Learn how Environmental Wellness can Impact Your Health

Our environment has a huge impact on our stress levels and overall well being. Not only should our homes feel comfortable and offer a good flow of positive energy, but we should receive the same pleasantry from the world outside our doors. When searching for senior living or memory care, it’s common for retirement facilities to boast about their indoor activities and amenities but may fall short when it comes to keeping up an enriching outdoor environment. Environmental wellness is desirable for seniors, especially those that may have lost mobility in recent years and cannot travel far distances. Alternatively, taking care of our physical environments by reducing waste, tending to gardens, and preserving the natural beauty around us promotes a sense of purpose and duty.

Environmental wellness is a term that suggests occupying pleasant, stimulating environments that support wellbeing and encourages good overall health. Respecting your surroundings and the planet for which we live contributes to a healthier mindset. Interacting with nature and enjoying its beauty lowers depression and anxiety. When we are in a location filled with plants, natural scenery, fresh air, and reduced noise pollution, our bodies reward us. Better cardiovascular health, more maintained sleep patterns, and improved mood are all positive symptoms of a healthy outdoors.

A well-maintained community that fills its grounds with lush plants and trees creates lively social environments for friends to gather. Socializing on walks, sitting on a patio, or bird watching are some activities that enrich our physical and mental wellbeing. MorningStar of Beaverton enjoys a picturesque setting overlooking the natural wetlands. Senior living residents take pride in maintaining the community garden. On chilly nights, the outdoor courtyard with barbecue and fire pit hosts immaculate gatherings to help residents wind down for the evening, all while enjoying the fresh air of Oregon.

Senior residents in MorningStar's Memory Care enjoy the outdoors safely and easily. The spatial design of the community creates a safe and healthy environment by reducing the risk of falls and accidents. Their enclosed courtyard is designed for memory care residents. Strolling outdoor paths allow seniors to easily navigate the outdoors within our grounds with the help of 24-hour care staff. This access to fresh air and sunlight greatly improves the lives of individuals with memory loss or dementia.

Contact us to learn more about MorningStar’s memory care and senior living in Beaverton, Oregon. Our staff is happy to answer any questions you have. Our website also provides information on our company’s history and vision, as well as what sets us apart from other senior living facilities in Oregon.

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 our exceptional offering for independent and assisted living in Beaverton, Oregon.