At MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care of Wheat Ridge, we provide high-quality assisted living and memory care as well as respite care. Respite or temporary care is a great option for seniors who are recovering from surgery or an illness and require some day-to-day support services. In addition communities such as ours allow recovering seniors the opportunity for socialization and meaningful activities.
As a respite resident of MorningStar, you will receive a quiet suite and personalized care to comfortably recover your health, as well as companionship and community, which can just as important in the healing process. Of course, since our suites are subject to availability, it is important to contact us when you know you will require respite care in the foreseeable future. Respite or temporary care also offers a solution for seniors whose regular caregiver is taking a much needed vacation or is busy with other priorities. However regardless of why you have come to temporarily join our community; we will make you feel right at home. Along with providing a fully furnished suite, our respite residents are treated to three healthy and delicious daily meals prepared by our Executive Chef, 24-hour care and medication management. In addition, you are invited to take advantage of MorningStar of Wheat Ridge’s on-going activities, entertainment and scheduled outings. We have our own onsite theatre, fitness center, fireside patio and porches as well as provide housekeeping and laundry services and group transportation. For an additional charge, you can enjoy a private massage or visit our salon. Contact us to learn more about our respite care services and how they can help you or your loved one to make a speedy recovery. The unique mission statement of MorningStar of Wheat Ridge, “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 invite you to schedule a visit to learn more about our exceptional assisted living.
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We are proud to say that it is not only us who feels MorningStar at Mountain Shadows is the top senior living community in the Colorado Springs area. Our community was thrilled to be recently named by Senior Advisor.com as the 2018 “Best Of” Assisted Living. This exclusive designation is awarded to the top 1% of senior living providers in the US and Canada and is based on consistently high ratings and positive reviews from residents, families and visitors to the SeniorAdvisor.com website. As a division of A Place for Mom, SeniorAdvisor.com is one of the nation’s most widely respected senior living referral and review websites.
But our accolades do not stop there. MorningStar at Mountain Shadows has also been honored as the “Best Retirement Home” in both 2015 and 2016 by the Colorado Springs Gazette who hosts the annual “Best Of” competition. Our entire team encourages you to arrange a visit to see for yourself what the “best” senior living community looks and feels like and how it differs from our competitors. MorningStar at Mountain Shadows proudly offers 45 graciously-appointed assisted living suites that include spacious studios to two-bedroom floor plans. We also provide 19 secure studios devoted to caring for residents with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Mountain Shadows’ amenities and services include a range of wellness programs and activities and three tasty, daily meals prepared by our Executive Chef. Our community also offers an onsite theatre, library, salon, fitness room, spa bath, and tropical aquarium as well as a secure courtyard for our memory care residents. Mountain Shadows provides 24/7 care, a licensed nurse, and an outstanding staff that feels privileged to serve seniors. Please contact us to set up a tour of our beautiful assisted and memory care community. At MorningStar at Mountain Shadows, we represent the very best in senior living with a unique mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.” We have built a foundation on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve to create a true “home” for residents at the foot of the majestic Rockies. Please schedule a visit to experience firsthand our beautiful senior living community. While it is true that we are all living longer, there are some steps you can take to help make those years healthier than ever. The National Institute of Health recommends that seniors incorporate the following habits into their daily lives: eat a balanced diet; keep your mind and body active; do not smoke; get regular checkups; and practice safety habits to avoid accidents and prevent falls.
The Family Doctor website also offers some commonsense advice on how even small changes in your lifestyle can improve your health even if you are already a senior. Their primary recommendation is to add physical activity to your daily life and eat food that is enriched with fiber. By increasing your daily physical activity, it will help improve the strength of your bones and muscles. In addition we know that stronger muscles can help to prevent falls, and in the event you do experience a fall, those stronger bones are less apt to break. Another benefit to daily physical activity is that your brain also benefits. The article cites studies that indicate people who regularly exercise are better able to make decisions. Furthermore, even if you have never exercised on a regular basis, the experts say the benefits outweigh the risk of an exercise-related injury. By daily exercising, you can help improve many chronic health problems such as diabetes and heart disease. Seniors new to exercising should consult their health care provider before they begin. Once they are given the go ahead, they need to start slowly. Walking is one of the easiest exercises to do and experts recommend breaking up 30 minutes of daily activity into two or three increments. Consider walking for 15 minutes twice a day or do 10 minutes 3 times a day. Strength training also offers seniors benefits but again the suggestion is to begin slowly. Start with 1 or 5-pound weights and do a few exercises at a time. Resistance bands are also easy to use and can help to strengthen upper arms and leg muscles. Lastly the article suggests increasing the fiber in your diet; it can improve your health in a number of ways. Fiber gets your colon working better and reduces the risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and cancer. In addition it may help to lower cholesterol levels. This post is for information purposes only; please consult your health care providers with any health concerns. The unique mission statement of MorningStar of Littleton, “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 our exceptional assisted living community. Sources: nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/healthyaging.html,familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/seniors/staying-healthy/good-health-habits-at-age-60-and-beyond.html If you have recently been diagnosed with wet age-related macular degeneration (AMD), you may feel relieved to put a name to what has been going on with your vision. However, on the other hand you are now probably worried about the information your doctor shared regarding the fact that wet AMD can eventually lead to vision loss.
To better understand AMD, you need to know that it affects the back of the eye called the retina. As J. Michael Jumper, MD, a partner of the West Coast Retina Medical Group in San Francisco and a board member of the American Society of Retina Specialists explains, “The macula is the area in the center of the retina, and that's where your eye sharply focuses when recognizing faces and reading.” Furthermore while there are two types of AMD (wet and dry), wet AMD is a progression of dry AMD rather than a separate condition. Luckily most people do not progress from dry AMD to wet AMD. Doctors say while there is no cure for wet AMD, it is important to get regular eye exams as there are therapies and treatments to help lessen the damage from the disease and preserve your vision. Dr. Jumper says. "There’s now a good chance of maintaining vision with proper treatment. The earlier wet AMD is detected and the better vision is when treatment is started, the better the long-term outcome may be." The American Academy of Ophthalmology says while the disease progresses slowly the symptoms of wet AMD include seeing a dark spot or several dark spots in the center of your field of vision. Another sign is noticing lines or a grid appear wavy or blurry. Age is the biggest risk factor for wet AMD and more common in people 60 years or older. The disease also has other risk factors such as being Caucasian, a family history of AMD, smoking, heart disease, high cholesterol, and being overweight. Doctors say eating foods rich in saturated fats may also contribute to wet AMD. This blog is for informational purposes only, please consult your health care provider regarding any changes to your vision. MorningStar at Jordan Creek proudly 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 amid a beautiful setting. Please schedule a tour to discover the newest community in the West Des Moines area. Source: everydayhealth.com/hs/managing-wet-amd/understanding/?xid=cs_001_023_106&gclid=Cj0KCQjwttbWBRDyARIsAN8zhbL9KNaZNax997eubZPP4-b7VcTWXoRbFLSvNoe6SmaA2MfujBFH7qcaAhkFEALw_wcB The American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends that “adults with no signs or risk factors for eye disease should receive a baseline comprehensive eye evaluation at age 40. Individuals without risk factors aged 40 to 54 should be examined by an ophthalmologist every 2 to 4 years. Individuals without risk factors aged 55 to 64 should be examined by an ophthalmologist every 1 to 3 years.” They add that seniors 65 years and older without risk factors should be examined by an ophthalmologist every 1 to 2 years as the incidence of unrecognized ocular disease increases with age.
Since many age-related eye problems do not exhibit early symptoms, getting regular eye exams and being aware of any changes to your vision is critical. In addition it is important to remember that other health problems such as diabetes and hypertension as well as some medication can cause eye-related issues. Your exam should include a check of your vision, coordination of eye muscles, peripheral vision, pupil response to light and color testing. Also the doctor will examine your eyelid inside and out along with the interior and back of the eye. A measurement of your eye fluid pressure will also be done that consists of a puff of air onto the eye with an instrument called a tonometer. This is used to check for glaucoma and other diseases. Furthermore, you may be monitored for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) disease. This test includes trying to detect and monitor conditions affecting the macula by examining the back of your eye using special instruments. If you do not already have an eye doctor, see your health care provider for a referral. This post is intended for informational purposes only. Please consult with your health care provider if you notice any changes in your vision. The unique mission statement of MorningStar of Wheat Ridge, “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 invite you to schedule a visit to learn more about our exceptional assisted living. At MorningStar at Mountain Shadows, we proudly offer the Colorado Springs area the finest assisted living and memory care. As experienced specialist in caring for those with memory loss from Alzheimer’s or other dementia-related diseases, our community is equipped to care for residents from the onset of the disease right through to the most advanced stages.
Our loving and compassionate team considers it their calling as well as their privilege to care for your loved one. Also MorningStar’s holistic approach to memory care incorporates some of the most respected research-based care programs available. Our comprehensive care also includes assisting families to better understand and cope with the disease. When a resident joins our community, we spend time with them and their family to learn as much as we can about their life before the memory loss including their talents, vocation, and preferences. From there, we create a daily care plan based on their needs and designed to stimulate or calm in response to their mood or situation. We know that whatever the form of dementia, a person’s essence remains and our calling is to find ways to connect with and nurture that essence. Among our many wellness programs and activities, MorningStar at Mountain Shadows is proud to be an official Memories in the Making host site and offer structured painting classes for our memory-impaired residents. The Memories in the Making program gives residents with no art background the opportunity to create art that allows them to regain the ability to communicate and boost self-esteem. Our residents’ artwork is eligible for inclusion in the Alzheimer’s Association’s MIM high profile events. MorningStar at Mountain Shadows offers 45 private assisted living suites and 19 secure studios devoted to the specialized care of those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. All of our units are ready to move into and just need your furnishings and personal items to feel like home. Please contact us for information on pricing and availability. At MorningStar at Mountain Shadows, we represent the very best in senior living with a unique mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest.” We have built a foundation on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve to create a true “home” for residents at the foot of the majestic Rockies. Please schedule a visit to experience firsthand our beautiful senior living community. |
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