Assisted Living Offers Many Intrinsic Benefits for Seniors

One of the big problems that COVID-19 has caused for seniors is social isolation.  By trying to protect themselves against the dangers of the virus, many have stayed away from loved ones and friends, resulting in loneliness, and even in some cases, depression.  According to a recent report from the AARP Foundation and the United Health Foundation, the impact of COVID is more pronounced on older adults as more than half of those 50 years and older say they have felt socially isolated during the pandemic.  

At assisted living communities like MorningStar of Happy Valley, our remarkable residents and staff have shown great strength and resiliency in dealing with COVID over the last year.  Much of this is due to the fact that we know we are all in this together!  Through many layers of defenses and tireless efforts, we have been very fortunate in keeping COVID from our door, and like to say the only thing “positive” is our attitude.  In fact family members have written to let us know they are so grateful for the care we have provided their loved ones.  One family says that, “MorningStar has been a Godsend.  The people who work here are ‘earth angels.’  They have nothing but patience and compassion.  I didn’t think they could be so incredible 100% of the time, but that truly is the case.”    

Now our MorningStar communities have started a new campaign we call “#Back2hugs” as both our staff and residents are getting vaccinated against the coronavirus.   In addition we want new residents to know that they will have priority access to the COVID-19 vaccine.  

The MorningStar of Happy Valley assisted living and memory care community is proud to be a true home to residents.  With 61 private suites for assisted living, we offer spacious studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans with some as large as 865 sq. ft.  For those suffering from Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, we have 27 secure suites devoted to individualized, specialized care.  MorningStar of Happy Valley has now been open for over a year, and while it has been much different than we had expected, we feel blessed beyond words to be a Family for Life.  

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 for more information about one of the area’s best assisted living and memory care communities. 

Source: 

aarp.org/home-family/friends-family/info-2020/isolation-survey-coronavirus/