When MorningStar of Rio Rancho opens in the next few month, our residents will be served by a team that has one thing in common – Big Hearts! While we offer a full range of resort-style amenities and care services, we feel the most important thing that sets us apart from other assisted living facilities, is a team of compassionate individuals with a felt calling to serve.
All of MorningStar of Rio Rancho’s employees are carefully selected to ensure residents get the best service and are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve. Our hiring process starts by looking for virtues such as kindness, selflessness and character, which we consider to be as important as education and experience. We also compensate our team well as we know they are vital to creating the loving atmosphere found within MorningStar homes. Investing in our team is even part of our mission statement of honoring God, valuing all seniors and investing generously in our team’s ability to serve. This include providing each employee, regardless of position, meaningful training in “Radiance,” which is more than a customer service program but an attitude of the heart that issues from a deep sincere place like a radiant beam of light. It is used to guide the way we deliver service - with sincerity and depth of purpose. Team members are also trained in Lavender Sky, MorningStar’s holistic approach and philosophy to caring for our residents with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Our gorgeous Rio Rancho community is in the city of Rio Rancho, a northern suburb of Albuquerque and renowned for its high-desert climate and breathtaking vistas (just take a look at our website’s time-lapse camera). While set in a quiet residential area at the corner of Westside Boulevard and Golf Course Road, we are a block away from the Presbyterian Rust Medical Center and a variety of shops, banks, and restaurants. Please visit our website or drop by our onsite Information Center to learn more about the area’s top assisted living and memory care community. At MorningStar of Rio Rancho, we are proud to offer the best 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 in a beautiful setting. Opening in early summer 2019, we invite you to visit our Information Center to learn more about our exceptional senior housing in Rio Rancho, NM.
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At MorningStar at Englefield Green, we feel privileged to serve those who are suffering from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia and strive each day to find ways to elevate and celebrate their lives. We accomplished this through the efforts of an extraordinary team of individuals with a felt calling to serve who are gratified to hear our residents’ families tell us how pleased they are to have their loved ones in our care.
As one daughter of a resident writes, “MorningStar is truly a quality senior living memory loss community. It was not an easy to decision to move our mother but the human touch that I have witnessed has made all the difference.” She goes on to say, “It is beautiful, clean, has great food, and lots of great activities, which encompass every activity level.” One of our resident’s husbands explains that he had carefully researched dementia care communities in the area before deciding on MorningStar at Englefield Green. He had required the highest quality of care for his beloved wife and says, “I cannot say enough good things about the level of care she receives in a safe, secure environment. The caregivers are highly trained and provide loving care that meets her (his wife’s) physical, emotional and spiritual needs. Another family with both parents in our care, wrote, “We cannot say enough about what a wonderful place this is. All of the staff is so kind and caring. They treat the resident with love, dignity and respect, and go out of their way to individualize the experience to meet the needs of each resident.” They finish by explaining how touched they have been by everyone involved in their parents’ care. One family states they had experience with another dementia care facility and that there is no comparison to what MorningStar at Englefield Green provides. They declare our community is “GREAT,” and highly recommend us. As one of the area’s premier Alzheimer’s care homes, MorningStar at Englefield Green cares for seniors with mild to advanced stages of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. We have 50 suites that include a configuration of floor plans from studios to one- and two bedroom apartments along with the amenities and services to assure your loved ones’ comfort, safety and wellbeing. MorningStar at Englefield Green embodies the very best in senior living with a distinct mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest” that sets us apart from other senior living communities. With a foundation built on honoring God, valuing seniors and investing in a staff with a felt calling to serve, we offer loving, compassionate care within a beautiful home-like setting. Please set up a tour to see for yourself our unique approach to dementia care. The CDC, the Arthritis Foundation and other partners have all come together to observe Arthritis Awareness during the month of May. The CDC reports that the widespread disease affects about one in four adults in the U.S., and currently 54 million men and women as well as an estimated 300,000 children have the disease.
Research has found that while there is a genetic predisposition to arthritis, it can also be a result of environmental factors including toxins and viruses or damage due to excessive repetitive motions. Signs you may be developing arthritis include joint pain and swelling, stiffness or deformity of joints, lumps and bumps around joints, joint tenderness, and warm or red joints. While there is no cure for arthritis, doctors recommend regular physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight and diet, and using hot and/or cold packs. Over-the-counter anti-inflammatories can also help, but before taking any medication, please consult with your health care provider. The CDC says walking can be the best form of exercise for someone suffering from arthritis. They explain that, “All adults, including adults with arthritis, should get 2 hours and 30 minutes (150 minutes) of moderate-intensity aerobic activity (i.e., brisk walking) per week and do muscle-strengthening activities two or more days a week.” If you are unable to walk any distance at one given time, they recommend taking three small 10 minute walks spread out throughout the day. The CDC reminds everyone there is no better time to begin a walking program or recommit yourself to a walking routine than during Arthritis Awareness Month. As one of the best senior living communities Fountain Hills AZ has to offer, MorningStar of Fountain Hills takes the wellbeing of our residents seriously. Our monthly calendar includes programs and activities that encourage residents to get engaged not only physically, but also intellectually, spiritually and socially. Please visit our website to learn more about our exceptional community. This post is intended for informational purposes only. Please contact your health care provider with any questions or concerns you have regarding your health. At MorningStar of Fountain Hills, we exemplify the very best in senior living with our unique 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…all of which contributes to creating a true home for residents amid a beautiful, serene setting. Please call to schedule a visit to see firsthand one of the finest senior living communities Fountain Hills AZ offers. Source: cdc.gov/features/arthritisawareness/index.html Recent statistics indicate we are living longer, and if you do reach the age of 65, you can expect to live on average another almost 20 years. Furthermore, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 41 percent of those over the age of 65 reports they are in very good or excellent health.
Experts recommend that older adults should be aware of chronic health conditions common to seniors and make lifestyle changes that may help stave off those diseases and improve their quality of life. Some of the things they suggest are to eat a healthy diet, stay physically active, quit smoking and maintain a healthy weight. If you are already coping with a chronic medical condition, following those suggestions can help you to better manage your disease as well as improve your quality of life. Experts also recommend if you do not already have a geriatrician on your healthcare team, to add one, as they have a special understanding of the things seniors are going through. The three most prevalent diseases affecting older adults in order are arthritis, heart disease and cancer. The CDC estimates arthritis affects almost 50 percent of all adults over the age of 65, and can cause pain and a lower quality of life. While the disease can “discourage you from being active, it’s important to work with your doctor to develop a personalized activity plan that, along with other treatment, can help maintain senior health.” Heart disease is the leading cause of death in adults over the age of 65, and an estimated 37 percent of men and 26 percent of women over 65 are afflicted with chronic heart disease. Doctors say it is important to exercise, eat well, get a good night’s sleep, and maintain a healthy weight in order to stave off heart disease or to better manage it. Cancer is the next most common disease in seniors and the second leading cause of death in adults over the age of 65. CDC statistics show 28 percent of men and 21 percent of woman over 65 are living with cancer. It is a disease that if caught early, is often treatable so be sure to get routine screening such as colonoscopies, mammograms, and skin checks. This post is intended for informational purposes only. Please contact your health care provider with any questions or concerns you have regarding your health. At MorningStar of Fountain Hills, we exemplify the very best in senior living with our unique 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…all of which contributes to creating a true home for residents amid a beautiful, serene setting. Please call to schedule a visit to see firsthand one of the finest senior living communities Fountain Hills AZ has to offer. Source: everydayhealth.com/news/most-common-health-concerns-seniors/ As one of the best senior living communities Fountain Hills AZ offers, we are committed to providing all of the amenities, programming and services to support the whole person – body, mind and spirit. Our wide scope of resident care helps to extend the stay of our residents even if their health changes and they require more care. We have experience in finding creative solutions that yield a higher quality of care for our residents at a lower cost to their families.
Moreover, we are pleased to give residents the benefit of our centralized, mobile Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. EHR helps to ensure quick access to health records and offers more coordinated, efficient care. It is used for assessments, care planning, incident tracking, wound care and more as well as to provide enhanced privacy and security of resident data. Our clinical services include a licensed nurse onsite and on call, 24-hour Care Managers, a CPR-trained staff member on every shift, and medication management by Certified Med Care Managers. We also offer services such as mechanical lift assistance, weights and vital monitoring, diabetic management, oxygen administration, and palliative/hospice care. Residents are offered pharmacy services, transportation to medical appointments, scheduled physician visits, onsite dental and podiatry services and much more. MorningStar of Fountain Hills has 63 private assisted living suites in a variety of configurations and floor plans. In addition, we have 28 secure memory care suites dedicated to individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Please call or visit our website to set up a tour to see firsthand our exceptional community. At MorningStar of Fountain Hills, we exemplify the very best in senior living with our unique 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…all of which contributes to creating a true home for residents amid a beautiful, serene setting. Please call to learn more about one of the finest senior living communities Fountain Hills AZ has to offer. If your parents are elderly and in poor health, they may need some help organizing and updating their paperwork. The National Institute on Aging (NIA) suggests that lending your parents a hand with this task may be one way you can help even if you live out-of-state and are not able to assist in their day-to-day care. Updated paperwork is also helpful to you and other caregivers in the case of a medical crisis or if you are asked to weigh-in on financial, legal or other medical decisions.
The experts offer several tips on what you need to gather and should include your parents’ medical records and a current list of medications and dosages. Also, you want any record of their sources of income and assets such as bank accounts, pensions, life insurance policies, IRAs, 401(k)s, and other investments. You additionally will need a list of their liabilities, and if they own a home, find out what their monthly/annual obligations are including mortgage payments, property taxes and insurance. This is a good time to find out if they have a will or to discuss with them any plans they may have already made or need to make regarding advance directives including a durable power of attorney. Planning for future health care decisions is important as it ensures a person gets the medical care they want if they are unable to speak for themselves. You will probably need to plan on spending some time with your parents in order to get everything organized but it will be worth it in the long run. The NIA cautions that older people can be protective of their personal and financial information so be respectful. Explain that you are not being nosy but rather want to be prepared in the event of an emergency. If your parent needs more care than they can get at home, we encourage you to consider one of the best senior living communities Fountain Hills AZ has to offer, MorningStar of Fountain Hills. Our luxury community is designed to meet the needs of seniors with unparalleled assisted living and memory care. At MorningStar of Fountain Hills, we exemplify the very best in senior living with our unique 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…all of which contributes to creating a true home for residents amid a beautiful, serene setting. Please call to schedule a visit to see firsthand one of the finest senior living communities Fountain Hills AZ offers. Along with the arrival of summer, come the hotter temperatures. While many of us look forward to this time of year, it is important to note that extremely hot weather can be hazardous for our elderly loved ones and especially for those suffering from Alzheimer’s.
Experts explain that the reason seniors are more susceptible to heat related illnesses is a combination of factors such as: “alteration in fluid balance, inability to afford air conditioning or other cooling methods, medications that cause an increased susceptibility to heat stroke (as a result of interruption in normal fluid balance), and more.” In fact the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) say that heat-related deaths in seniors are most likely under reported each year. For someone suffering from Alzheimer’s, extreme heat can heighten the symptoms of Alzheimer’s including confusion, irritability and dizziness. The risk of heat-related illness in people with dementia can be exacerbated by their being under or overweight, and/or having blood pressure and circulatory issues. The Huff Post’s AlzLive Blog warns caretakers that many medications including those targeted to treat Alzheimer’s can interfere with the body’s ability to regulate heat. There are several things you can do to help the person stay cool and avoid a heat-related illness. To start with, make sure they drink plenty of fluids (avoid sugared drinks and tea and coffee). Stay indoors during the hottest times of day and have your loved one wear lightweight, light colored clothing. Use air conditioning and make sure their bedding is lightweight and clean. Experts say most importantly remember the individual not be able to express their discomfort so it may be up to you to notice any changes or distress they are experiencing. At MorningStar at Englefield Green, we are a team of compassionate, professionals who feel privileged to serve our most “tender residents.” We also consider the care and support of our residents’ family members to be part of our job as we know how traumatizing a diagnosis of dementia can be for the entire family. Please visit our website to schedule a tour of one of the area’s best Alzheimer’s care homes. MorningStar at Englefield Green embodies the very best in senior living with a distinct mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest” that sets us apart from other senior living communities. With a foundation built on honoring God, valuing seniors and investing in a staff with a felt calling to serve, we offer loving, compassionate care within a beautiful home-like setting. Contact us, your loved one deserves compassionate, experienced dementia care. Source: alzu.org/blog/2015/08/15/tips-for-avoiding-heat-related-illnesses-in-seniors-with-alzheimers-disease/ huffingtonpost.ca/alzlive/hot-temperatures-alzheimers-senirs_b_9616558.html MorningStar of Fountain Hills is one of four MorningStar communities in the Valley of the Sun, and provides assisted living and memory care with beautiful spaces both inside and out along with a care team that feels privileged to serve seniors.
Starting with our attractive exterior including an atrium with a water feature, second floor veranda and fireside patio and porches, MorningStar of Fountain Hills is a place anyone would be proud to call home. Also, our scenic outdoor strolling paths provide residents and their families the opportunity to get out and enjoy the beautiful Arizona weather. We are located in the scenic desert town of Fountain Hills, and our private suites offer a view of the iconic lake fountain, whose geyser shoots water to a height of 562 feet every hour. In addition, our spacious building offers lots of inviting common areas that include a living room, life enrichment center, library, chapel/theater and a bistro. Meals are served restaurant-style in a charming dining room, or for special occasions, we offer a private dining room for intimate dinners. As the Gallery page pictures on our website indicate, MorningStar of Fountain Hills was designed for our residents’ utmost comfort. We encourage you to visit our website for contact information regarding one of the finest senior living communities Fountain Hills AZ has to offer. Our community has 63 assisted living suites and 28 suites devoted to the individualized care of residents with memory impairment. We look forward to meeting you and your family. At MorningStar of Fountain Hills, we exemplify the very best in senior living with our unique 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…all of which contributes to creating a true home for residents amid a beautiful, serene setting. Please call to schedule a visit to see firsthand one of the finest senior living communities Fountain Hills AZ offers. At MorningStar of Fountain Hills, we understand seniors may feel anxious when facing a move into assisted living. Often the decision is necessitated by a sudden change in the person’s ability to continue to live safely at home. Even if the decision is of a more gradual nature, it is still a big change; but there are things family members can do to help make it a smoother transition.
One thing experts agree on is that you need to remember to include your senior loved one in on the plans. This starts with including them in the process of choosing the community - remember it will be their new home. When you forget to ask for their input, it can make them feel as if they are losing their independence. While it is time consuming to visit senior living communities, we suggest you only take your parent with you after you have narrowed the choices down to a couple. Be sure to encourage their opinion and make sure they have an opportunity to ask questions during the community’s tour. Another thing your loved one will most likely need is help with the moving process. If they are still living in the family home, they will have to do lots of downsizing, which in itself can be stressful. Trying to decide what is important to keep, what to give away to family or friends, and what to donate or sell is not easy. Keep in mind the move to their new home will be smoother if they have familiar furnishings and treasured mementos around them. Also while respecting their feelings, gently remind them their new home may be smaller and they do not want to be overwhelmed with too much “stuff.” If you are looking for one of the best senior living communities Fountain Hills AZ offers, we encourage you to visit our website to learn more about MorningStar. Our goal is to make the retirement years of our residents as carefree as possible by providing a lifestyle of comfort, wellness and community. Located in the center of beautiful Fountain Hills, our home has beautiful common areas and assisted living suites in a variety of floor plans. In addition, our Reflections Neighborhood offers secure suites devoted to the individualized care of those with memory impairment from Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related conditions. At MorningStar of Fountain Hills, we exemplify the very best in senior living with our unique 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…all of which contributes to creating a true home for residents amid a beautiful, serene setting. Please call to schedule a visit to see firsthand one of the finest senior living communities Fountain Hills AZ has to offer. |
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