​Newly opened late last year, MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Beaverton enjoys an attractive setting overlooking a natural wetland near Barrows Park and the popular retail/entertainment center of Progress Ridge Townsquare.
 
Unlike many retirement communities, MorningStar of Beaverton was built as a senior living community and meticulously designed to accommodate every need of our assisted living and memory care residents.  For assisted living, we offer 66 graciously appointed suites in configurations that range from spacious studio to one- and two-bedroom floor plans as large as 974 sq. ft.   Our Reflections Neighborhood is devoted to the individualized care of those with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases and has 38 secure suites. 
 
Each of our stylish units offers high ceilings, large windows, lighting, wall-to-wall carpeting and mini blinds and is equipped with full, handicapped-accessible bathrooms and emergency call systems.  Moreover, basic cable TV and utilities are included in your monthly rent and every suite has its own heating and air conditioning system.  MorningStar also offers weekly housekeeping, laundry and linen services and daily spot cleaning and trash removal. Also, in case you wondered, we are pet friendly. 
 
We encourage you to visit our website and take a look at the variety of floor plans as we feel sure your will find the perfect configuration for your needs.  For example, we offer assisted living studio suites from 379 to 390 sq. ft.  Our memory care studios start at 325 sq. ft. and go up to 423 sq. ft.    Assisted living one-bedroom units range from 514 to 651 sq. ft. and memory care one-bedrooms go from 513 to 537 sq. ft. 
 
While at our website, you can also set up a tour or email us for pricing and availability. We love showing off our community and we think you will see why our residents are proud to call us “home.”
 
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 schedule a tour to discover our new assisted living and memory care community.
 

​If you have wondered how to make the most of your time when you visit a relative or friend suffering from Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, take some tips from the experts.  They have the experience to help your visit go more smoothly.    
 
Their first tip is to adjust to your loved one as they are now and do not expect to have the same type of conversations with them as you once did.  As dementia care specialist Vivian Green Korner explains, “Conversations may become less intellect to intellect and more emotion to emotion.”
 
Another thing, focus on what the person still has rather than focusing on what they have lost.  They may enjoy stories about the past as well as love hearing music that reminds them of when they were young.  Anthony Cirillo, president of The Aging Experience and host of the Virtual Summit for Caregivers, say that, “Music activates something in people no matter how advanced their dementia.”  Also it may be helpful to bring photos, books or even tasty treats to share with your loved one. 
 
In addition don’t waste time asking a lot of questions that may just confuse the person, instead, just live in the moment.  Talk about things you are seeing such as the color of the leaves on a tree outside the window or a pretty picture in the room.  If the person appears to be getting agitated, suggest getting up and taking a little walk as often a change of scenery can help to change their mood. 
 
Remember it is important to make eye contact as a lot of your communication with the person will be non-verbal.  Experts also suggest touching a person before you start to speak as touch is a powerful communicator especially as their verbal skills are starting to diminish.   
 
Along with 66 graciously appointed suites for assisted living, MorningStar of Beaverton offers 38 secure suites devoted to the individualized, specialized care of residents with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.  As dementia specialists, we understand the disease and provide care that treats the individual with the dignity and respect they deserve.  Please see our website for more. 
 
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 schedule a tour to discover our new assisted living and memory care community.
 
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Are you looking for a job that is more than just a paycheck, but rather a real career that will allow you to grow both professionally and personally?  How about the opportunity to make a difference in the world by serving seniors? If this sounds like something you are interested in, we invite you to take a look at the various assisted living jobs our beautiful Phoenix area MorningStar Senior Living communities have available.  Our locations include MorningStar at Arcadia, MorningStar of Fountain Hills, MorningStar at Arrowhead, and MorningStar at Golden Ridge, and offer independent living, assisted living and memory care.   

Our job openings are diverse in their educational and experience requirements but one of the first things we look for in all of our applicants are virtues such as kindness, character and selflessness.  We know these qualities are what the MorningStar brand is built on and what our residents and their families have come to expect from our distinguished team.

One of the open positions at our communities is care managers.  These hardworking individuals are the very heartbeat of our homes as they assist our residents with their personal daily care activities.  It is a position where you are sure to become a trusted friend of the residents and the families with whom you interact with as well as enjoy the comradery and support from fellow team members.   You will be encouraged to use your unique talents to find solutions to help improve the lives of our residents, and as we promote from within whenever possible, you will have a path for career advancement.

If you have a big heart and a felt calling to serve, please visit MorningStar’s Career page to find a link to “Assisted Living Jobs – Phoenix to see the full listing of our open positions.  You will also find a description of each job and a link to an online application.  For further information, email or call us.

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 wish to thrive professionally and personally, please visit MorningStar’s Career page for a link to rewarding assisted living jobs in Phoenix.

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At MorningStar of Beaverton, we opened in November 2018 committed to providing the best senior living Beaverton Oregon has to offer.  We proudly provide the area’s seniors high-quality assisted living and memory care.  As experienced specialists 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 Reflections Neighborhood, 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. 
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All memory care residents are encouraged to participate in a full range of daily wellness programs and activities designed to support and engage their physical, intellectual, spiritual, and social connections.  Each day offers a variety of physical exercise suitable for our residents.  We also offer musical entertainment, crafts, games and sing-alongs as well as planned outings.  A few examples of our scheduled activities include Chair Exercise, Noodle Baseball, Baking Club, Name that Tune, Bingo, Word Games, and Evening Meditation. 
 
MorningStar of Beaverton offers 66 private assisted living suites and 38 secure suites devoted to the specialized care of those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.  All of our suites 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. 
 
The unique mission statement of MorningStar of Beaverton, “to honor, to serve, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities.  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 senior living Beaverton Oregon offers.
 

In case you haven’t heard, MorningStar has opened a new community in Beaverton, Oregon which has two Reflections Neighborhoods specifically designed to care for those with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases. While MorningStar may be new to Beaverton, our team is highly experienced in serving seniors, understanding how to provide residents with a quality of life other memory care communities simply cannot match.
 
In the Reflections Neighborhoods we are set up to care for those from the early onset of the disease right through to the most advanced stages.  Our team has been specially trained in our unique, holistic approach to memory care that begins by treating each resident with the utmost respect and compassion. Each day finds our memory care residents participating in a variety of purposeful and recreational activities, including special events and scheduled outings.
 
We bring a deep understanding of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia to our care and recognize that the essence of the person still exists – our job is to find ways to connect with that essence regardless of the level of memory loss.  Before a person moves in, we meet with them and their family to learn everything we can about the person’s history including their vocation, talents and interests.  This information helps us to develop a trust with the person and create an individualized care plan.  Our team uses a variety of techniques to calm and awaken memories, support capabilities and affirm the person’s dignity and value including aromatherapy, music and art.
 
Along with memory care, MorningStar of Beaverton has 66 assisted living suites for those who require various levels of support with the activities of daily living.  Please visit our website to learn more.
 
MorningStar of Beaverton exemplifies the finest in assisted living with a 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 within a beautiful setting. Please contact us to learn more about the most trusted memory care in Beaverton.
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​The most recent statistics from the Alzheimer's Association indicate that one in ten people 65 years and older in the U.S. have Alzheimer's, and as baby boomers age, the number is expected to grow.  Furthermore, the Alzheimer’s Association cites a statistic showing that more than 16 million Americans are caring for a family member with Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia.  If you are currently in that position, remember you are not alone and there are many resources designed to help. 
 
It is a fact that caring for someone with Alzheimer’s is a big job and it can take a toll on the health and wellbeing of a family caretaker, which is why it is imperative to recognize when the task becomes too difficult.  This is the time to make meaningful lifestyle changes for both you and the person with dementia, and one option is to look into an assisted living community that offers specialized memory care. 
 
At A Place for Mom website, they discuss some of the reasons why memory care should be considered for both the safety of the person suffering with the disease as well as for the benefit of caretakers.  The habit of “wandering” is one of those circumstances and can be a frequent problem of dementia, posing a safety risk including an increase in falls and injuries. Another common trait of Alzheimer’s is a condition known as “sundowner syndrome,” which causes a person to become agitated and to exhibit aggressive behavior later in the day that can be very disruptive.  
 
Also, communities with devoted memory care neighborhoods like MorningStar at Golden Ridge are specifically designed to safely and securely care for a person with Alzheimer’s unlike most private homes.   In addition memory care offers 24/7 care providers that are available to deal with situations even in the dead of night.  Furthermore, as the disease progresses, care needs become even more demanding and can be overwhelming for a family caregiver.   
 
MorningStar at Golden Ridge proudly provides the very best in independent and assisted 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 memory care at our new community.
 

Searching for memory care a step above what a typical assisted living facility offers?  We encourage you to consider the newly opened MorningStar of Beaverton. 
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In our community memory care takes place within our Reflections Neighborhood.  We offer 38 secure suites devoted to the personalized care of those with memory impairment from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia and can accommodate those in the onset of the disease right through to the more advanced stages. The philosophy motivating our care is based on one of MorningStar’s mission statements that says, “To value all seniors as gifted and contributing individuals.” From this principle comes our attentiveness to the unique voice, the rights and preferences, of each resident.

We have a deep understanding of the different forms of dementia including Alzheimer’s that helps us to compassionately care for our memory impaired residents and to find the best ways to interact and communicate with them.  MorningStar’s specially trained staff uses an array of multi-sensory activities including art, dance, music, aromatherapy, life skills, exercise and animals to heal and comfort.   
 
Furthermore, we take the time to get to know a resident through interviews with their family members in order to learn about their history, vocation, talents and preferences.  We then use this knowledge to help us design an individualized care plan for the person.  
 
In addition our Reflections Neighborhood provides daily health monitoring, assistance with meals prepared by our Executive Chef, scheduled outings and special events, and an enclosed, secure patio and courtyard.  Our memory care suites accommodate a resident’s own furniture and mementos so they are sure to feel right at home.  Contact us to learn more about our exceptional 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 discover why we are a step above an ordinary assisted living facility.
 

​Along with options for independent living and assisted living, MorningStar at Golden Ridge has 35 secure suites for those suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and other memory impairments.  Our team feels privileged to provide highly specialized, individualized care for seniors in the onset of the disease right through to the most advanced stages. 
 
Our resident-directed approach to memory care respects the dignity and value of each person and supports choice and independence as much as possible.  All of our memory care suites are within our Reflections Neighborhood, which is designed to accommodate the needs of our special residents.    
 
Memory care residents are able to move freely about in a safe environment that includes a secure courtyard reserved just for them.  We also provide three daily meals served in our inviting dining room where residents and staff eat together.  In addition residents are provided 24-hour care with daily health monitoring, and the expertise of a full-time licensed nurse.
 
MorningStar’s memory care comes from a deep understanding of the disease and we create an individualized care plan for each resident based on their background, preferences and abilities. Our compassionate, professional staff uses multi-sensory cues to calm and awaken memories and to support capabilities. All residents are encouraged to participate in a variety of purposeful activities that include music, life skills, art, entertainers and exercise as well as our special events and outings.
 
Please visit MorningStar at Golden Ridge’s website for more information about our community.  If you like what you see, go ahead and set up a visit.  We understand families feel traumatized by the sobering diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, and we want you to know we are here to support you as well as your loved one.    
 
At MorningStar at Golden Ridge, we proudly exemplify the best in independent and assisted living with a 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 with the goal of creating a true home for residents in a beautiful, peaceful setting. Please contact us to learn more about our compassionate, specialized memory care.
 

​If your loved one is suffering from Alzheimer’s or another dementia-related disease, you may be coming to the realization that their needs are more than you can manage on your own and are ready for help.  If that sounds like you, it is now time to start researching the various care options in your area. 
One choice is to place your family member in an assisted living facility specifically designed to serve the needs of those with dementia.  Memory care provides long-term, intensive care that is more specialized and comprehensive than other senior living options.  Most are equipped to care for residents at all stages of the disease and include 24-hour supervision.  The communities are secure to reduce the risks of wandering and many have features such as color-coding to help residents safely navigate through the hallways. 
 
You will also find the best memory care communities provide programs that address the needs of residents such as helping to calm or provide stimulation as needed and can actually offer your loved one a better quality of life.  Communities that provide memory care report they are able to reduce medications and medication side effects as well as increase nutrition and wellness.  They also say residents have fewer falls, injuries, and hospital visits; along with more independence and social interactions. Most importantly, memory care facilities cite that as many as three-fourths of their residents experience improvement or maintain their level of mental functioning.
 
If you are in the Beaverton area, we encourage you to visit our website.  MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care of Beaverton has 38 secure suites in our Reflections Neighborhood that are devoted to the individualized care of those with Alzheimer’s or other types of memory loss.    
 
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 discover why we are a step above an ordinary assisted living facility.
 
Source: aplaceformom.com/blog/2013-11-4-memory-care/