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When you think of Colorado, many images come to mind, but we bet most, if not all of the images involve some type of adventure. Between the majestic Rocky Mountains and the rich culture found in Colorado’s Wild West motif, adventure is the prevailing theme for the residents of our senior living facility in Colorado Springs . Whether you join a group activity sponsored by MorningStar at Mountain Shadows or take an adventure with your family, let’s take a quick look at the top five things to do in Colorado Springs. Pikes Peak Piercing the upper layers of the atmosphere at more than 14,000 feet above sea level, Pikes Peak is the iconic natural wonder that dominates the Colorado landscape. Although you have four ways to ascend Pikes Peak, joining the “Pikes Peak or Bust'' tour provides you with the most adventurous, up-close encounter with the towering mountain. For a more laid-back approach to viewing the mountain, we recommend taking a ride on the Broadmoor Manitou and Pike's...

Finding the right assisted living facility for your loved one can be a difficult process. You want to consider safety, comfort, location, and budgetary restraints when searching for the right placement.  There are many assisted living and memory care homes to choose from in the Colorado Springs area. Our research checklist will help you narrow down the choices and find a facility that’s perfect for your loved one. Assisted Living Research Checklist Start online by going to the Colorado Department of Human Services. The Aging and Disability resource page provides a wealth of information about support services for older adults in Colorado. Some questions to help you narrow your search for the right assisted living facility include: Where is the community located?  Is the location conveniently placed for others to visit? What features does the neighborhood offer or lack? You may be able to find information about specific communities through the Better Business Bureau. While onl...

An assisted living facility should be dedicated to creating a true home for its residents and providing their community with carefree retirement years and a lifestyle of comfort, wellness, and prosperous relationships. The Assisted Living Facility of MorningStar at Jordan Creek is seasoned in serving seniors and knows how to provide residents with a quality of life other assisted living communities simply cannot match. MorningStar’s Assisted Living in Des Moines offers a wide range of services and amenities that are designed with seniors’ best interests at heart. MorningStar at Jordan Creek is a senior living community that offers 56 bright suites for assisted living with configurations that include spacious studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans (some as large as 820 square feet). The Reflections Neighborhood is a secure assisted living development that offers 29 suites devoted to the individualized, specialized care of residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of d...