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The government first published nutritional recommendations in 1941, which became known as the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDAs).  At the time, recommendations were more concerned with ensuring the population “as a whole was adequately fed and free from scurvy, rickets and other wartime diseases of malnutrition.”  These early guidelines did not address long-term issues such as heart disease and diabetes.    Since then, we have learned we need to focus on maintaining good nutritional habits well into our senior years to avoid or mitigate our risk for chronic diseases.  One example is type 2 diabetes, which occurs when the body’s muscle, fat and liver cells stop responding well to insulin resulting in consistently high blood sugar.  Doctors say type 2 diabetes can be caused by too much sugar and refined-carbohydrates in our diet, and to lessen our risk, we should maintain a healthy weight and minimize blood-sugar spikes as well as add more fiber to our...

If you are contemplating an assisted living arrangement for you or a loved one, it’s important to understand the options each community offers. Making the decision to move to an assisted living community may feel intimidating or overwhelming but assisted living at MorningStar Senior Living Communities Des Moines offers personalized care that is uniquely designed to meet the needs of every resident. No two plans at MorningStar Senior Living Des Moines are exactly the same. and your loved one looks forward to a beautiful new chapter. Assisted living communities, such as MorningStar at Jordan Creek, focus on each individual’s experiences, unique health needs, and personal preferences. Our Assisted living staff is determined to know each resident upon their move in, making them feel at home, understanding the support they need, and creating the optimum environment for achieving that. This may include 24/7 nursing care, medication administration, or mood and behavior monitoring. It’s a hol...

We all know that life changes can be fraught with anxiety and fear and moving into assisted living is certainly a major change for many seniors. However, experts say there are several things families can do to help ease the transition period. One of those things is to help your loved one make a comfortable home in their new suite. Julia Bailey, a senior associate and interior design project manager with Denver-based OZ Architecture, explains that, " Moving into assisted living often can feel like a loss of independence and privacy for your loved one, but thoughtful interior design can go a long way toward improving happiness and well-being for the resident, as well as improving overall functionality of the new living space." Ms. Bailey cautions that you need to remember to let your loved one have a say in how their new home will be decorated including the personal mementos and photos they want to bring with them and which ones they want to display. Triggering happy memor...

If you're looking for a senior living community near Littleton Colorado where you can join a cooking class, take an art workshop, or spend time around a fireplace talking with your best friends, then senior assisted living at MorningStar might be the right fit for you. Assisted living allows you the independence to explore the outdoors, go on fieldtrips, and enjoy large common rooms and dining rooms where you can participate in fun social activities and savor delicious meals. According to seniors, here are some things at MorningStar Assisted Living that make retiring so much more enjoyable . Assisted living communities are designed for seniors who need a little extra help with activities like managing medication, personal hygiene, and meal management. Residents at MorningStar have their own apartment that they can decorate as they wish and have access to a wide array of community activities. With friends, seniors in assisted living can walk the trails outdoors, watch a movie togeth...

Assisted Living is a senior living arrangement that lends a helping hand to seniors who may be struggling to complete or maintain everyday activities. Many of the seniors in assisted living communities still have the ability to promote and advocate for their own freedom and independence. Seniors thrive in Assisted Living accommodations that help with a medication regime, coordinating appointments, and offering support with daily activities. Assisted Living also offers 24-hour care in case of emergencies. Within its communities, MorningStar senior living Des Moines offers Assisted Living with support at various levels. Around-the-clock Care Managers are on site and at the ready to ensure your comfort and safety as they meet your expressed (and unexpressed) needs. If you are considering assisted living in Des Moines for yourself or a family member, take the time to consider what services are needed. Upon meeting with a care manager at MorningStar Senior Living Des Moines, Iowa, we will a...

The Alzheimer’s Association says that six in 10 people with dementia will wander.  The danger with this is someone with Alzheimer’s disease may not remember their name, their address or how to get home.  Furthermore, the more agitated the person becomes when they feel lost and disorientated, the less able they may be to tell someone something that could help get them safely back home.   Experts say anyone suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia that is mobile is at risk for wandering.  Even if the person is in the early stages of the disease, they may still get disorientated; but thankfully there are strategies to help keep your loved one safe.   It is important to have a plan in place in the event that it should happen to your parent or another loved one.  Find out if your area has a “Safe Return Program” and enroll them in it and have them wear a GPS locating device at all times.  Also, learn to recognize the warning...

MorningStar of Wheat Ridge is part of the MorningStar Senior Living Company, whose mission is to “cast a new light on senior living.” We start by creating a true home for the residents in our communities, made possible by a dedicated team who understands the highest expression of living is to share their gifts and talents, time and energy with others. The scope of our Vision to love and honor also includes impacting the world for good through the MorningStar Foundation, and offering support to philanthropic initiatives within our local neighborhoods and around the world. One such project is our support to the people of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua. We serve not only the children of the Casa Bernabé orphanage but holistically serve the impoverished area. We also are proud to support Lifewater, whose Healthy Village strategy focuses not just on their delivery of a safe water point, but on the villagers’ monitored adoption of hygiene habits in each and every home. Closer to home, MorningStar...