MorningStar at Bear Creek is Designed to Meet Every Need

If you have a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or another form of memory loss, you may want to contact one of Colorado Springs’ premier Alzheimer homes, MorningStar at Bear Creek.  Our 48-suite community is equipped to care for someone in the onset of the disease right through to the most advanced stages.  

To ensure our residents feel right at home and that their every need is met, we provide a full range of amenities and services.  From the moment you walk through our door, you will discover a loving home filled with warm and inviting common areas throughout that offer a safe environment for residents to move about freely.  Our spacious community has two living rooms, a gathering room with double-sided hearth and aquarium, a sensory room, bistro, full salon, secure courtyards, strolling paths, and resident gardening beds.  We also provide transportation for scheduled outings, trips to doctor appointments and other errands. 

All 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 is begun with physical exercise which is suitable for our residents.  We also offer musical entertainment and sing-alongs as well as planned outings such as scenic drives.  A few examples of our scheduled activities include Sit & Be Fit, Fitness Friday, Scrapbook Fun, Bingo, Trivia, Art Class and Sensory & Board Games. 

Furthermore, the MorningStar at Bear Creek family has fun celebrating holidays and participating in special events such as our “Longest Day” activities in support of the Alzheimer’s Association.  On St Patrick’s Day, residents, staff, and families all enjoyed a tasty lunch and a performance by the Celtic Steps School of Irish Dance.

Please contact us to set up a tour to see firsthand our unique approach to memory care.  As dementia care specialists, we feel privileged to walk alongside our residents and their families on this unexpected journey. 

MorningStar at Bear Creek embodies the very best in Alzheimer homes with a distinct mission statement of “to honor, to serve, to invest”.  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 exceptional community.

Learn More About Senior Living Options

The population of aging adults continues to grow and so does the demand for quality housing solutions and services.   To make it easier for people to find senior housing that best meets their needs, the following is an explanation of the terms you will come across while shopping for a new home for you or your loved one.  

One popular senior living option is referred to as “independent living.” These are apartments or suites designed specifically for older adults who want the advantages associated with senior living communities, but do not require any assistance.   Residents benefit from the amenities, activities and companionship of community living.  While each community differs, services may include light housekeeping and laundry as well as on-site beauty shops and spas, exercise rooms and wellness classes.  Some communities also provide emergency response at night.  

Another term used to describe senior living is “assisted living.”  This is housing that is geared toward those who need various levels of assistance with their daily activities.  Generally a resident’s needs are evaluated and agreed upon with the senior and their family.  Assisted living communities provide daily meals as well as around-the-clock care to ensure the safety and well-being of their residents.  Most facilities offer wellness programs, social activities, housekeeping services, 24-hour care, scheduled transportation and more. 

Lastly another form of senior living is “memory care” that is devoted to the specialized care of individuals suffering from Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases.  The best communities offer their residents comprehensive care that includes recreational and purposeful activities, scheduled outings and daily health monitoring.   

We invite you to take a look at MorningStar Senior Living of Billings.  We have a choice of independent living, assisted living and memory care options.  Our spacious, private cottages and suites are available in a variety of well-designed floor plans and have details reflective of those found throughout our beautifully appointed community. 

MorningStar Senior Living of Billings represents the finest in senior living with our unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  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 schedule a tour to see firsthand our exceptional independent living, assisted living and memory care.

MorningStar’s Signature “Wellness Program” for Life Enrichment

MorningStar at Arrowhead senior living community offers lots of amenities and services for our residents including our signature Wellness Program.  Committed to the idea that there is always a reason to start the day confident in the promise it holds, our program strives to engage the mind, body and spirit.  We recognize it is important for seniors to continue learning and contributing.

MorningStar’s Wellness Program is designed to enhance health and wellness, stimulate your brain and encourage connection through a range of physical, intellectual, spiritual and social activities.  Each day our Life Enrichment team will present creative ways to help residents keep active and productive as well as have fun. 

By offering such a wide span of activities and programs, we are certain our residents will find something that peaks their interest.  For example, on a typical day this month our assisted living schedule includes MorningStar Steppers (our dance group), Coffee Connection, Daily Chronicle, Reminiscing the Good Old Days, WellStar Exercise, Bingo, Brain Teasers, Cards or Games, Movie Night, and more.   Also, if we do not already offer it, we encourage our talented residents to form and lead special interest clubs and activities. 

We also offer special activities that may include trips to local cultural events, museums and scenic drives.  Our monthly calendars of activities are posted on our home page each month so future residents and their families can get an idea of what goes on at MorningStar at Arrowhead.  You can also check our “Life Around our House” and “Upcoming Events” to see recent happening and events at our community.  Please visit our website for contact information and to learn more.  

The unique mission statement of MorningStar at Arrowhead, “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 assisted living and memory care in the area.

“Radiance” Guides the Way MorningStar at Bear Creek Delivers Service

At MorningStar at Bear Creek, we provide exemplary service to our residents to ensure their utmost comfort, wellbeing and safety.  To achieve this, we recognize it could not be done without the help of our team members who we consider to be the very heartbeat of the Bear Creek community. 

Our team consists of a unique group of individuals who have a felt calling to serve.  They are the kind of people who do the right thing even when no one is watching, and have perfected the art of anticipating needs and going the extra mile.  MorningStar’s team members see seniors as heroes and feel privileged to have a rewarding career that offers both professional as well as personal growth. 

To guide us in our service, all team members, including our management team, are guided by Radiance, our exclusive brand standard of Service Excellence.  The program’s precepts are introduced to every team member upon being hired, and then reiterated and strengthened every day during our daily Huddle.    

    

Radiance allows us to take service professionalism to the next level and offers a purposeful way for us to advance our mission of honoring, valuing and investing in others.  As “Radiance” is like a beam of light, it epitomizes the ways we serve others – with warmth, sincerity, and depth and is reiterated through interpersonal communications and special touches throughout our home. 

We invite you to visit our website to learn more about our Radiance program as well as our personalized, loving dementia care.  MorningStar at Bear Creek is honored to have earned the “Recognized Leaders in Dementia Care.” designation from the Colorado Alzheimer’s Association.   This special recognition of our expertise in serving the memory-impaired was earned by enrolling at least 75% of our staff in an eight-hour training that encompasses brain pathology, communication techniques, and methods of lessening agitation with non-pharmaceuticals.

MorningStar at Bear Creek 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.  

Are You Caring for a Loved One with Dementia?

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 total number of cases 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 a senior care 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, memory care communities like the Reflections Neighborhood at MorningStar of Fort Collins are specifically designed to safely and securely care for a person with dementia 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 of Fort Collins represents the very best in senior care with a mission “to honor, to serve, to invest.”  Our foundation is one built upon honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting team members with a felt calling to serve.  We invite you to schedule a tour to discover the finest assisted living and memory care in the area.

Sources:  alz.org/alzheimers-dementia/facts-figuresaplaceformom.com/blog/2013-3-11-signs-its-time-for-assisted-living/

How We Meet Each Resident’s Needs

As one of the most respected retirement communities Peoria, Glendale and the surrounding area offers, MorningStar at Arrowhead provides seniors an unparalleled lifestyle of comfort, wellness and community.  Our experienced team also understands that when families are looking into assisted living for a loved one, they want to know how we meet each resident’s needs to ensure their utmost comfort and safety. 

At MorningStar, that process starts as soon as you make the decision to join our community.  Each new resident and their family meet with our Wellness Director to allow us to get to know your personal preferences and normal routines.  Our Wellness Director will also review your medical history to enable us to create a customized care plan that meets your approval.  Furthermore, your care plan will be regularly re-evaluated to address any changing needs.

Various auxiliary services provided by MorningStar include medical and non-medical and are priced a la carte.  For example, if you require medication management, it will be administered by a Certified Med Care Manager.  Other ways we provide our residents with a higher quality of living are diabetic management, oxygen administration, pharmaceutical services, transportation to medical appointments and much more. 

Regardless of the level of care you will be receiving, all residents have access to 24-hour Care Managers and a licensed nurse who is onsite 5-7 days a week and on call 24/7 as well as receive scheduled health and wellness evaluations.  In addition we have a CPR-trained staff member on every shift. 

In our Reflections Neighborhood, which is devoted to the individualized care of those with memory impairment, our all-inclusive services (suite and care) are one packaged price.  Please visit our website to learn more about MorningStar at Arrowhead’s exceptional community.

MorningStar at Arrowhead 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 one of the finest retirement communities Peoria, Glendale and the surrounding area has to offer.

Learn More About Memory Care

If a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or another type of dementia and you are looking for the best care, a memory care community may be your answer.  While typically more expensive than a regular assisted living community, it is equipped to provide the most comprehensive care. 

Memory care communities such as MorningStar at Bear Creek care for individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia from the onset of the disease right through to the most advanced stages.  Services include 24-hour supervision and typically offer a secure environment specifically designed to keep residents safe and secure. This means residents are encouraged to be as independent as possible and are free to explore their surroundings.     

Another thing to know about dementia care is that it has evolved through the years.  Today’s communities now offer wellness programs that help deal with memory impairment and wandering issues as well as other common dementia behaviors.  At MorningStar, we provide residents a number of specialized programs and highly personalized care that address their unique needs.  

Studies also show residents in memory care communities have a higher quality of life.  A Place for Mom, the largest senior living referral website, reports that residents in memory care have “reduced medication and medication side effects; fewer falls, injuries, and hospital visits; increased nutrition and wellness; and greater independence and social interaction.”  They also add that close to 75 percent of residents experience an improvement or maintenance of mental functioning.   

As a family member of a loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s or another dementia, you may be struggling to understand the disease and its consequences.  MorningStar at Bear Creek recognizes many of our residents’ families need help navigating through the various challenges of the disease, and we are grateful we can provide the support they need.  Please visit our website to learn more about our individualized, holistic memory care. 

MorningStar at Bear Creek 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.  

Source: aplaceformom.com/blog/2013-11-4-memory-care/