Experts agree that walking is beneficial to seniors’ health as it can stop bone mass loss, strengthen leg and abdominal muscles, and improve circulation by helping to lower blood pressure and reduce the risk for heart disease. Walking can also lead to weight loss or maintain your weight, help you sleep better, increase your mental sharpness, and improve balance and stability. It can even increase your lifespan. However if you have not exercised in a while, doctors recommend you start slowly and only gradually increase your distance and pace.
If you let your health care provider know you are going to start walking, they can help you determine a safe starting point. From the onset you may only be able to walk a short distance, but over time, you will be able to go farer and should start noticing benefits fairly quickly. Additionally experts say even if you need a cane or a walker to safely move about, don’t let that stop you from walking, just take it with you. Also wear properly fitted comfortable shoes that provide good arch support. If you have foot problems, talk to your doctor about orthopedic shoes. Remember do not overexert yourself. Walk at a safe pace and keep in mind that the most important thing is to just get started. For your safety, tuck your cell phone into a pocket that you can easy get to if the need arises and stay hydrated. To help keep you motivated, walk with a buddy or join a walking group. At MorningStar at Golden Ridge, we wholeheartedly agree that walking is great exercise for seniors and we offer many opportunities for exercise including walking for our independent living and assisted living residents. Please visit our website to learn more about our beautiful senior living community, activities and programs, and our wide range of amenities. Please consult your health care provider before starting any type of exercise. 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.
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While some seniors feel strongly about remaining in their homes after retirement, other seniors have discovered the many benefits of moving into an independent living community. MorningStar at Golden Ridge invites you to take a closer look at some of the advantages.
MorningStar at Golden Ridge’s friendly and comfortable independent living consists of 38 Casitas with resort style amenities. We are conveniently located to both Peoria and Glendale, and close to shopping, restaurants, and the medical community. And if you no longer wish to drive, we provide transportation to shopping, appointments and outings by both bus and private vehicle (additional fees may apply for private use beyond scheduled programs). Our Casita homes are ideal for active seniors and include high-end finishes, side by side washer and dryer, and an attached garage. Our spacious common areas include an outdoor dining patio and a saline swimming pool with hot tub. MorningStar’s staff handles all of the maintenance, both inside and out along with twice monthly housekeeping. The base rent includes two meals per day, continental breakfast in the Clubhouse and a chef prepared meal in our beautiful dining room in the main building. Along with our beautiful surroundings, MorningStar at Golden Ridge offers a variety of Life Enrichment programs, including fitness, social, enrichment, recreational and wellness, primarily held in the Clubhouse. Activities are centered around the interests and hobbies of residents with a full monthly calendar that has something for everyone. Whether you want to attend an exercise class, play cards or a board game, get a haircut, or catch a movie, MorningStar gives you the chance to do it all on-site. Our senior living community also offers the security of predictable budgeting, which allows you to know just what your monthly expenses will be as most are included in your monthly fee. It also solves another problem many seniors face - loneliness. As we age, older adults can have difficulty getting out and about, and may be at risk for losing social ties and developing health problems that come with loneliness. MorningStar at Golden Ridge offers the advantage of a private Casita and the chance to socialize whenever you choose with built-in companionship. Furthermore, while our operating license does not permit us to extend care to those in our independent living neighborhood, we can arrange for home health agencies to serve you, if the need arises. In addition, you will get priority placement (subject to availability) if you need to move into our assisted living or memory care. Please visit our website to learn more. 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. It turns out that being a pet owner can provide a range of benefits to seniors including helping them to live longer, healthier and more enjoyable lives. One clinical study done several years ago tracked heart disease survivors after they were discharged from the hospital. Studying survivors’ medical histories, lifestyles, families, and relationships, it found that, "The presence of a pet was the strongest social predictor of survival...not just for lonely or depressed people, but everyone - independent of marital status and access to social support from human beings."
Another study done by the American Psychological Association found pets provide an important source of social support to their elderly owners. Researchers explain that senior pet owners “fared better on several well-being (e.g., greater self-esteem, more exercise) and individual-difference (e.g., greater conscientiousness, less fearful attachment) measures.” It may be the benefits come from the fact that pets offer unconditional affection and companionship. Also a pet requires seniors to stay engaged in the day-to-day process of caring for the animal as they need to feed, groom, walk and clean up after their pet. If you are thinking of getting a pet for an elderly family member, it is recommended that you consider the person’s physical health and personality. AgingCare.com says you should also take into account the following: has the person owned a pet before; does the animal have a good temperament; and will owning a pet cause a financial hardship? MorningStar of Beaverton’s goal is to provide the best senior living in the area, which is why we are happy to welcome our resident’s furry friends. Please contact us to learn more about our pet guidelines as well as our amenities, activities and wellness programs. MorningStar of Beaverton’s distinct mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior living options. 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 area’s finest senior living community. Sources: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21728449, petsfortheelderly.org, agingcare.com/Articles/benefits-of-elderly-owning-pets-113294.htm Now that senior living communities have change dramatically from the past, more and more seniors are discovering the many advantages to senior living. Whether you are a senior who requires a little extra care or an active one who desires a more carefree lifestyle, senior living communities are becoming more and more appealing.
Today’s independent living and assisted living communities offer comfortable, carefree retirement years and are designed to meet aging adults’ physical, emotional, spiritual and wellness needs. In a senior living community such as MorningStar of Arvada, residents find it easy to socialize and meet new friends as well as to engage in a variety of meaningful activities. Another benefit of senior living is you can leave behind all of the chores required of a homeowner such as mowing the lawn, shoveling snow, and other routine, time-consuming chores that can be difficult for seniors. At MorningStar of Arvada, someone else handles the maintenance while you have the freedom to concentrate on more fulfilling activities. Many times, older adults have medical conditions that result in them no longer being able or feeling comfortable driving, which is why one of MorningStar’s services includes transportation. We also provide routine trips to local shopping, entertainment venues, parks, museums and more. MorningStar of Arvada invites you to schedule a tour to see for yourself why our residents are proud to call us “home”. Our community has 112 independent and assisted living suites that include studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom floorplans (some as large as 1374 square feet). In addition, we offer 29 secure suites in our Reflections Neighborhood for memory care. MorningStar of Arvada’s distinct mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior living options. 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 area’s finest independent living, assisted living and memory care Arvada CO has to offer. Source: aplaceformom.com/blog/why-seniors-prefer-senior-living-communities/ MorningStar of Beaverton recognizes that for some, assisted living can seem out of reach for them financially, which is why we strive to help families find ways to make it affordable. One of the solutions we offer is “Companion Living.” This is where two unrelated people of the same sex share a suite, whether in assisted living or memory care.
Obviously it is ideal if you have a relative, friend or acquaintance that is looking for the same type of situation and you can pair up to share a suite with them. However we know that option is not always available so we step in and help find a suitable companion for you. We carefully pair residents together based on common backgrounds and interest as that provides a good basis for building a friendship. With this living arrangement, the rent of the shared suite is split. In addition, given the variety of floor plans and configurations we offer, you will be able to find an apartment that fits your needs. Beyond the financial advantage, companion living can help ease the transition to a senior living community. The presence of a roommate can encourage more confident socialization with the broader community, and having someone around who knows the ropes is always helpful. Also you can look out for one another’s interests and most likely be the first one to notice a change in the other’s health or abilities. Also we all know, when a friend is present, everything else suddenly feels that much better. We encourage you to visit MorningStar of Beaverton’s website to learn more about companion living. While you are there, set up a tour to visit us in person. MorningStar of Beaverton’s distinct mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest” sets us apart from other senior living options. 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 area’s finest senior living community. MorningStar of Beaverton offers assisted living and memory care to area seniors and is committed to providing a lifestyle of comfort, wellness and community for our residents. Although we think we are the area’s top assisted living home, don’t just take our word for it. Finding the best senior living yourself or a loved one is a very important decision, and a tour allows you to experience a community firsthand.
When you tour MorningStar of Beaverton, we know from the moment you walk through our door, you are sure to be impressed. Our community was designed from the ground up to accommodate our residents’ every need and is beautifully decorated throughout to provide an atmosphere of comfort, relaxation and serenity. In addition, our stylish suites reflect the rest of the community. A Place for Mom has a few tips for you when visiting an assisted living community. Look around, does the community feel fresh and clean? Observe a community activity to get an idea if residents are enjoying themselves. Also they suggest you pay attention to the staff’s friendliness. In addition, ask to see the outdoor space. If you can they recommend eating a meal as you will not only get a chance to sample the cuisine but will get to see residents in a relaxed setting. Be sure to ask questions about personal care, safety and security, housekeeping and laundry services, and move-in and move-out criteria. Above all, A Place for Mom advises that you trust your instincts. For your tour, MorningStar of Beaverton asks that you allow at least 45 minutes in order for us to show off our community. If you would like to join us for a meal (just let us know when you are setting up your tour), please expect to be with us for at least 90 minutes to allow for a leisurely meal. Visit our website and use our quick link to set up a personalized tour of our lovely community or give us a call. 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/planning-and-advice/articles/tips-for-touring-assisted-living |
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