As MorningStar of Santa Fe gets ready for our Grand Opening later this year, we would like to introduce our exceptional leadership team. Since we believe that the tone of our community comes from the top down, we could not be any prouder to have on board two very special individuals who will set the bar for extraordinary and be examples for the rest of our team members.
We are an organization founded on the core values of: Love, Respect, Honesty, Fairness, Goodness, and Kindness; and have a leadership team that embodies them. As Executive Director, Bill Bouvier’s childhood was influenced by his grandma, an Italian immigrant who worked hard to assimilate into her new American culture. She taught Bill the importance of good table manners, good grammar and to look your best at every occasion. Bill cherishes the many lessons he has learned from seniors including taking time to enjoy life and feels it is his calling to serve them. In his role as Executive Director, Bill will advocate for our residents’ needs. Leslie Castaneda will serve as MorningStar of Santa Fe’s Director of Community Relations. She has lots of experience working with seniors and recalls that her grandmother “Minnie” was the first senior she ever loved. Leslie credits Minnie with shaping her into the woman she is today by giving her unconditional love that allowed individuality. Minnie always urged Leslie to chase her dreams and she feels like she has done that by working for a company whose “overall mission, values and integrity aligns with my own, especially when working with our seniors.” If you would like to know more about assisted living and memory care in Santa Fe that is a step above the rest, please visit our website or come out and view our model suite located near the intersection of St. Francis and St. Michael on the city’s west side. Our 56 assisted living suite and 29 secure suites devoted to memory care are available in a range of configurations including spacious studio and one-and two-bedroom floorplans. 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. Situated on the west side of town, we invite you to give us a call or stop by our onsite Information Center for more information about the finest assisted living in Santa Fe, NM.
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Now that the hard decision is over and you or a parent has decided that moving into assisted living makes the most sense for your/their needs, you may need to downsize a houseful of furniture and decades of belongings. While this can seem like an overwhelming task, take a deep breath, try to relax and read some tips from organizing experts.
Organizing your approach to the task should be your first step and begin by cataloging a list of your furniture and possessions. Now create lists for the things you want to keep, items you want to give to family or friends, and items to sell. Anything left over should go on a list to donate. Before you get too far ahead of yourself, you will also need to remember that your apartment in the assisted living community may be smaller than your present home. This means you will not need a whole household full of furniture! It may be helpful to measure the size of the suite and create a floor plan to give yourself a realistic idea of how your furnishings will fit in your new place. If the unit is a studio or a smaller, one bedroom, you do not want to be so crowded you cannot safely move around. You may even want to buy a smaller couch or coffee table that is better suited to the size of your new home. Also bins and shelving help keep items organized and easy to get to. Furthermore keep in mind that your new life at an assisted living community will be much easier as you will no longer be responsible for preparing meals and maintaining a home. At MorningStar of Santa Fe, we cook and serve the meals as well as provide light housekeeping, daily trash removal, and laundry and linen services. MorningStar of Santa Fe provides residents with a home that is both beautiful and accommodating. We offer 56 assisted living suites in a variety of configurations including spacious studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom floorplans (some as large as 820 square feet). Reflections Neighborhood has 29 secure suites devoted to the individualized care of residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. 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. Situated on the west side of town, we invite you to give us a call or stop by our onsite Information Center for more details about the finest assisted living in Santa Fe, NM. Are you asking yourself “Can I find quality senior living near me?” Look no further than MorningStar of Albuquerque. Conveniently located on the popular northeast side of town, we offer wonderful mountain views with easy access to shopping, restaurants, and medical facilities. Our beautiful community offers residents a safe and comfortable home to age in place while taking advantage of resort-style amenities and a broad range of meaningful activities.
While MorningStar of Albuquerque is proud to provide high-quality assisted living and memory care for seniors, we also provide our families with some lesser known services. One example is our Companion Living option that is designed for two unrelated people of the same sex to share an assisted living or memory care suite. This is an ideal solution for those wishing to share expenses as the rent of the suite is split between the two residents as well as a way to build a lasting friendship. Even if you do not have someone in mind to share a suite, we will help you find a roommate and go to great lengths to match you with an individual who has common interests and similar background. A roommate can also help to ease your transition to senior living. You and your roommate can look out for one another, and as you are familiar with each another’s habits and personalities, may be the first person to notice changes in health and abilities. Shared lives can help to boost health through improved sleeping patterns and an increased appetite. When you take advantage of companion living, you are still offered all of the personalized care and first-class amenities extended to our other residents. We also feel privileged to have veterans as part of our community and when we hear of vets who are interested in our community, we are pleased to direct them to the local resources that can expertly handle their application process for “Aid & Attendance.” This is monthly benefit payment extended through the V.A. to certain wartime Veterans (and their survivors) with financial need and physician orders for regular assistance with the activities of daily living. Please visit our website to learn more about these and our other programs designed to serve our seniors. Offering the finest senior living in the area, MorningStar of Albuquerque is committed to giving our residents a lifestyle of comfort, wellness and community. 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 tour and see for yourself the finest senior living in Albuquerque. At MorningStar at Arcadia, we understand there are all sorts of emotions that occur when a family begins to look into assisted living for a parent or a loved one. Often it is a complete learning experience as many people do not know what assisted living offers and how it differs from a nursing home.
Assisted living is a fairly new concept that started in the late 1990’s and is designed for seniors who want to maintain their independence but need a little help with daily living activities. Based on the European social model, it creates a new paradigm in wellness and engagement, and we believe that the structure and society offered in assisted living communities introduces a return of healthy routines and healthier lives. It is estimated that approximately one million Americans are living in senior care communities and that number is expected to almost double by 2030 as people are living longer. Most assisted living residents move into a community from their own home, family residence or an apartment while others move in after a hospital or rehabilitation stay. Our recommendation for opening a conversation about making some changes in the way your parent is living should be done when everyone is gathered and relaxed. Also remember nothing has to be decided on all at once, and while it should ultimately be a family decision, the person involved needs to be given a voice. We also understand that searching for the most suitable community is difficult as there are many factors to consider. We suggest that once you narrow down several choices, you set up tours to experience the communities firsthand. The child of the person or healthier spouse should do the tours, and not more than two a day, as there is a lot of information to take in. Assisted living communities like MorningStar at Arcadia are designed to allow seniors’ their independence and give them the opportunity to stay socially active. We have put together a “Conversation Guide” available on our website that goes into even greater depth regarding helping families to make the transition. Please contact us to set up a tour to see firsthand the finest senior living Phoenix offers. 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 warm, loving environment with exceptional architecture and resort-style amenities, MorningStar at Arcadia invites you to drop in or give us a call to learn more about the best senior living Phoenix has to offer. Source: ascseniorcare.com/assisted-living-statistics-a-deeper-dive-into-the-demographics/ If you are searching for the best senior living Reno NV has to offer, we would like to introduce you to MorningStar of Sparks. Located in a quiet neighborhood east of Reno, MorningStar of Sparks has three neighborhoods: 128 bright suites for independent living, 80 assisted living suites for seniors who require help with personal daily activities, and 32 memory care suites devoted to those with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.
Our beautiful, vibrant home is designed for carefree retirement years and offers a lifestyle of comfort, wellness and community. MorningStar of Sparks’ independent and assisted living suites are available in a variety of spacious one and two-bedroom floor plans. Sizes range from 484 sq. ft. to 1144 sq. ft. Options for memory care residents include a one-bedroom suite or a shared suite. Residents are treated to three delicious meals daily expertly prepared by an Executive Chef and served restaurant style in our lovely dining room. In addition, a range of convenient services including a full salon offering manicures and pedicures, a spa bath, fitness room, library, and bistro. For entertainment, residents enjoy our on-site theatre, billiards and game room, and a full calendar of wellness programs and activities. Other amenities include beautiful strolling paths, full-time licensed nurse and a caring and responsive 24-hour staff. Most importantly, MorningStar of Sparks’ is proud to have a hospitality and care team who feels called to serve seniors and works to create a true home for all of our residents. Please visit our website to learn more about the area’s most sought-after senior living community. MorningStar of Sparks provides the very best in senior living with our unique mission statement of “to honor, to serve, 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 amidst a peaceful setting. Please contact us to set up a tour of the area’s finest senior living Reno NV area has to offer. At MorningStar of Santa Fe, the care, comfort and wellbeing of our residents are the foremost consideration in everything we do. This is why we have a group of caregivers who feel privileged to serve seniors and are the kind of people who come to work each day with a smile on their face. Our dedicated team is the heartbeat of our community and strives to deliver service that represents the mission and philosophy of MorningStar Senior Living, which includes honoring God and valuing seniors as gifted and contributing individuals.
As our vision is to create a true home for our residents, we consider both our residents and team members to be part of the MorningStar of Santa Fe’s family. To provide caregivers and other team members with the tools they need to bring their best to the community, our staff receives training in “Radiance,” our proprietary brand of Service Excellence. Radiance embodies the ways we advance our mission and deliver our service - with warmth, sincerity and depth of purpose. Furthermore it is reiterated each day during our daily Huddle so as to create a culture that is not only defined by what we do but by the kind of people who bring it all to life – our team members. As we put the finishing touches on our beautiful community in time to open by the year’s end, MorningStar of Santa Fe looks forward to providing a loving environment where seniors can safely and comfortably age in place. Our community offers 56 private assisted living bright suites and 29 secure suites devoted to caring for those with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases. Please visit our website or stop by our Information Center near the intersection of St. Francis and St. Michael on the city’s west side. Also ask about our Founder’s incentive program available for a limited time that offers up to $5,000 in savings. 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. Situated on the west side of town, we invite you to give us a call or stop by our onsite Information Center for more details on exceptional assisted living in Santa Fe, NM. When a parent or spouse is suffering from Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia, there are many challenges a family goes through. It is traumatizing get a diagnosis of the disease both for the individual as well as for the entire family. As you come to terms with the devastating news, you are likely left with lots of questions including what will happen in the future and who will be there to provide the type of care your loved one will need.
At MorningStar of Santa Fe, we want you to know we are here to help. Our assisted living and memory care community is located on the city’s west side near the intersection of St. Francis and St. Michael. While our community is new to the area (we will open at the end of 2018), MorningStar has senior living communities all across the Western U.S. including two in New Mexico. As dementia care experts, we provide specialized, individualized care to each resident and are equipped to care for those from the onset of the disease all the way through to the most advanced stages. Our holistic approach to memory care focuses on nurturing and supporting the essence of the individual regardless of the extent of the memory loss, and our team of compassionate caregivers feels privileged to serve seniors. All of our 29 memory care suites are in a separate wing we call Reflections Neighborhood. This spacious area is specifically designed to allow residents the independence to safely explore their surroundings. Every aspect of our dementia care addresses the unique needs of our residents starting with the very design of our community to a wide range of wellness programs and activities and healthy, delicious meals. We encourage you to visit our MorningStar of Santa Fe’s website for contact information or to set up an appointment to view our model suite. 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. Situated on the west side of town, we invite you to give us a call or stop by our onsite Information Center for more details on the finest assisted living in Santa Fe, NM. The American Healthcare Association defines assisted living as “part of a continuum of long-term care services that provides a combination of housing, personal care services, and health care designed to respond to individuals who need assistance with normal daily activities in a way that promotes maximum independence.” So rather than taking away the independence of seniors assisted living actually helps residents to maintain their independence while giving them the care they need to live comfortably and safely.
Also, please remember assisted living is not a nursing home. It is a community designed to meets the needs and preferences of the residents and to give them their dignity, autonomy, privacy, independence, choice and safety. While each community has its own personality, assisted living typically addresses the needs of its residents with 24-hour care services, daily meals and wellness activities. In fact, it is often more cost effective not to mention more convenient than employing a group of home health care providers. At MorningStar of Sparks, we feel honored to serve seniors, and as such, our entire staff strives to provide our residents with a lifestyle of comfort, wellness and community. Once you decide to join our MorningStar family, our Wellness Director will sit down with you and your family to set up a care plan that addresses your every need. For our residents’ families, they get peace of mind knowing our around-the-clock Care Managers are available to ensure the comfort and safety of their loved one. Our Reno area assisted living community is conveniently located in a quiet neighborhood on the edge of Sparks NV, just east of Reno. We are proud to offer 128 bright suites for independent living and 80 for assisted living. Additionally, our Reflections Neighborhood offers 32 secure suites devoted to the individualized, specialized care of those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Please visit our website and use our online form to schedule a tour or for pricing and availability information. MorningStar of Sparks represents the finest in Reno assisted living with our unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest.” Built on a foundation of honoring God, valuing our seniors and hiring staff with a felt calling to serve, we provide a true home for our residents. Please contact us to schedule a visit to experience firsthand our exceptional community. Sources: ahcancal.org/ncal/about/assistedliving/Pages/What-is-Assisted-Living.aspx www.aplaceformom.com/blog/things-you-didnt-know-about-assisted-living-2-19-2012/ |
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