While MorningStar at Arcadia feels honored to provide senior care, and consider seniors to be heroes, we are gratified to get positive feedback from residents and their families. As we deliberately hire the type of individuals who have perfected the art of anticipating needs and go the extra mile even when no one is watching, it is great to hear their service is recognized and appreciated. Here are details of three reviews we have received over the last several months.
One reviewer wrote about her experience with the headline: The Staff Are Great! She explains that MorningStar at Arcadia is taking care of her loved one and “they are doing an excellent job. He is very happy, and I am so thankful they treat him so wonderfully. It is a clean and healthy environment for him to be in. The staff is friendly and treats him well. They do have a challenge with his diabetic diet, but they are willing to work within the confines of his diet. I highly recommend them. They are doing a wonderful job.” One resident’s family member wrote about their experience. She says, “Everyone I have met at MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at Arcadia has been a very professional person. They have processes in place to manage all the medical interactions with the residents. The facility is very nice, and unimaginably clean. My family member really enjoys it! They have great social activities. I have been to a couple of the musical events, and they are fun. Overall, I am very happy with MorningStar!” Another review headline finds MorningStar: “An absolutely beautiful and clean place!” The reviewer explains that MorningStar at Arcadia is a very beautiful place. “When you first walk in the door, it is like you entered the lobby of a first-class hotel. There are people there to greet you.” She goes on to say that “The rooms are lovely, and my family member has a wonderful view of Camelback Mountain out his window.” Please visit our website to learn more about our Phoenix assisted living and memory care. Our committed team strives to offer each resident the utmost comfort, wellness and community. We look forward to hearing from you. MorningStar at Arcadia represents the best in Phoenix assisted living with a unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest.” We have built our foundation on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve…all of which contributes to creating a true home for residents amid a beautiful, serene setting. Call to schedule a tour of our exceptional community.
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Most of us feel better overall after we exercise even if it is not strenuous. A nice walk can leave us feeling more clearheaded and studies are proving that it is not just in our minds. Research has shown that when we exercise, “blood pressure and blood flow increase everywhere in the body, including the brain. More blood means more energy and oxygen, which makes our brain perform better.” In fact the May 2013 Harvard Men's Health Watch, published an article stating that physical exercise helps us to maintain healthy blood pressure and weight, improve energy, lift mood, lower stress and anxiety, and keep the heart healthy - all which in turn benefit the brain. The article explains exercise may stimulate brain regions involved in memory function and release a chemical called brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), whose job is to rewire memory circuits to work better. Dr. Ratey, an associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School and author of Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain," explains, “When you exercise and move around, you are using more brain cells," and using more brain cells turns on genes to make more BDNF." At the MorningStar of Santa Fe assisted living and memory care community, we know that wellness includes engaging our mind, body and spirit each day and that continuing to learn and contribute is important to everyone’s wellbeing regardless of age. We are proud to be a true home and to have created a culture in which residents are seen as heroes and treated with the dignity and respect they deserve. Our cherished residents and their families have come to know they can trust the compassionate, professional MorningStar team to deliver the finest senior living in Santa Fe, NM. MorningStar of Santa Fe offers the very best in senior living with our distinct mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.” Our foundation is built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve to create a true “home” for residents. Please visit our website for more information on compassionate senior living in Santa Fe, NM. Source: https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/get-your-heart-pumping-in-the-fight-against-forgetfulness During the recent holidays, we hope you had the opportunity to spend quality time with your aging parents or other elderly loved ones. Sometimes however spending more time with mom or dad can bring up real concerns about how well they are taking care of themselves on their own. In fact you may be seriously considering how much they would benefit from the many services and amenities offered by assisted living.
At MorningStar of Santa Fe, we understand many seniors are reluctant to make a change in their current living situation, which is why MorningStar offers a useful Decision Guide on our website under the “Family Resources” tab. Here you will find information on the various senior living options available today. The idea of Assisted Living took root in the late 1990s, as people started to realize there had to be a better option than the town’s nursing home, which often was a depressing, institutionalized facility that felt nothing like a home. Enter the MorningStar Senior Living Company, which was begun in 2003 to fill that need. As Founder/CEO, Ken Jaeger explains, he wanted to create senior housing defined by the human touch. He explains, “I wanted to re-create my grandmother’s house, a place where one can go and feel a sense of family.” Assisted living is designed for seniors who need a little help with day-to-day living but do not require full-time nursing. Communities such as MorningStar of Santa Fe understands that senior living at its best allow residents to not only survive but to thrive with meaningful wellness programs and activities, fine dining, and a wide range of care services. In addition it gives residents the opportunity to build relationships with fellow residents and our compassionate staff. Our Decision Guide suggests you clearly identify what you are trying to solve in terms of your parent’s comfort, wellbeing and safety, and to do this with an eye to not only next year, but to the next 5-10 years. If you have further questions regarding unsurpassed senior living in Santa Fe, NM, please give us a call. We would love to help you set up a tour to see firsthand what we are about as well as discuss availability and pricing. MorningStar of Santa Fe offers the very best in senior living with our distinct mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.” Our foundation is built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve to create a true “home” for residents. We encourage you to give us a call for more information on unparalleled senior living in Santa Fe, NM. More and more research suggests it is just as important for seniors to stay mentally fit as it is to stay physically fit, and may actually help to keep older adults’ brains healthier. Seniors who engage in meaningful activities also report they feel healthier and happier.
The National Institute on Aging says these types of activities may protect the brain by establishing a cognitive reserve. They explain “they may help the brain become more adaptable in some mental functions, so it can compensate for age–related brain changes and health conditions that affect the brain.” One study called the Advanced Cognitive Training for Independent and Vital Elderly (ACTIVE) Trial, had good results in improving seniors’ mental skills in the areas they were trained in. The study involved healthy adults age 65 years or older who participated in 10 sessions of memory training, reasoning training, or processing–speed training. The most surprising result of the study is that ten years later most of the participants’ improvements were still noticeable. Brain activities can include reading a book, making a puzzle, doing crosswords or playing trivia and other types of challenging games. Research also suggests that memory improvement is not only accomplished by targeted brain games or memory drills, but can come from undertaking a new skill or hobby. Learning to play an instrument or a foreign language are also great, brain healthy activities. Committed to be one of the best assisted living homes Phoenix AZ has to offer, MorningStar at Arcadia provides residents with a lifestyle of comfort, wellness and community. Every day we offer a variety of fun and engaging activities that include things such as exercise classes, word games, craft classes, card and board games, puzzles, and a book club. Please visit our website to learn more about our loving community and while you are there, be sure to take a look at “More Scenes of Elevated, Celebrated Life.” MorningStar at Arcadia’s distinct mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior living options. Our foundation is built on honoring God, valuing our seniors and hiring staff with a felt calling to serve. Set in a loving environment with exceptional architecture and resort-style amenities, MorningStar at Arcadia invites you to schedule a tour of one of the finest assisted living homes Phoenix AZ offers. Source: nia.nih.gov/health/cognitive-health-and-older-adults Committed to be the best senior living Albuquerque NM offers, MorningStar of Albuquerque proudly offers residents an unparalleled lifestyle. In addition to a team of exceptional individuals that feels privileged to serve seniors and considers them to be heroes, MorningStar’s wide range of resort-style amenities ensures residents feel right at home.
Our many onsite amenities include a bistro, chapel/theatre, living room with a computer, spa bath, fireside patio and porches, and a fitness room. We also have an onsite salon that offers hairstyling services, manicures and pedicures. Additionally as a resident, you will enjoy delicious daily meals served in our charming dining room (we also have an intimate private dining room available upon request). MorningStar’s meaningful life enrichment programs help residents to stay engaged and productive physically, mentally, spiritually and socially. We also host an array of special events throughout the year such as our participation in the “Longest Day” on the summer solstice in the third week of June each year. In radiant service to the memory-impaired, our community joins people from across the world in an uplifting celebration and fundraiser in support the many services of the Alzheimer’s Association. Our beautiful community offers a choice of 48 well-appointed, private assisted living suites on two levels. In addition, our Reflections Neighborhood has 21 suites devoted to the specialized care of residents with memory impairment. We are conveniently located near banks, hospitals, shopping, grocery stores and restaurants. Please use our online links to learn more about pricing and availability. The unique mission statement of MorningStar of Albuquerque, “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 schedule a visit to see firsthand the finest senior living Albuquerque NM has to offer. It is important to schedule routine doctor appointments for an individual with Alzheimer’s disease. The Mayo Clinic explains that checkups ensure health and behavioral issues are regularly addressed and provide tips for caregivers accompanying the person to help them get the most out of the limited time spent with the doctor. Also they suggest that while your loved one is still able, to have them sign a privacy release form at the doctor’s so their medical condition can be freely shared with you.
You should try to schedule appointments during the person’s best time of day, and if you can, coordinate it with the doctor’s least busy time. You should bring along snacks and water as well as an activity you can do together. If your loved one has been uncooperative about going to the doctor’s in the past, wait and let them know about the appointment that day. The Mayo Clinic says the caregiver should prepare a list of things they wish to discuss with the doctor including medication side effects or issues with aggressive behaviors. Also have a list of medications the person is taking and include over-the-counter medications and other supplements. If your loved one is in an assisted living community, ask the staff about any concerns they would like you to relay to the doctor. If a new medication is prescribed, ask questions about the side effects. Also be ready to answer questions regarding any changes in their memory and mood as well as their diet and sleep habits. Write down significant information including recommended follow-up appointments with specialists. Most importantly, if you feel you need help, your doctor is a good source for referrals to various community resources and care providers. At MorningStar at Arcadia, our goal is to provide one of the best assisted living homes Phoenix AZ has to offer, which includes loving and compassionate memory care to those suffering from Alzheimer’s and other dementia related diseases. As dementia care specialists, we consider it our calling, and privilege to walk alongside the memory-impaired and their families on this unexpected journey. Please visit our website to learn more. MorningStar at Arcadia’s distinct mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior living options. Our foundation is built on honoring God, valuing our seniors and hiring staff with a felt calling to serve. Set in a loving environment with exceptional architecture and resort-style amenities, MorningStar at Arcadia invites you to schedule a tour of one of the best assisted living homes Phoenix AZ offers. Dementia may still be one of the most misunderstood medical conditions of today. From believing dementia is an inevitable part of aging to thinking any sign of forgetfulness is evidence of dementia, many people hold inaccurate views regarding the term. The Alzheimer’s Association defines dementia as not being a specific disease. Rather they say, “It's an overall term that describes a group of symptoms associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills severe enough to reduce a person's ability to perform everyday activities.”
Also, it can complicate the matter as the term dementia covers a range of conditions with the most common one being Alzheimer’s disease. Other forms of dementia include vascular dementia, frontotemporal dementia, and other disorders. To determine if your or a loved one’s memory loss is a symptom of dementia, you need to be evaluated by a health care professional. Simply being forgetful is not enough for a doctor to make the diagnosis of dementia but rather he or she will run a series of tests to determine if there is other evidence of cognition problems. Other signs of dementia involve a person having difficulty completing sentences or finding the right word to say, difficulty completing tasks, and difficulty recognizing items or people. In some cases the person may exhibit signs of poor judgement and have trouble performing common household chores, paying bills, or preparing food. They may have problems with organizing thoughts, and repeatedly ask the same questions or relate the same stories. A person with dementia can lose their way even in a familiar environment as well as become more agitated and irritable. At MorningStar of Sparks, our mission is to provide the best senior living Reno-Sparks has to offer, which includes 32 secure suites devoted to the individualized care of those with memory impairment from Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related conditions. Please visit our website to learn more about our holistic approach to memory care. The unique mission statement of MorningStar of Sparks, “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 Reno-Sparks offers. 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 disease 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. MorningStar of Sparks offers the very best in senior living with our unique mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.” We create a true home for residents with a foundation built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve. Please schedule a visit to see the finest independent and assisted living Reno-Sparks offers. In order to thrive and lead fulfilling lives, people need to socialize with one another, and seniors are no different. In fact studies show loneliness can have a detrimental effect on the elderly while socializing can help to enhance and enrich seniors’ lives.
An article in the US News & World Report discusses a study on seniors’ social interactions conducted by the Rush Memory and Aging Project and funded by the National Institute on Aging. The study found that the most socially active seniors experienced one-fourth the rate of cognitive decline as seniors with the lowest levels of social activity. The results were independent of other factors that may influence cognitive decline including physical activity, general health, and age. During a five year period, the Rush University project followed 1,138 adults with an average age of 80. Their research discovered that “elderly people with the highest levels of social activity -- doing things such as visiting friends, going to parties or attending church -- showed much lower levels of cognitive decline than those who were the least socially active.” MorningStar of Sparks is committed to provide the best senior living Reno-Sparks has to offer. We strongly believe we need to address our residents’ overall health and wellbeing through physical, intellectual and spiritual activities as well as to help them engage socially. Our life enrichment programs present creative ways for residents to stay active and productive for both companionship and pure fun. Our programs tap into residents’ unique talents and experiences as well as allow them to find new avenues of interest. In addition to our in-house activities, we take group trips to cultural destinations, parks, shopping, museums, and restaurants in and around Sparks, Reno and the surrounding areas. Please visit our website to see what is happening at MorningStar of Sparks. If you like what you see, go ahead and set up a visit. We look forward to meeting you. The unique mission statement of MorningStar of Sparks, “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 Reno-Sparks offers. |
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MorningStar Senior Living offers assisted living, memory care and respite (short-term) care. Our communities have graciously-appointed assisted living suites, as well as beautiful and spacious private suites for those living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Morningstar Senior Living's award-winning architecture, together with amenities that foster a lifestyle of comfort and wellness, make our residents’ retirement years as carefree as possible. Our activities and programs are enriching, and our care services first-class, but what truly sets us apart from other senior living communities is the love beneath our roof. To experience firsthand the finest senior living in your area, contact us to schedule a tour. Archives
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