We are a Step above Other Senior Living Communities

Newly opened in January, MorningStar at Golden Ridge has common areas, spacious suites and Casitas that provide seniors with a lifestyle that is second to none.  Our community offers the highest quality independent living and assisted living as well as compassionate memory care within a warm and loving environment. 

When you visit our website, we encourage you to take a look at our beautiful photo gallery that shows off our spectacular outdoor areas along with our beautiful interior 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.  As you can see from the pictures, our spacious courtyards and outdoor areas were designed to enjoy the beautiful grounds.  Also 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 at Golden Ridge has created the perfect physical setting as well as put together a devoted team that feel honored to serve seniors and to provide our residents with a “true home.”  Our independent living and assisted living options 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. 

At MorningStar at Golden Ridge, we represent the very best in senior living 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 independent living, assisted living and memory care community.   

MorningStar of Beaverton Offers Smartly Designed Floorplans

Newly opened late last year, MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Beaverton enjoys an attractive setting overlooking a natural wetland near Barrows Park and the popular retail/entertainment center of Progress Ridge Townsquare.

Unlike many retirement communities, MorningStar of Beaverton 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 66 graciously appointed suites in configurations that range from spacious studio to one- and two-bedroom floor plans as large as 974 sq. ft.   Our Reflections Neighborhood is devoted to the individualized care of those with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases and has 38 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 bathrooms and emergency call systems.  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 assisted living studio suites from 379 to 390 sq. ft.  Our memory care studios start at 325 sq. ft. and go up to 423 sq. ft.    Assisted living one-bedroom units range from 514 to 651 sq. ft. and memory care one-bedrooms go from 513 to 537 sq. ft. 

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 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 schedule a tour to discover our new assisted living and memory care community.

To Really Get to Know MorningStar at Golden Ridge – Take a Tour!

MorningStar at Golden Ridge offers independent living, assisted living and memory care to Peoria area seniors and is committed to creating a true home for our residents.  Although we think we are the area’s top option, don’t just take our word for it.  Finding the best senior living community for yourself or a loved one is a very important decision, and a tour allows you to experience a community firsthand.   

When you tour Golden Ridge, we know from the moment you walk through our door, you are sure to be impressed. Our community was designed from the ground up to accommodate our residents’ every need and is beautifully decorated throughout to provide an atmosphere of comfort, relaxation and serenity.  In addition our stylish suites reflect the rest of the community. 

A Place for Mom has a few tips for you when visiting a senior living community.  Look around at the layout (too large or too small?) and tone of the community.  Observe a community activity to get an idea if residents are enjoying themselves. Also they suggest you pay attention to the staff’s friendliness.  In addition, ask to see the outdoor space.  If you can they recommend eating a meal as you will not only get a chance to sample the cuisine but will get to see residents in a relaxing setting.  Be sure to ask questions about personal care, safety and security, housekeeping and laundry services, and move-in and move-out criteria.  Above all, A Place for Mom advises that you trust your instincts.   

For your tour, MorningStar at Golden Ridge asks that you allow at least 45 minutes in order for us to show off our community.  If you would like to join us for lunch (just let us know when you are setting up your tour), please expect to be with us for at least 90 minutes to allow for a leisurely meal.   Visit our website and use our quick link to set up a personalized tour of our lovely community or give us a call. 

At MorningStar at Golden Ridge, we represent the very best in senior living 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 independent living, assisted living and memory care community.    

Companion Living at MorningStar of Arvada

In addition to MorningStar of Arvada offering seniors a choice of smartly-designed spacious studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans, we also allow residents to share living arrangements.  Our Companion Living program is specifically designed for unrelated seniors of the same sex to share a suite.  This arrangement is available to our independent living, assisted living and memory care residents.  

What are the benefits?  Actually there are many reasons it may make good sense for you or a family member that is considering senior living. Since we understand that people are designed for relationships, most of us flourish when we are in one.  However, the fact is that many seniors have lost their long-term life partner and are left feeling bereft and isolated. So besides offering the economic benefit of splitting the monthly rent expense in half, a roommate can help alleviate many of these feelings.

In addition to providing a companion, a roommate can make the transition period for a new in-coming resident much easier.  The seasoned community member can help guide their new companion through all the facets of senior living and make them feel more confident in socializing with the entire community.  Also another often overlooked advantage to companion living is that since roommates inherently look out after one another, they may be the first one to notice a change in the health of their roomie.  

To ensure the arrangement works for both parties, MorningStar of Arvada goes to great lengths to match residents who wish to participate in companion living and pair residents based on similar backgrounds and shared interests.  Furthermore, even when you share the rent with another resident, you are still offered the full scope of MorningStar’s resort-style amenities including daily meals, activities, scheduled transportation, entertainment and much more.   Please contact us if you think this is something you would be interested in.

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.

Age Related Hearing Loss

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

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

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

The NIDCD has a checklist to help seniors determine if they are experiencing hearing problems.  Questions include: Do you feel frustrated when talking to members of your family because you have difficulty hearing them?; Do you have difficulty hearing when someone speaks in a whisper?; and Do you that any difficulty with your hearing limits your personal or social life?

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

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

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

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 schedule a tour to discover our new assisted living and memory care community.

Source: nidcd.nih.gov/health/hearing-loss-older-adults

Financial and Care Planning for Seniors

Especially if you are an older adult, you should have a will or trust drawn up as well as a power-of-attorney and an advanced directive.   The difference between a will and a trust is a will is a legal document that goes into effect after the person dies while a trust goes into effect as soon as it is created.  The trustor (the creator of that trust) can name others to be in charge of the trust when she or he becomes incapacitated or dies.

A living will, also known as a Health Care Directive, is a legal document in which a person specifies what actions should be taken for their health care if they are no longer able to make decisions for themselves because of illness or incapacity.  The person named as the health care authority has the power to make medical decisions and sees to it that the wishes of the person is carried out. 

Another legal document many seniors find is a good idea to have is a Durable Power Of Attorney (DPOA).  The document is used if the person (the principal) ever becomes mentally incapacitated and covers both financial and medical decisions.   The attorney-in-fact or agent in effect becomes a legal guardian for the disabled principal.

These types of documents should be drawn up before a person becomes incapacitated.  If someone has a diminished capacity due to Alzheimer’s or another medical condition and needs someone to handle their medical and financial decisions, a person can pursue a legal Guardianship status for them.  Legal guardianship is granted by the courts and typically continues throughout the remainder of the person’s life.  Please refer to your financial consultant or attorney for more information. 

The unique mission statement of MorningStar at Golden Ridge, “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 Peoria, AZ.

Many Seniors Prefer Community Living

Did you know that studies show many older adults prefer the carefree life offered by senior living?  The idea of no longer having all of the responsibilities that come along with owning a home including the repairs and upkeep is very appealing to many seniors.  Furthermore, for seniors who still think moving into an assisted living community is a place people go to die, most likely have not visited one of today’s vibrant communities. 

There are even studies that suggest moving into senior living may be a healthier option for some than living alone.  This can especially be true for seniors after the death of a spouse as many begin to feel isolated and lonely.  Not to mention the burden of keeping up with household chores such as cleaning, cooking, laundry or needing to move up and down stairs.  

Senior living communities offer an individual the opportunity to easily make new friends as well as gives them the time to pursue special interests or to explore new hobbies.  Also communities typically provide amenities such as onsite fitness centers in addition to offering a range of exercise classes geared toward the fitness level of older adults. 

MorningStar of Beaverton is a new assisted living and memory care community that that opened late last year.  We understand that for some the “MorningStar” name may be new to the Portland area, but we want to reassure you that MorningStar Senior Living is anything but new.  Our senior living communities are scattered throughout the Western U.S. and include MorningStar of Happy Valley, which is set to open in late 2019. 

In addition, we want you know that our community is staffed by a compassionate, professional team of individuals who are experienced in all facets of senior living and committed to providing our residents a true “home.”  Visit our website for contact information and to find out more about our beautiful community.

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.