As there is not one standard or definition for assisted living, this means that each community has its own distinct “personality” as well as offers various levels of care and services. In order to really experience each community, you need to see it firsthand.
While we understand you do not have the time to tour lots of different communities, experts suggest you narrow down a location and focus on places within that area. Now do your homework. Research should include visiting each community’s website, reading online reviews, and getting recommendations from friends, family and medical professionals. Once you do narrow down the search, be prepared to ask the right questions to ensure the community will be able to meet your loved one’s needs as well as their personality. At MorningStar at Jordan Creek, we understand that touring our community is a very important part of making the final decision on whether we are the right choice. In fact we think it is so critical that you bring your loved one for a visit that we have a convenient online form to request a tour. While we will tailor your tour to include your priorities, we do ask that you allow at least 45 minutes for your visit. Also we would love to have you join us for lunch (just let us know when you schedule) and if you do, please plan to be here for 90 minutes to give you time for a leisurely meal. Visit our website to read more about our community and then fill out our “Schedule a Tour” form to see firsthand why residents are proud to call MorningStar at Jordan Creek home. Our team will get back to you ASAP to set up a convenient day and time. With 56 bright suites for assisted living and 29 secure suites devoted to the specialized care of residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, we invite you to come and take a look. 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.
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The Alzheimer’s Association recently released their “2018 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures” report. In it, it shows that for the second consecutive year the total payments to care for people with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia are estimated to exceed a quarter of a trillion dollars. “The projected $277 billion total is an increase of almost $20 billion from last year. By 2050, costs are expected to surpass $1 trillion.”
The report also shows that the number of Americans who are afflicted with Alzheimer is growing every year. It is estimated that 5.7 million people in our country have Alzheimer’s and every 65 seconds someone develops the disease. Based on those figures, the Alzheimer’s Association now predicts that 14 million people will have the disease by 2050. These numbers are making the disease one of the most expensive in the country. However one important point highlighted in the report is the assumption that if more people are diagnosed in the early stages of the disease, it could save the country “as much as $7.9 trillion over the lifetimes of those living with it.” Although there is currently no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, drug and non-drug treatments can help with both cognitive and behavioral symptoms. The 2018 report says that an early diagnosis can also be beneficial to the person’s caregivers and family. Keith Fargo, director of scientific programs and outreach for the Alzheimer's Association, states that "We must continue to attack Alzheimer's through a multidimensional approach that advances research while also improving support for people with the disease and their caregivers." From 2000 to 2015, deaths from the disease increased 123 percent and Alzheimer’s is now the sixth-leading cause of death in the U.S. At MorningStar at Mountain Shadows, we offer loving and compassionate assisted living and memory care. Our team is committed to providing a lifestyle of comfort, wellness and community in a “true home” setting. 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. Source: usnews.com/news/health-care-news/articles/2018-03-20/report-alzheimers-disease-will-cost-us-277b-in-2018 If you would like the freedom to enjoy your retirement years without many worries, we invite you to take a look at MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care of Littleton. For assisted living, we offer 65 stylish, private suites in a variety of configurations. From spacious studios to one-bedroom and two bedroom floor plans over three levels, our suites are meticulously designed so all you need is to bring your furnishings and personal items. Each unit offers high-end finishes and includes lighting, high ceilings, large windows, wall-to-wall carpeting and mini blinds.
For memory care residents, our Reflections Neighborhood has 20 secure suites that are devoted to the individualized care of those with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases. Our team feels honored to care for our tender residents, and in fact, MorningStar of Littleton was named as an “Alzheimer’s Association Leader in Dementia Care.” To be recognized as such, a senior living community must enroll at least 75% of its staff in eight-hour of training. The program encompasses brain pathology, communication techniques, and methods of lessening agitation with non-pharmaceuticals. We are proud to report that 84% of our staff has participated in the training. Located in Littleton, CO, our community is nestled at the foot of the majestic Rockies and within a few miles of beautiful Bear Creek Lake Regional Park, a massive 2,600-acre nature area. We are also conveniently located to hospitals, banks, shopping malls, restaurants, and grocery stores. Furthermore MorningStar of Littleton provides a whole host of wellness programs and activities to engage residents intellectually, physically, spiritually, and socially. If you take a look at our monthly calendar posted on our website, you will see a variety of daily activities that are inspirational and motivating as well as just plain fun. Additionally our excellent food service is incomparable to other senior living communities. If all this sounds like something you or a loved one would be interested in, we invite you schedule a visit to see our gorgeous community in person. MorningStar of Littleton exemplifies the very best in senior living with our 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 nestled at the foot of the majestic Rockies. Please set up a tour to experience firsthand our beautiful senior living community. As we age, engaging in memory exercises is just important as physically excising our bodies. The Alzheimer’s Association offers recommendations on some easy ways to daily exercise our brain with activities that include reading, writing and doing crossword or other puzzles, playing games and attending events such as lectures or plays.
They state that there are four areas we can work on to help reduce our risk of cognitive decline: physical health and exercise, diet and nutrition, cognitive activity, and social engagement. In fact research has found that simply by keeping our brains active, we can actually increase its vitality and may even help to generate new brain cells. An article on the “6 simple steps to keep your mind sharp at any age” from the Harvard Health Publication outlines ways to help prevent cognitive decline and reduce your risk of dementia. The article stresses the importance of continuing to learn as challenging our brains with mental exercises is “believed to activate processes that help maintain individual brain cells and stimulate communication among them.” MorningStar of Wheat Ridge could not agree more. Our senior living community is loaded with activities that are not only fun but also help to stimulate our brains. Just a quick look at our monthly calendar shows an abundance of activities such as word, board, and trivia games that help to challenge our brains. Residents at MorningStar enjoy games such as American trivia, hangman, Bingo, dice games, and word search. Regardless of personal interest, our seniors find plenty to do to keep them interested in life. With a range of activities such as painting, sing-alongs, arts and crafts, and fun-filled card games, residents stay social and keep their brains active. MorningStar of Wheat Ridge’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 beautiful surroundings and resort-style amenities, MorningStar of Wheat Ridge invites you to learn more about our senior living community. Sources: alz.org/we_can_help_stay_mentally_active.asp health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/6-simple-steps-to-keep-your-mind-sharp-at-any-age Research has shown that people with dementia benefit physically, emotionally, socially and mentally from a connection between humans and animals. Whether they are a furry, feathery or scaly friend, it appears that animals have the ability to trigger memories of a person’s past animals and to help them feel more at ease.
In numerous studies, therapeutic animals have drastically improved dementia symptoms and helped to combat anxiety, agitation, irritability, depression and loneliness. Experts say that as you “cuddle, stroke and talk to an animal, your body releases endorphins as well as other feel-good hormones such as oxytocin, prolactin and dopamine. This helps lower blood pressure, relieve pain, and foster a sense of calm and joy.” Many people suffering from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia lose the ability to initiate and maintain social relationships as the disease progresses. Dr. Mara Baun, a professor and associate dean for research at the UNMC College of Nursing has extensively studied the psychological benefits pets provide to those with Alzheimer's disease. In her research, she found that when a therapy dog visited patients with dementia, residents were less “disoriented, wandered less and were less likely to be aggressive.” Dr. Baun says that dogs are the classic example of an animal’s unconditional love and therapy dogs offer a missing element of physical and social contact. In fact therapy dogs will approach a resident with dementia regardless of their physical or mental deterioration. They provide a distraction from the person’s agitation as the dogs allow the person to pet, hug and interact with them. At MorningStar at Jordan Creek, we strongly believe in the power of animals’ unconditional love and periodically bring in therapy animals to visit with our memory care residents. In addition to our loving, compassionate memory care, we also offer assisted living, and in case you wondered, Jordan Creek is a pet friendly community! Please visit our website to learn more. 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: caring.com/articles/pet-therapy-dementia At MorningStar at Mountain Shadows, we know how to have fun. Along with a monthly calendar filled with wellness programs, activities and special events, we also take a field trip on every Friday.
Our adventures thus far have taken us to many interesting places including the Pioneer Museum, the Denver Aquarium, Bear Creek Nature Center, movie theaters, and the Discovery Space Museum to name but a few. Furthermore we still have all kinds of places lined up that we would like to visit. Check out our monthly calendar to see the destinations of the field trips we will take that month. Looking at May, you will see we went to the Pinon Valley Park, the Icon Movie Theater, and at the end of the month will go to the Bass Pro Shop. We have a lot of fun on our trips and everyone is enjoying the addition to our weekly routine. If you would like to join the adventure, all you have to do is to add your name to the signup sheet at the front desk and be ready for a fun Friday. We encourage you to come out and join us! Our Friday Field Trips are just one example of the things we do to engage the minds, bodies and spirits of our beloved residents. 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. Each suite is ready to move into – you just need to bring your furnishings and personal items. Visit our website to set up a tour or to contact us for pricing and availability information. 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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