Sources: nia.nih.gov/health

helpguide.org/articles/exercise-fitness/chair-exercises-and-limited-mobility-fitness.htm

Good Nutrition is Important for Seniors

Unfortunately, many seniors do not eat well and are at risk for poor nutrition and even malnutrition, which is often misdiagnosed as a disease or illness. In fact the A Place for Mom website states “Malnutrition is seen in varying degrees in the elderly, along with varying vitamin deficiencies.”

There are a number of reasons seniors do not eat well including physiological changes such as a decrease in basal metabolic rate and physical activity that reduces caloric needs.  In addition, older adults experience changes in kidney function and a redistribution of body composition, gastrointestinal issues, dental problems and a change in taste and smell.

All this can depress appetite which means the foods elderly adults do eat is more important than ever.  The National Institute of Health (NIH) states that “a good diet in your later years reduces your risk of osteoporosis, high blood pressure, heart diseases and certain cancers. As you age, you might need less energy. But you still need just as many of the nutrients in food.”  They recommend elderly adults avoid foods high in empty calories such as cookies, soda, potato chips and alcohol and instead concentrate on a diet of nutrient-rich foods low in saturated and trans fats as well as cholesterol.      

Not only does a nutritional diet help reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, bone loss, type II diabetes, and some cancers, it can help people to better manage those diseases.  A healthy diet can also give seniors more energy and lower blood pressure and cholesterol.

MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge not only agrees that a good diet is important for seniors but we practice it every day.  Our residents dine on healthy, delicious daily meals served either in the Clubhouse or restaurant-style in our beautiful dining room and prepared by our Executive Chef.  We encourage you to contact us to learn more about our beautiful senior living community.    

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 at Golden Ridge’s distinct mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior living communities.  Our foundation is built upon honoring God, valuing all seniors, and investing in staff with a felt calling to serve.  Dedicated to creating a real home for residents within a beautiful setting, we encourage you to see for yourself the area’s finest senior living community.

Mushrooms in Your Diet May Lower the Risk of Cognitive Impairment

Research is being done around the world to try and determine the cause of Alzheimer’s disease as well as discover more effective treatments.  Thanks to that research, we already know there are several things we can do to enhance the aging process, and may even help to delay or decrease our risk of developing Alzheimer’s.  These include staying socially active, avoiding smoking, moderating alcohol consumption, routinely exercising, and eating a healthy diet.

In addition, over the last few decades, scientists have touted the benefits of several “Superfoods” that may help to protect brain health.  Some of the foods include dark chocolate (with at least 85% cocoa), turmeric, dark leafy greens, acai and other berries, walnuts, omega-3 fatty acids, red wine and green tea. 

Now a study from the National University of Singapore (NUS) suggests that including mushrooms into our diets (even consumed in small portions) appears to lower the risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI).  This can be important as MCI often precedes Alzheimer's disease.

Many people think mushrooms are a vegetable but they are actually fungi and are rich in antioxidants, which are known to protect cell health.  The study authors explain that, “Edible mushrooms — both cultivated and wild species — contain a high amount of dietary fiber, antioxidants, and protein, as well as vitamins and minerals.” 

If you are looking for senior living in the Beaverton, Oregon area, we invite you to take a look at MorningStar of Beaverton. We believe in providing residents a holistic approach to wellness that includes a wide range of care services, routine physical exercise tailored to seniors, and nutritional, tasty meals.  Our meals include recipes made with ingredients known to support brain health and have high concentrations of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. 

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

Source: medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324710.php

Confused by the Terms “Independent Living” and “Assisted Living”?

Often families are confused with the terms “independent living” and “assisted living” and are not sure which one is best suited for their needs.  To clarify, the term independent living is used to describe senior living communities that are designed specifically for seniors who want to and are able to live without any help.  Assisted living is designed for seniors who still wish to live independently with personal privacy and autonomy, but require a little assistance in their daily lives. 

Independent living is ideal for individuals who no longer wish to maintain their own home and desire a more carefree lifestyle.  While each community can vary, many offer amenities such as social activities, day trips and meals.  Senior independent communities offer residents the freedom to enjoy their retirement years without being tied down with mowing lawns, shoveling snow and other routine chores that need to be done when owning a home.    

At assisted living communities, residents get help with daily personal care and are provided with an array of services such as housekeeping, laundry, transportation, daily meals, and 24 hour supervision.  Generally a community assesses in-coming residents to determine the level of assistance needed that is agreeable to the senior and their extended family.  Other amenities offered by assisted living communities may include a range of activities and wellness programs.

  

At MorningStar at Golden Ridge, we’re proud to offer 38 Casitas for independent living, 65 suites for assisted living and 35 secure suites devoted to the individualized, specialized care for residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.  We are located on an 8.8-acre campus at North 67th Avenue and West Golden Lane, and are convenient to banks, medical facilities, shopping, grocery stores and restaurants.

MorningStar at Golden Ridge’s distinct mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior living communities.  Our foundation is built upon honoring God, valuing all seniors, and investing in staff with a felt calling to serve.  Dedicated to creating a real home for residents within a beautiful setting, we encourage you to see for yourself the area’s finest senior living community.

Is There a Difference Between Dementia and Alzheimer’ Disease?

There is often confusion between the definition of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.  According to the Alzheimer’s Association, dementia is not a specific disease.  Rather it is the overall term used to describe a wide range of symptoms that cause a decline in memory and other cognitive skills that reduce a person’s ability to perform everyday activities. 

Alzheimer’s disease accounts for up to 60 to 80 percent of dementia cases, while vascular dementia, which is caused by the damage from a stroke, is the second most common cause.  Other types of dementia may be a result of Huntington’s, Parkinson’s and Creutzfeldt-Jakob diseases, and a person may have more than one form of dementia.  Thyroid problems, vitamin deficiencies, brain tumors, medication side effects as well as depression, excessive alcohol use and even infectious diseases can cause dementia-like symptoms; however in these cases, once the problem is correctly diagnosed, it is reversible.  This is why health care providers state the importance of getting a professional evaluation to determine the cause of your or your loved one’s symptoms.  

In addition, getting an accurate diagnosis at the onset of Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia allows the person to receive the maximum benefit from the available treatments.  Furthermore, it gives the person time to plan for their future.   

MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge is dedicated to providing the finest senior living in Peoria, AZ.  Along with independent and assisted living, we offer 35 secure suites in our Reflections Neighborhood devoted to the individualized care of residents with memory impairment from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.  Please contact us to learn more.

MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge represents the finest in senior living with our unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  With a foundation built on honoring God, valuing our seniors and hiring staff with a felt calling to serve, we provide a true home for residents.  We invite you to schedule a tour to see firsthand our exceptional independent living, assisted living and memory care.

Sources:.alz.org/what-is-dementia.asp

well.blogs.nytimes.com/2016/08/16/ask-well-is-dementia-the-same-as-alzheimers-disease/?rref=collection%2Fcolumn%2Faskwell&action=click&contentCollection=well&region=stream&module=stream_unit&version=latest&contentPlacement=12&pgtype=collection

MorningStar of Beaverton’s Assisted Living Meets All of Your Needs

MorningStar of Beaverton will be celebrating our one-year anniversary in November.  As one of the area’s newest assisted living and memory care communities, we fill a well-needed niche for senior housing in Beaverton Oregon, a growing suburb of Portland.  Our community has 66 private assisted living suites, and another 38 secure suites devoted to the care of those with Alzheimer’s and dementia-related diseases. 

If you or a loved one is considering a move to assisted living and are wondering how your costs are determined, we can provide you with a general guideline.  Assisted living offers seniors 62 years and older compassionate assistance with the Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) in a residential setting and each resident’s care is personalized to address their needs.  Even before you move in, MorningStar’s Wellness Director will sit down with you and your family and do a thorough assessment in order to create an individualized care plan.  Once you have moved in, your trained Care Managers will see to it your needs are met, and as we do routine Care Plan reviews, any changes to your health will be addressed. 

You monthly fee is based on a couple of things including your choice of apartment (we offer spacious studios and one-and two bedrooms suites) and its location within the building and views.  In addition, we offer five levels of care for assisted living, and your level will be determined by your care plan.  MorningStar also offers a range of auxiliary services, both medical and non-medical, which are priced a la carte.     

MorningStar of Beaverton is designed to meet residents’ every need and offers a lifestyle of comfort, wellness and community.  Amenities include a bistro, life enrichment room, fitness room, art studio, library and much more. 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. Our equally enjoyable outdoor areas include a patio overlooking wetlands, raised garden beds and strolling paths.   Please visit our website for more information. 

MorningStar of Beaverton proudly provides the very best in senior living with our unique mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  With a foundation built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve, we create a true home for residents amid a beautiful setting.  Please contact us to learn more about our exceptional assisted living and memory care community.

Our Team Feels Privileged to Serve Seniors

At MorningStar of Arvada, our goal is to be one of the area’s best senior living communities, and the care, comfort and wellbeing of our residents is our greatest priority.  This is why we have a group of team members who feel privileged to serve seniors and are the kind of people who come to work each day with a smile on their face.  Our dedicated team is the heartbeat of our community and strives to deliver service that represents the mission and philosophy of MorningStar Senior Living, which includes honoring God and valuing seniors as gifted and contributing individuals.

Our vision is to create a true home for our residents, and we consider both our residents and team members to be part of the MorningStar of Arvada family.  To provide caregivers and other team members with the tools they need to bring their best to the community, our staff receives training in “Radiance,” our proprietary brand of Service Excellence. 

Radiance embodies the ways we advance our mission and deliver our service - with warmth, sincerity and depth of purpose.  Furthermore, it is reiterated each day during our daily Huddle so as to create a culture that is not only defined by what we do but by the kind of people who bring it all to life – our team members. 

Our community offers beautiful suites for both independent and assisted living. Additionally, our Reflections Neighborhood has secure memory care suites devoted to the specialized care of residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.  Both inside and out, you will find a community complete with warm and inviting common areas to sit and enjoy a chat with friends or to enjoy the weather from our outdoor dining deck or the rooftop terrace. 

In addition, as a resident of MorningStar, you will also discover we have a monthly calendar of meaningful wellness programs as well as creative and social activities to choose to participate in.  Please visit our website for more information.

The unique mission statement of MorningStar of Arvada, “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities. Our foundation is built upon honoring God, valuing all seniors, and investing in staff with a felt calling to serve. Dedicated to creating a real home for residents within a beautiful setting, we encourage you to learn more about the finest independent living, assisted living and memory care Arvada CO has to offer.

Listening to or Singing Songs Benefits Those with Dementia

The Mayo Clinic reports on research that suggests listening to or singing songs can provide emotional and behavioral benefits for people with Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia. They explain the reason may be that “musical memories are often preserved in Alzheimer's disease because key brain areas linked to musical memory are relatively undamaged by the disease.”  Listening to music can help relieve stress, reduce anxiety and depression, and reduce agitation. 

Music can bring back memories to those even in the most advanced stages of Alzheimer’s.  Alzheimers.net quotes neurologist Oliver Sacks, who says, “Music evokes emotion, and emotion can bring with it memory… it brings back the feeling of life when nothing else can.”  When music is incorporated into the everyday activities of someone with dementia, it can help them to recall memories of that activity and improve cognitive ability over time. 

Research has shown that some of the last two abilities in Alzheimer’s patients are musical abilities and the appreciation of it, which is why it is such an effective way to try and reach the essence of the person.  It has also been found to help those in the more advanced stages of the disease to express and share emotions with their caregivers through dancing or moving along with the rhythm.  The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America says, “When used appropriately, music can shift mood, manage stress-induced agitation, stimulate positive interactions, facilitate cognitive function and coordinate motor movements.”   

MorningStar of Beaverton is one of the top assisted living communities in the area offering dedicated memory care.  As dementia care specialists, our training and experience has given us a deep understanding of the disease.  Our holistic approach includes leveraging the power of dance, music, art, exercise, animals and aromatherapy to heal and comfort.  Please contact us to learn about our assisted living and memory care community.

MorningStar of Beaverton proudly provides the very best in senior living with our unique mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  With a foundation built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve, we create a true home for residents amid a beautiful setting.  Please contact us to learn more about our exceptional assisted living and memory care community. 

Sources:

mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/alzheimers-disease/expert-answers/music-and-alzheimers/faq-20058173

alzheimers.net/why-music-boosts-brain-activity-in-dementia-patients/

medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321677.php

Things to Do When You Visit a Resident in Assisted Living

Experts say that one of the most important things you can do for a parent or another loved one in an assisted living community is to commit to visiting on a regular basis.  We are not suggesting every day or even every other day, in fact you need to give your loved one time to bond with those in their community, but rather to be consistent with your visits. 

If you worry about what you will talk about or do during your visits, A Place for Mom, the largest assisted living referral service, has some tips to help you spend meaningful time together.  One of their suggestions is to do a craft project together.  You will find all kinds of ideas on the Internet and can use upcoming holidays for appropriately themed projects.    Scrapbooking is another idea and will give your parent the chance to reminisce about the past and to share old family stories.  Pick up scrapbooking supplies at your local craft store and bring along plenty of photos (be sure to get some of your newer digital photos printed out) to use in the book. 

Visits to your loved one can be as simply as scheduling the time to coincide with a favorite TV show both you and your parent love to watch.  Not only can you enjoy the show together but then discuss the twists and turns that the program is taking afterward.  The same can be said for starting a book club, and if your parent’s eyesight makes reading difficult, you can read a chapter or two and then talk about the story.   If family members live far away, you could help them set up a video chat as many seniors are not comfortable with the technology to do it themselves.  Other suggestions include playing cards or board games, having a picnic on the grounds of the assisted living community, and creating a playlist of favorite tunes and then listen to it together.  

If you are looking for exceptional senior living, Beaverton area seniors are encouraged to consider MorningStar of Beaverton. Our community offers 66 private assisted living suites with spacious studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans along with 38 secure suites devoted the care of those with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases.   At our all-inclusive community, we strive to meet seniors’ physical, emotional, spiritual and wellness needs within a comfortable, secure setting. Please visit our website for more information.  

MorningStar of Beaverton proudly provides the very best in senior living with our unique mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  With a foundation built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve, we create a true home for residents amid a beautiful setting.  Please contact us to learn more about our exceptional assisted living and memory care community.

Source: aplaceformom.com/blog/assisted-living-activities-for-your-next-visit/