Our Private Suites are Available in a Range of Stylish Floorplans

As one of the newest assisted living communities in Happy Valley, MorningStar of Happy Valley has been designed to create a true home for our residents and provide a lifestyle of comfort, wellness and community. Along with our compassionate care services, resort-style amenities, and wellness programs and activities, residents will have a choice of smart floorplans that are sure to meet a variety of preferences and needs. 

Within our 61 assisted living suites, we offer floorplans that include one-bedroom, one bath and two-bedroom, two bath configurations with some as large as 928 sq. ft. as well as spacious studios. You will find all of our suites have lots of lighting, high ceilings, large windows, wall-to-wall carpeting and mini blinds and all that is missing to make it home is your own furnishings and personal items. 

Each suite is equipped with a kitchenette and full apartment-size refrigerator, handicap-accessible bathrooms, a 24-hour emergency call system, and a private heating & air conditioning system. Your monthly fee includes cable TV and utilities, weekly housekeeping and laundry and linen services. We do trash removal and spot cleaning daily. Moreover if you are wondering, we are pet friendly! 

From the moment you walk through the door, you are sure to be impressed by how much MorningStar of Happy Valley feels just like a true home. Our beautifully-appointed common areas were designed by the award-winning senior interior design company, Thoma-Holec Design. However the thing we are most proud of is our dedicated team of caregivers. Please visit our website to view stunning photos and to learn more about our loving assisted living community. In addition to assisted living, we also have 27 secure suites devoted to the care of those suffering with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia from the onset of the disease right through to the most advance stages. 

MorningStar of Happy Valley represents the finest in senior living with our distinct mission statement: “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 are honored to create a true “home” for residents. Doesn’t your parent deserve the care of one of the area’s best senior living communities? Please contact us.

We Believe Seniors Have a Lot to Contribute

At MorningStar of Rio Rancho, we strongly believe that older adults still have a lot to contribute and are eager and open to learning new ideas and pursuing new interests. This is why in addition to our exceptional care services; our community will offer an inspirational and engaging life enrichment program. WellStar, our signature wellness program, is designed to stimulate your brain, enhance health and wellness, and encourage social connections.

Headed by our talented Life Enrichment team, our assisted living calendar will be filled with optional activities that use creative ways to stay active and productive for man’s good and God’s glory. We tap into our residents’ unique talents and experiences, and if we do not already have one, encourage residents to take the lead in establishing special interest clubs. 

From art classes, to physical activities such as walking and chair yoga, baking clubs or wine tasting, and live music, MorningStar of Rio Rancho is committed to engaging the mind, body and spirit each day. We will also take outings to cultural destinations, scenic drives, picnic lunches to local parks and more. We suggest you take a look at some of our other communities’ Life Around Our House or Upcoming Events to get a better idea of the fun and entertainment enjoyed by MorningStar residents and their families as well as our staff. 

MorningStar of Rio Rancho’s construction is progressing rapidly and we all look forward to welcoming our first residents. We invite you to visit website or our onsite Information Center to learn more about one of the most smartly designed assisted living facilities in the area. Along with our 51 private assisted living suites, we will also offer 26 secure memory care suites dedicated to individuals with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia.

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. While we plan to open in late spring of 2019, in the meantime, please visit our Information Center to learn more about the finest senior housing in Rio Rancho, NM.

Things to Consider When Taking a Loved One with Alzheimer’s to the Doctor

It is important to schedule routine doctor appointments for an individual with Alzheimer’s. The Mayo Clinic explains that checkups ensure health and behavioral issues are regularly addressed and provide tips for caregivers accompanying the person to help them get the most out of the limited time spent with the doctor. Also they suggest that while your loved one is still able, to have them sign a privacy release form at the doctor’s so their medical condition can be freely shared with you. 

You should try to schedule appointments during the person’s best time of day, and if you can, coordinate it with the doctor’s least busy time. You should bring along snacks and water as well as an activity you can do together. If they have been uncooperative about going to the doctor’s in the past, wait and let them know about the appointment that day.

The Mayo Clinic say the caregiver should prepare a list of things they wish to discuss with the doctor including medication side effects or issues with aggressive behaviors. Also have a list of medications the person is taking and include over-the-counter medications and other supplements. If your loved one is in an assisted living facility, ask the staff about any concerns they would like you to relay to the doctor. 

If a new medication is prescribed, ask questions about the side effects. Also be ready to answer questions regarding any changes in their memory and mood as well as their diet and sleep habits. Write down signification information including recommended follow-up appointments with specialists. Most importantly, if you feel you need help, your doctor is a good source for referrals to various community resources and care providers. 

MorningStar of Happy Valley is an assisted living and memory care community that will open to residents late this year. As dementia care specialists, we consider it our calling, and privilege to walk alongside the memory-impaired and their families on this unexpected journey. Please visit our website to learn more.

MorningStar of Happy Valley represents the finest in senior living with our distinct mission statement: “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 are honored to create a true “home” for residents. Contact us to learn more about one of the best senior living communities in Happy Valley.

An Assisted Living Community Designed to Help You Live Life to the Fullest!

If a loved one has started to slow down a bit and needs a little help with day-to-day activities or could benefit from more companionship and socialization, assisted living may be the answer. Sometimes older adults resist the idea of assisted living as they think they will lose their independence and freedom but this could not be further from the truth. Making the move to an assisted living community like MorningStar of Rio Rancho actually improves the quality of life for many seniors. 

If you are picturing dark and dreary assisted living facilities like your grandparent’s nursing home years ago, you need to update yourself to today’s modern senior housing in Rio Rancho, NM. We suggest visiting MorningStar of Rio Rancho’s website and follow the link to our Gallery where you will find stunning interior and exterior photos. Also follow our links to a list of amenities and floor plans. 

While we will not have a monthly calendar posted until we open, we suggest you take a look at neighboring MorningStar of Albuquerque’s monthly calendar of wellness activities and special events to get an idea of the daily goings-on. For example, on a Wednesday in March, residents could join the mid-week shopping trip, catch up on current events, attend a Let’s Get Moving class, join a discussion on the Art Work of God, play poker or Bingo, and do some wine tasting all before dinner! Activities are optional but participating can sure be fun and most likely you will be missed if you do not join in. 

MorningStar of Rio Rancho plans to open in late spring or early summer and will offer 51 assisted living suites in a variety of configurations and floorplans. In addition we have 26 secure suites devoted to the care of seniors with Alzheimer’s and other dementia-related diseases. Visit our website or stop by our onsite Information center at the northwest corner of Westside Boulevard and Golf Course Road. 

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. Please call for more information on one of the top assisted living facilities in Rio Rancho.

Limiting TV Time Shows Health Benefits for Seniors

For years research has suggested children should have limits placed upon their daily screen time, and now a large study suggests the same may be true for older adults. A recently published report from the University College London in the United Kingdom indicates that older adults who spent at least 3.5 hours a day watching television experienced a greater decline in verbal memory. The study’s data was taken from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing (ELSA), which included 3,662 participants age 50 years and older. 

Participants answered researchers’ questions in 2008-2009 and then again in 2014-2015 regarding the time they spent watching TV. Afterward they were given a series of tests that measured verbal memory and fluency. Results showed adults who watch 3.5 or more hours of TV daily had an “average decline of 8–10 percent in word- and language-related memory over the 6 years the study covered. This is compared with a lower 4–5 percent average decline in those who watched fewer hours of TV per day over the same period.” For the verbal memory tests, participants were asked to memorize and then recall lists of words within a given time. The verbal fluency tests required them to list as many examples, such as animals, they could in a given amount of time. The semantic fluency of the study’s participants did not seem to be affected. 

It was noted that most of the studies involving the effects of TV watching have been done on children and little to no studies on older adults. One of the study’s co-authors, Dr. Daisy Fancourt, who works in the Department of Behavioral Science and Health says, "Much less attention has been paid to the effects of television viewing at the other end of the lifespan, despite it being hypothesized for over 25 years that watching excessive television could contribute to the development of dementia."

As one of the newest senior living communities in the greater Portland area, MorningStar of Happy Valley residents will have a whole lot more to do than just watching TV. Our assisted living and memory care residential home will provide the care services residents’ need as well as a range of wellness programs and activities designed to enhance health and wellness, stimulate the brain and encourage connection. Please call or visit our website to learn more. 

MorningStar of Happy Valley represents the finest in senior living with our distinct mission statement: “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 are honored to create a true “home” for residents. Contact us to learn more about exceptional assisted living in Happy Valley. 

Source: medicalnewstoday.com/articles/324598.php

Is it Time to Move a Loved One into Memory Care?

Caring for a parent or a spouse with Alzheimer’s or another dementia-related disease is a difficult task. As the disease progresses, families become concerned about their ability to keep the person well cared for and safe. For some families, trying to hang on and care for a loved one at home may be creating a situation that is not optimal for the individual or the caregiver. 

Experts say there are signals that more care is needed such as is the person eating regularly and have they lost or gained an unusual amount of weight lately. Do you suspect the person is missing medication doses or may be taking too much medication? Have they fallen recently? Have you found the burners on the stove left on? Other warning signs may include aggressive behaviors, wondering, or forgetting where they are when they are out of the home. Neurologist Douglas Scharre, MD, director of the Center for Cognitive and Memory Disorders at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, explains that “The main reason to move out of a home to assisted living is when there are not enough resources to safely care for the person with dementia at home.”

Another reason for more professional care, and just as important, is caregiver burnout. Experts explain that you should not feel guilty if caring for your loved one is taking a toll on your own health and wellbeing. They also suggest the person may be bored at home. Assisted living facilities with dedicated memory care have activities geared toward those with dementia, and the person may find comfort in being around those in a similar situation. 

If it is time to look into assisted living facilities with specialized memory care, we suggest MorningStar of Rio Rancho. When we open in late spring, we will offer 26 secure memory care suites dedicated to those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. We have a deep understanding of the disease and feel it is our calling, and privilege to provide individualized memory care. Please visit our website to learn more. 

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. Pease visit our website or our onsite Information Center to learn more about compassionate and loving senior housing in Rio Rancho, NM. 

Source: caring.com/articles/move-parent-with-dementia-to-assisted-living

Extraordinary Caregivers with a Felt Calling to Serve

MorningStar of Happy Valley is currently under construction and plans to open in late 2019. We offer assisted living as well as dedicated memory care and promise to be one of the area’s finest senior living communities. While new to Happy Valley, MorningStar Senior Living has communities scattered throughout the Western U.S. including the newly opened MorningStar of Beaverton. 

One of the cornerstones to MorningStar’s success and excellent reputation lie in our commitment to assemble a team of individuals with a felt calling to serve, and who recognize seniors as heroes, for each of our communities. At Happy Valley, we plan to do the same and have an exceptional leadership team already in place to lead the way. We know that compassionate caregivers (as well as other team members) are the very heartbeat of our community and make it possible for us to provide the loving, genuine care MorningStar was founded on. 

We encourage interested families to come visit our onsite Information Center so you can get to know us and let us learn a little something about you. We also suggest you visit our website to get an idea of the types of services and amenities we will be offering as well as information regarding our suite configurations and floorplans. 

While you are there, you may want to take a look at some of MorningStar’s more established senior living communities for a sampling of the activities and special events enjoyed by the residents, their families and staff. Also take the time to read some of the reviews from residents themselves and family members. Our beautiful community will provide 61 private assisted living suites and another 27 secure suites devoted to specialized care of those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions. 

MorningStar of Happy Valley represents the finest in senior living with our distinct mission statement: “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 are honored to create a true “home” for residents. Contact us to learn more about compassionate, comfortable assisted living in Happy Valley.