At the MorningStar of Santa Fe senior living community, our goal is to provide residents with a true home designed for their comfort, wellbeing and security. In order to effectively reach all Santa Fe area families looking into assisted living and memory care in a timely fashion, we have added a Virtual Assistant to our website.
The Virtual Assistant service lets you learn more about our communities: Pricing, Request a Tour, Ask a Question, See Our Floor Plans, View Virtual Tour, or make a Job Inquiry. You can ask if there is anyone available to talk to at the time of your request or just send a message. If you simply wish to inquire about pricing and availability, you can also use our website link, just give us your name, email address, topic of interest and send along your message. We will happily get back to you within 24 hours. To get you started, here are a few answers to frequently asked questions: residents of MorningStar of Santa Fe must be at least 62 years old, and yes couples are welcome to move in together and share the same suite. In addition we welcome Companion Living, which is two unrelated people of the same sex sharing a suite in either assisted living or memory care. The benefits of Companion Living are not only the cost-savings but you can both look out for one another. We are often asked if someone can move in who is not in need of assisted living services, and the answer is yes. MorningStar of Santa Fe provides a refreshing change of lifestyle with built-in companionship, predictable budgeting, activities and programming, and tasty meals you no longer need to cook. We also give you peace of mind knowing that extended care is close by if the need ever arises. Our remarkable residents and their families know they can trust the compassionate, dedicated MorningStar of Santa Fe team to deliver the finest senior housing Santa Fe, NM offers. Please visit our website to use our new Virtual Assistant or give us a call. We look forward to hearing from you. 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.
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People with Alzheimer’s disease may express feelings of agitation and anxiety, which can be caused by the frustration that comes with the inability to get others to understand what they need. However, experts say there are some tips to help circumvent or prevent getting into situations that can become emotionally charged.
If you feel the person is starting to feel anxious, it could be the environment they are in. If this is the case, remove them to a quieter place and encourage them to rest or use soothing rituals that have worked in the past. Often a noisy room including having a TV on can act as just such a trigger. If that is not the problem, check to make sure the person is physically okay and that they are not hungry, thirsty or need to use the bathroom. Also, make sure they are not too hot or cold. If they are still able to communicate, get down to their eye level and ask them in simple words to tell you what they need. Another approach is to distract them by taking a walk or putting on music and encouraging them to dance. While trying to calm the person down, make sure you do not raise your voice. Remain speaking in a calm voice and give the person the time to try and express the problem. If you feel the person is experiencing lots of periods of anxiety and agitation, it is a good idea to discuss it with their health care provider. Also, make sure you have a good support system to share your experiences with and perhaps learn something from other caregivers. At MorningStar of Sparks, our mission is to provide the best senior living Reno-Sparks has to offer, which includes loving and compassionate care to those suffering from Alzheimer’s or other dementia diseases. We take a holistic approach to memory care that is individualized and encompasses the whole person. Please visit our website to learn more about what a specialized care plan can do for your loved one. MorningStar of Sparks’ mission statement “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 senior living Reno-Sparks has to offer. Source: alz.org/help-support/caregiving/stages-behaviors/anxiety-agitation If you are looking for exceptional assisted living, Albuquerque NM’s MorningStar community may be your answer. Located on the northeast side of town between Paseo del Norte and Palomas, MorningStar of Albuquerque offers wonderful mountain views and is convenient to banks, medical facilities, shopping and other services.
We always suggest that interested families contact us by phone or email, but as a way to get you started; our website contains lots of information about our community as well as more general information. Among our Family Resources, which include a Decision Guide and information on Affordability and Veterans, we also provide a comprehensive FAQs section. Here you will read about our unique brand of “senior loving homes” as well as learn a little something about our mission. We explain how it is our privilege - our calling, to love all those beneath our roof, which starts by hiring team members with servants’ hearts who are drawn to the idea of working with seniors. In addition, our service is guided by Radiance, and designed to foster a culture where kindness and authenticity are paramount. Within our FAQs, you will also find answers explaining what assisted living is, the type of services we offer, and how your level of care is determined (it is based on a thorough assessment with our Wellness Director). This information allows us to set up a customized care plan that is reviewed periodically to keep up with any changing health needs. Finally, we want you to know we have made many changes in our community to keep both residents and team members safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. As the nation reopens, we are judiciously following New Mexico’s guidance in terms of phasing and pacing. We continue to stay abreast of developments and evaluate best practices and innovations in our services to seniors. MorningStar of Albuquerque proudly provides the very best in senior living with our distinct mission statement – “to honor, to value, 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 within a beautiful setting. Please contact us to learn more about the finest assisted living Albuquerque NM offers. The Arthritis Foundation says that walking is an excellent aerobic exercise that is easy on the joints and easy to do. There is no need to drive to the gym or to buy special equipment but rather just lace up your most supportive walking shoes and hit the road.
Experts say that walking offers several benefits such as improving the heart rate, lowing blood pressure and strengthening the heart. A study from the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston found that “women who walk 30 minutes a day may reduce their risk of stroke by 20% and by 40% when they step up their pace.” They also found that post-menopausal women who walk one to two miles a day can lower their blood pressure by nearly 11 points in 24 weeks. If you have started walking as a way to help you lose weight and don’t see results yet, keep in mind that walking at a brisk pace burns approximately 200 calories in just 30 minutes, and that adds up over time. In fact a study out of the University of Tennessee found that women who walk had less body fat than their counterparts who didn’t walk. Walking especially offers benefits for seniors such as strengthening muscles, which in turn support the joints. Stronger muscles in the legs and abdomen reduce the stress we put on our joints, and also help with balance thus reducing our risk for falls. Movement such as walking circulates the joint fluid and sends nutrients and oxygen to the joint cartilage. Another bonus of walking according to Michael A. Schwartz, MD, of Plancher Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in New York, is it can stop the loss of bone mass for those with osteoporosis. In post-menopausal women, just 30 minutes of walking each day reduced the risk of hip fractures by 40%. Other benefits of walking for older adults appear to include a slowing of cognitive decline, improved sleep and a longer life. 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 contact us for more information regarding unparalleled senior housing in Santa Fe, NM. Source: arthritis.org/health-wellness/healthy-living/physical-activity/walking/12-benefits-of-walking While beautiful, summers in Phoenix are hot and sunny with temperatures typically over 100 degrees so it is important to remember that seniors in particular can easily become overheated. In fact, a recent research brief by Climate Central found that 12,000 people in the US die annually from heat-related causes, and more than 80% of them are over 60 years old.
Experts explain this is mainly due to the fact that as we age, we are less efficient at regulating our body temperature. When older people heat up, they do not sweat as much as they did when they were younger and sweating is one of the body’s most important heat-regulation features. Seniors also store fat differently, which makes them more prone to heat illnesses and as temperatures heat up, so does their internal body temperature especially in hot environments or in the direct sun. Another reason why seniors become overheated is their thirst sensation has lessened, which can lead to dehydration and heat-related illness. Instead of feeling thirsty, many seniors just feel tired and dragged out. Even the kidneys do not conserve body water as well, which can cause problems. Furthermore, it is important to know certain drugs can cause dehydration including diuretics and medications for blood pressure and heart disease. Diet can also play a role in becoming dehydrated, which is why food high in sodium should be avoided. If you are a senior or help to care for one, please remember to drink water throughout the day, eat lots of fruit and vegetables, and to stay away from very sugary or alcoholic drinks. For exceptional senior living, Phoenix’s MorningStar at Arcadia offers residents a home that is not only beautiful but designed to accommodate their every need. Our deliciously prepared meals take into account seniors’ dietary restrictions with choices that include low sodium, sugar free, no sugar added, vegetarian and low fat for our residents to self-manage. Please visit our website for more details and contact information. The unique mission statement of MorningStar at Arcadia, “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living options. 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 senior living Phoenix has to offer. Sources: cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/heattips.html, aplaceformom.com/caregiver-resources/articles/tips-to-avoid-heat-stroke/ |
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