Our beautiful senior living communities in the greater Phoenix area include MorningStar at Arcadia, MorningStar of Fountain Hills, MorningStar at Arrowhead, and our newest community, MorningStar at Golden Ridge. Each of our loving residential homes is seeking compassionate individuals with a felt calling to serve to fill a variety of assisted living jobs.
If the idea of working in senior living is new to you, you may be unaware of the many rewards it offers both personally as well as professionally. Assisted living communities such as MorningStar’s Phoenix homes offer free specialized training such as our proprietary Radiance service initiative, our Lavender Sky memory care program, CPR, and other meaningful training. These programs are intended to establish your status as a professional service provider. Another great thing about working in assisted living is your co-workers. You will find yourself working alongside men and women who have also prioritized serving others as a worthy pursuit, and understand the magnitude of their contributions to society. Furthermore as they too are dealing with some of the same challenges you are, they are the perfect people to understand your occasional frustrations. Working in assisted living additionally provides the opportunity for you to build special relationship with society’s true heroes – our residents. By taking the time to listen, we can learn many of life’s lessons from seniors and enjoy their incredible stories of times past. As MorningStar’s Phoenix communities are true homes and operate around-the-clock, some of our openings include evening, night and weekend shifts, and may be full or part-time positions. To enable a healthy work-life balance, we strive to honor shift preferences and to present predictable schedules. We know our homes would not be able to deliver the type of service our brand is known for without our dedicated team members, which is why we are pleased to pay competitive wages and offer comprehensive benefits. These include medical, vision, and dental as well as vacation, sick and holiday pay. Please take a look at one of our available assisted living jobs in Phoenix, Glendale, Fountain Hills or our newest home in Peoria. The MorningStar website’s Career page has more information regarding the most up-to-date openings, detailed job descriptions, and a convenient online application. At MorningStar’s Arcadia, Arrowhead, Fountain Hills & Golden Ridge communities, our unique mission statement: “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities. Our foundation is built on honoring God and valuing all seniors, and we are currently recruiting staff with a felt calling to serve. If you have the heart of a caregiver, please visit MorningStar’s Career page for a link to fulfilling assisted living jobs in Phoenix.
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The Alzheimer’s Association states that the number of adults suffering from Alzheimer’s disease is increasing and there is now an estimated 5.8 million Americans with the disease. They add that every 65 seconds someone comes down with the disease. Among that number includes approximately 200,000 people who are under the age of 65 who have younger-onset Alzheimer's. Experts also predict that as we continue to live longer, the number of those age 65 and older with Alzheimer’s will grow to 13.8 million by 2050. Right now, it is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, and currently, cannot be prevented or cured.
These sobering statistics mean that more families are finding themselves in the situation of having a family member with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. For those who are family caregivers, the Alzheimer's Association found it can take an overwhelming toll on them both physically and emotionally. Their studies show that close to 60 percent of Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers “rate their stress level as high or very high.” Approximately 40 percent of family caregivers suffer from depression and required healthcare services related to the emotional and physical toll of their caregiving. Experts recommend that if you are family caregiver that you reach out for help from a variety of sources including relatives, friends, and local community organizations. Caregiver support groups can also be helpful as you can connect with other who are dealing with the same problems. Respite care and day care centers can also give you some relief from the responsibility and difficulties of caring for someone with Alzheimer’s. Another solution is to contact MorningStar at Golden Ridge and learn about our experienced and compassionate memory care. Along with independent and assisted living options, we have 35 secure suites devoted to the individualized care of those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Please see our website for more information about the loving approach we take to memory care. MorningStar at Golden Ridge represents the best in senior living with a unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest.” We have built our foundation 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. We invite you to schedule a tour to see firsthand our exceptional independent living, assisted living and memory care. Sources: alz.org/facts/overview.asp#prevalence familydoctor.org/caring-for-a-relative-who-has-dementia/ Many people think they already know everything there is to know about senior living communities – “a place where old people go to die.” This could not be further from the truth. As the largest assisted living referral service, a Place for Mom explains, “senior assisted living is a viable option that can enhance your quality of life by empowering you to live that life the way you want to.” Today’s vibrant communities may include independent living for active seniors, assisted living for those needing help with personal daily care activities, and memory care.
In fact, assisted living communities such as MorningStar of Beaverton are specifically designed to give aging adults the opportunity to maintain their independence while providing access to the assistance they need. In addition, they get the benefit of built-in companionship as well as a range of meaningful wellness programs and activities. Another misconception about assisted living is that you will have to give up your privacy. At our community, residents have a choice of spacious private suites in a variety of floorplans with their own separate entrance. Each suite is ready to move into and just needs your furnishings and personal items. Also did you know that many of today’s communities including ours are pet friendly? We recognize that for many seniors, their pet is a part of their family, and it is essential to their wellbeing to bring that member along with them as they transition to their new home. People sometimes worry that moving into an assisted living home may further remove them from the comfort and security of knowing their family’s help is not far away. At MorningStar, you no long need to worry about the risks of living alone. We offer the comfort and security of 24/7 care so that if you need assistance in the middle of the night, someone is right there to help. Please visit MorningStar of Beaverton’s website to learn more about our loving community. We offer 66 assisted living suites in spacious studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans. Within our Reflections Neighborhood, we have 38 suites devoted to the individualized care of those with memory impairment. MorningStar of Beaverton represents the best in senior living with a unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest.” We have built our foundation 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. Call to schedule a visit to our exceptional assisted living and memory care community. Source: aplaceformom.com/senior-care-resources/articles/senior-assisted-living The MorningStar Senior Living Company’s philosophy is to reflect the character of God, which is why we have chosen to direct our resources toward elevating the lives of those most in need. To achieve these goals, we have committed to making a difference in our local communities here at home as well as throughout the world.
Our local efforts include serving our beloved seniors by operating the finest senior living communities in the country. Scatter across the Western U.S., our homes offer independent living, assisted living and memory care and include four beautiful homes right here in the Phoenix area. These include MorningStar at Arcadia, MorningStar of Fountain Hills, MorningStar at Arrowhead, and MorningStar at Golden Ridge. Also as senior care professionals, one of the obvious places to focus our volunteer efforts on here in our own local communities is in service to organizations like the Alzheimer’s Association. Throughout the year we raise funds as well as host and participate in events such as uplifting celebrations of “The Longest Day” and the “Walk to End Alzheimer’s.” Around the world, MorningStar’s Vision and Mission includes being agents of justice and defenders of the poor, particularly children who find themselves trapped in broken societies and abject poverty in the world’s most remote places. One such project has been investing in the people of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua. MorningStar Founder/CEO, Ken Jaeger first visited the area in 2010 where he met Pastor Earl Bowie and his fledging orphan ministry, Casa Bernabé. Today our concentrated volunteer efforts have made a loving difference in the orphanage, which today serves 140 children, and the surrounding village. If you would love to be part of a company such as MorningStar, we currently have posted assisted living jobs in our Phoenix communities that include cooks, medication care managers/QMAPs, dining room servers, and housekeepers. Whatever your role is with us, you will receive competitive wages and comprehensive benefits. Please visit our website to find a list of job openings, complete job descriptions, and an online application. Don’t wait to serve, do it today! At MorningStar’s Arcadia, Arrowhead, Fountain Hills & Golden Ridge communities, our unique mission statement: “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities. With a foundation built on honoring God and valuing all seniors, we are currently recruiting staff with a felt calling to serve. Would you love to make a difference in a senior’s life? If so visit MorningStar’s Career page for a link to fulfilling “Assisted Living Jobs Phoenix.” The MorningStar at Arcadia, MorningStar of Fountain Hills, MorningStar at Arrowhead, and MorningStar at Golden Ridge senior living communities seek compassionate individuals drawn to the idea of working with seniors to fill a variety of job openings including housekeeping jobs. MorningStar’s housekeepers are part of a team of service professionals who understand the magnitude of their service, and the importance of working together to deliver our brand’s standard of service excellence to both residents and their families.
For many of our positions such as food servers and housekeepers, we welcome experience but do not require. As a new hire, we commit to providing you with the practical training you need to do your job well along with purposeful training that promotes the values, mission and vision of the MorningStar Company. If you join the MorningStar housekeeping team, you will work alongside a group of hardworking individuals who are proud to keep our homes looking spotless. While the job will keep you busy, you will also experience the joy of knowing you are making a difference in the lives of our remarkable residents. Moreover they will be quick to let you know how much they appreciate your hard efforts. You will also have the chance to learn about our residents’ fascinating life stories as they happily share memories of cherished items and photographs while you clean their homes. Other assisted living jobs include care managers, medication care managers/QMAPs, dining room servers, cooks, a Wellness Director and more. Our openings are both full and part-time and may include evening, night and weekend shifts. Please visit our website or contact us to learn more about open housekeeping jobs in our Phoenix area senior living communities. Remember these are not just jobs but offer the chance to make a difference in the life of a senior. We invite you to help us build our loving MorningStar family. At MorningStar’s Arcadia, Arrowhead, Fountain Hills & Golden Ridge communities, our unique mission statement: “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities. Our foundation is built on honoring God and valuing all seniors, and we are currently recruiting staff with a felt calling to serve. Visit our website for contact information regarding our housekeeping jobs in the Phoenix area. The National Resource Center on Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Aging states that, “1 in 4 older Americans have poor nutrition.” They explain that malnutrition puts them at risk of becoming overweight or underweight as well as cause weaken muscles and bones.
Poor nutrition also leaves you more vulnerable to disease and makes it harder to manage the diseases you may already have such as heart disease and diabetes. An unhealthy diet can even jeopardize a senior’s immune system and make them more susceptible to colds and flus. Furthermore, as many seniors experience a decrease in their appetite, they need to increase the nutrient density of their food, not necessarily portion size. This means eating a well-balanced diet chock-full of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients as well as more fiber. Avoid foods high in processed sugars, saturated and trans fats, and salt. Eating alone can also decrease a senior’s appetite so make meals a more social occasion and serve foods that taste as good as they look and smell. At MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge, we recognize that good nutrition is vital to seniors’ health, which is why we put such an effort into the food we serve our residents. Starting with having our own Executive Chef, our meals are largely prepared from scratch and include the freshest ingredients. In addition, we offer a range of nutritional choices including low sodium, sugar free, no sugar added, vegetarian and low fat so residents can self-manage their diet. MorningStar’s chef even uses “super foods” such as acai berries, Omega 3 fats, dark chocolate, and leafy, dark greens. Furthermore, meals are served restaurant-style in our lovely dining room, which is an ideal setting to socialize and enjoy a meal together. Please visit our website for more details on all of the amenities and services offered at MorningStar at Golden Ridge. We suggest you schedule a tour to see our beautiful community in person rather than just relying on our pictures. The unique mission statement of MorningStar at Golden 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 encourage you to see for yourself the finest senior living in the area. Source: healthline.com/health/healthy-eating-for-seniors Regardless of your age, you can benefit from regular physical exercise. Studies show exercise can help prevent heart disease, diabetes, and certain forms of cancer as well as reduce the pain associated with arthritis. It can also improve balance, flexibility, endurance and strength. Staying active can even improve sleep quality and duration and enhance your mood.
Different forms of exercises offer different benefits but please remember to check with your doctor before beginning any new exercise. Stretching exercises can improve mobility and flexibility and relieve sore and stiff muscles. They can also help to reduce lower back-pain, improve posture and increase blood flow and energy. Aerobic exercises can help improve endurance and increase your breathing and heart rate. Moderate aerobic exercises for seniors include walking briskly, swimming and dancing. Doctors suggest you start slowly and build up your endurance, and if you have been inactive, start with 5 minutes of cardio a day several times a week and build from there. In addition experts say it is important for the elderly to routinely do balance exercises as they can help prevent falls. Most are easy to do and do not require any special equipment. At MorningStar of Beaverton, our mission is to provide the best senior living in the area, which includes a wide range of programs and activities as well as nutritional daily meals. WellStar, our signature wellness program, supports and encourages physical, intellectual, spiritual and social connections. Visit our website to learn more about our exceptional assisted living and memory care community. The unique mission statement of MorningStar of Beaverton, “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 visit to see firsthand the finest senior living in Beaverton. If you are looking for independent living, assisted living or memory care in the Peoria area, we invite you to take a look at MorningStar at Golden Ridge. Our spacious, private Casitas and suites are available in a variety of well-designed floor plans and have details reflective of those found throughout our beautifully appointed community. While the name “MorningStar,” may be new to you, rest assured we are not new to senior living. On the contrary, MorningStar has over 30 communities in ten states currently open or under construction all across the country.
MorningStar began in 2003 when founder, Ken Jaeger had a dream to start a senior housing company that was defined by the human touch. He says, “I wanted to re-create my grandmother’s house, a place where one can go and feel a sense of family.” From this came our guiding principles and three mission statements our company is based on:
To eloquently illustrate our mission, all of our communities have a specially commissioned piece of art hanging in them. The “Tree of Life embodies and celebrates our Mission and our Name. We encourage you to visit our website for more information, and while you are there, fill out our online form to set up a tour of our Peoria, AZ community. MorningStar Senior Living at Golden Ridge represents the finest in senior living and offers a lifestyle of comfort, wellness and community. With a foundation built on honoring God, valuing our seniors and hiring staff with a felt calling to serve, we provide a true home for residents. We invite you to learn more about our exceptional independent living, assisted living and memory care. When searching for senior living options, many people are not entirely sure what the term “assisted living” means. We will try and clarify. One of the first things to know is assisted living is not just another word for a nursing home. Nor does it offer the same level of care and typically is not as expensive.
So, what is assisted living? Assisted living is designed for seniors who want to retain their independence but require some assistance with daily personal care activities. While not all assisted living communities are the same in terms of the level of care, typically assisted living provides services for activities like bathing and dressing as well as prepared meals. At MorningStar at Golden Ridge, we create individualized care plans for each assisted living resident after talking with them and their family. Furthermore, during the course of your stay, your care plan will be regularly reviewed to ensure it addresses your needs. Also, regardless of the level of care, all residents receive the assurance of having 24/7 onsite Care Managers who help to ensure their safety and meet their every need. As a resident of MorningStar, you will get three daily meals that are meticulously prepared largely from scratch by our Executive Chef. Each meal is both nutritional and delicious and we modify recipes to address a number of different dietary restrictions including low sodium or low fat, sugar-free, no sugar, and vegetarian options. In addition, our assisted living residents have the opportunity to participate in a range of activities and programs that are designed to promote physical, intellectual and spiritual wellness. If you are looking for the best senior living in the Peoria, AZ area, we encourage you to contact us to learn more about MorningStar at Golden Ridge. The unique mission statement of MorningStar at Golden 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 encourage you to see for yourself the finest senior living in Peoria, AZ. Many older adults, especially those in assisted living communities, are no longer as steady on their feet as they used to be. This puts them in danger of a fall, which can have many serious repercussions on a seniors’ health. If you are considering getting a walker to help you move more safely around, you need to know something about them.
For starters since there are several kinds of walkers, you should consult with your healthcare provider or physical therapist to assist you on finding the most suitable one. They will make sure it is your size as well as the right type. To determine size, you should be able to stand between the rails, and the width of the walker should be level with the insides of your wrists. A professional will also teach you how to use the walker and provide tips for normal activities such as sitting down while using a walker. This is done by backing up until you feel the seat of the chair behind you. Now bend forward at your hip and reach behind with one hand to grab the armrest. Do the same with your other hand as you carefully lower yourself onto the center of the chair. Common types of walkers include a basic walker that has four legs with rubber tips on each one. To use, a person must pick up the walker as they take a step. A wheeled walker can have two fixed wheels on the front that do not swivel side to side or have rubber tips on the front legs and small wheels on the back. These walkers allow people to walk more naturally as they do not need to be picked up with each step. A three-wheel walker has one wheel in front and two in back and offers the advantage of being lighter and easier to move around in smaller spaces. Rollators are four-wheeled walkers and can be equipped with a seat for a basket. These walkers are equipped with hand brakes and are ideal for people who do not need to apply a lot of weight to the walker. However, they are not recommended for people with dementia as they may forget to use the hand brake. Are you in the process of looking at assisted living communities in the Beaverton, OR area for yourself or a loved one? We encourage you visit MorningStar of Beaverton’s website to learn more about our exceptional assisted living and memory care community. MorningStar of Beaverton 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 contact us to learn more about the finest assisted living and memory care in the area. |
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