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As our loved ones age, it is important to consider the best options for their care and safety. We know you want to offer your parents or loved one the very best senior care possible, but sometimes our lives become too busy to fully devote the amount of time or energy our parents require. If you’re looking for the finest assisted living options for your parent or loved one, MorningStar Senior Living at Jordan Creek is a premier assisted living community that offers a wide range of amenities and services to help seniors enjoy a carefree retirement while also ensuring their safety and well-being. One of the main benefits of choosing MorningStar Senior Living at Jordan Creek is the carefree retirement lifestyle it offers. Seniors enjoy a range of activities and amenities, including restaurant-style dining, fitness classes, art classes, and movie nights. These activities provide a sense of community and socialization, which is important for mental and emotional well-being. Additionally, ou...

Long-term care insurance is designed to cover the cost of care for individuals who require assistance with daily living tasks, such as those with Alzheimer's disease. Long-term care insurance policies vary, but most cover the cost of care in a variety of settings, including assisted living communities like MorningStar of Littleton in Colorado. If your parent or loved one is dealing with memory loss and in need of assisted living, continue reading to find out how long-term care insurance can help families pay for the best Alzheimer's care Littleton CO has to offer seniors. If you aren’t familiar with long-term care insurance for seniors, long-term care insurance is a type of insurance that helps individuals cover the cost of long-term care services in the event they require assistance with daily living tasks. These services may include assistance with bathing, dressing, and eating, as well as medical care and rehabilitation, which is often necessary care for seniors in need of ...

Alzheimer's disease is a devastating condition that affects millions of people in the United States, especially seniors. As the disease progresses, it becomes increasingly difficult for families to care for loved ones at home. At MorningStar Senior Living in Littleton, Colorado, we understand the challenges that families face when it comes to paying for Alzheimer's care options and senior living communities. When it comes to paying for assisted living, financial resources are available beyond retirement savings and investments. Private pay is a prevalent form of payment to help ensure your parent or loved one in need of Alzheimer’s care is receiving the treatment they need. Private pay is when families pay for senior living care out of pocket, without relying on insurance or government programs. The cost of care varies depending on the level of care required, so it is important to discuss pricing with the MorningStar Senior Living team to determine the cost of care for your l...

Growing older is a natural part of life, and as much as we would like to avoid it, aging is inevitable, especially for our parents. As our parents age, they may require extra care and support to maintain their quality of life. With busy lifestyles and families of your own, it may be difficult for you to fully devour yourself to caring for your parents. It is a difficult decision for families to make when they are faced with the question of moving their senior parent into an assisted living community but assisted living communities in Iowa offer tailored and personalized care to seniors to help each resident remain safe and healthy while also maintaining their independence and dignity. Assisted living with personalized care in Iowa is an approach that extends to all aspects of life at MorningStar at Jordan Creek. From the meals our residents eat to the activities they participate in, everything is tailored to the unique needs of every resident. By tailoring the care to the individual,...

An Alzheimer's or dementia diagnosis can be overwhelming and confusing for seniors and their families. If you are a child of a senior struggling with memory loss and in need of senior memory care in Colorado, you may be wondering what communities align with your values and can offer you and your parents a dependable memory care community. At MorningStar of Littleton, we believe that family involvement is a critical component of memory care for seniors living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Our approach to care is based on building relationships with our residents and their families, which allows us to provide personalized, compassionate care. At MorningStar of Littleton, we value the relationships we build with our residents and their families. We encourage open communication between our staff and the families of our residents to ensure that we are creating a healthy and happy environment for our seniors in memory care that are struggling with memory loss. With a memory loss dia...

For many seniors, the idea of leaving their homes and moving into an assisted living community can be daunting. If you are a senior looking for assisted living in Des Moines , you may be worrying about losing your independence, privacy, or even your sense of autonomy. However, for those considering an assisted living arrangement at MorningStar at Jordan Creek, there is good news. With a focus on individualized care, compassionate staff, and innovative programming, MorningStar offers compassionate assisted living with a commitment to ensuring all residents feel valued and respected. One key way MorningStar strives to make seniors feel valued and respected is by creating personalized care plans that are tailored to each resident's unique needs and preferences. When you decide MorningStar is the right assisted living home for you, we begin a comprehensive assessment to identify your physical, emotional, and cognitive needs. This assessment informs the development of an individualized ...

At MorningStar of Wheat Ridge, we regularly have questions about our community from area seniors and their family members. FAQs include how our pricing is structured as well as availability. In assisted living, fees are based on the level of care a resident requires. For memory care residents, we offer all-inclusive pricing, which means suite rental and care, whatever the level of need, is one price. To calculate your level of need in assisted living, you and your family will meet with our Wellness Director and go over your medical history and personal preferences to create an individualized care plan. This sets the basis of your Care Level (we have five) and your monthly fee accounts for the costs and time to provide the needed services. These can include help with daily personal care activities (grooming, bathing, toileting, etc.) and medical assistance. If you are concerned the cost of assisted living may be too high for your means, we want to remind you that senior housing ca...

Older drivers can still be good, safe drivers, but there are some things to consider both for your safety and the safety of others. The Mayo Clinic recommends that seniors stay as active as possible in their day-to-day life which helps to maintain overall strength, flexibility, and range of motion. Drivers need to be able to turn and look over their shoulder and move their head with ease. They must be able to keep a firm grip on the steering wheel and legs need to be strong enough to apply pressure to the gas pedal or brake. A senior’s peripheral vision can decrease with age or from certain medications and other eye problems may cause drivers to have trouble seeing in the dark or experience blurred vision. Hearing problems can interfere with detecting sounds of sirens from emergency vehicles or approaching cars. Be vigilant about scheduling vision and hearing tests regularly as part of your wellness care and follow your doctor’s advice as to how often they should be done. Many pr...

MorningStar of Wheat Ridge is committed to the comfort, wellbeing, and safety of our residents. Once you learn more about our community, we are sure you will agree that we offer some of the best assisted living and memory care in the area. In fact, the MorningStar Senior Living Company was founded by Ken Jaeger as the fulfillment of his dream to create senior housing defined by the human touch and a sense of family. We believe our community has achieved that dream and is a welcoming home for our remarkable residents. To ensure we meet our residents’ needs, we are deliberate about the individuals we hire to become part of our distinguished team. Every new employee is carefully vetted and chosen for virtues such as kindness, selflessness, and character. We look for people who are committed to perfecting the art of anticipating needs and willingly go the extra mile to serve. Once team members are hired, they are trained in “Radiance,” which is much more than just a customer service ...

If you are looking for exceptional assisted living, Colorado Springs’ MorningStar at Mountain Shadows may be your answer. Along with beautiful surroundings, we provide an extensive range of amenities, wellness programs, care services and more. When a loved one needs more care than they can get in their own home, it may be time to start thinking about a move to assisted living . If your family is new to the concept of senior living and all it means, please know that MorningStar will work with you every step of the way to help you make informed decisions, and make the eventual move-in process easier. To start with, we understand that for your parent or elderly relative, the move is a major lifestyle transition, which is why we approach each move-in with great sensitivity. One way we do this is to try and nurture a relationship from the start that reinforces the positive aspects of community life and tries to help the person envision the many possibilities of a new adventure. Once your...

Multiple studies report on the benefits of using music and art to improve the lives of those with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases. Experts explain they help encourage engagement and self-expression even in more advanced stages. Professionals who work with Alzheimer’s patients say music seems to decrease agitation and improves behavioral problems common in the middle stages of the disease. Patients in later stages may even be able to sing a song they knew from childhood or tap a foot to the beat even after other forms of communication are difficult. Dancing or gently moving to a rhythm helps coordinate motor movements as well as allows the person to express emotions. Research shows “musical memories are often preserved in Alzheimer's disease because key brain areas linked to musical memory are relatively undamaged by the disease.” If you wish to use music to calm and soothe, choose peaceful, tranquil pieces. If you want to boost spirits and bring back happy memories,...

Apart from having to watch a loved one go through the devastating stages of Alzheimer’s or another dementia disease, the next saddest thing maybe when the person stops recognizing you. This can bring up all sorts of feelings, of which some while not fair, are there nonetheless. When we take time to visit a family member (in person or via video call) in a memory care community and they don’t even know who we are, some people wonder why they are making the effort. However, a long-term caregiver reminds us how we can be certain the person is not reacting to our presence in some way? Maybe the sound of our voice, or the touch of our hand? In the same way people in comas have said they heard the voices of loved ones even when they were unable to communicate, perhaps a person in the later stages of Alzheimer’s disease knows we are there for them on some level. At the very least, in whatever way they can understand, we want them to know they are loved and valued. Experts suggest a way...

In the event of a medical emergency or illness, to file income taxes, or apply for state or federal benefits, experts say it is helpful and maybe even lifesaving for seniors to have their paperwork in order. Important documents to have available to a family member or trusted friend include property deeds, history of financial income and medical information. For example, Stuart Furman, A Place for Mom legal expert and elder attorney, explains if your parents are eligible to apply for veterans’ benefits or Medicaid, they will need proof of past income and financial resources. If you are the designated person, start by helping your parents compile a record of their bank accounts as well as sources of financial income including pensions, 401(k) information, and annuity contracts. In addition, help them organize information regarding savings bonds, stock certificates, or brokerage accounts. File these documents along with all property deeds and titles to vehicles in a home safe where they a...

A highly respected senior housing company, MorningStar Senior Living has 40+ independent and assisted living communities in eleven states that are designed to be true homes for their residents. MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Mountain Shadows is our property in Colorado Springs, CO MorningStar was started in 2003 based on a unique mission statement, principles and philosophy. As Ken Jaeger, founder/CEO of MorningStar explains, his intention was to create senior living that was “defined by the human touch. I wanted to recreate my grandmother’s house, a place where one can go and feel a sense of family.” Out of this vision, came a mission statement that still guides the way we deliver service to our residents: Honor God in our business practices and relationships; Value all seniors as gifted and contributing individuals; and Invest generously in our team’s ability to serve well.” Even the name “MorningStar” was inspired by Mr. Jaeger’s contemplation of the bible and...

Along with assisted living, Colorado Springs’ MorningStar at Mountain Shadows offers 19 secure suites in a range of floor plans for the comprehensive care of those with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Our home is honored to provide individualized, compassionate care for residents from the earliest stages of the disease to the most advanced. The Reflections Neighborhood is meticulously designed to accommodate the special needs of memory care residents. As such, it means we can encourage and support independence as much as possible and let residents move freely about their environment including an enclosed courtyard. In fact, every aspect of our community from the physical design to a range of purposeful activities, food service, security and more offers residents a comfortable, stress-free lifestyle. MorningStar’s holistic approach to memory care involves treating each of our residents with the respect and dignity they deserve. Even before a resident joins our com...