Concerned About an Elderly Parent Living on Their Own?

Has your elderly parent spent a lot more time alone during COVID-19 and now appears to be having difficulty taking care of themselves or managing their home as they were once able to? For many families, the last year and a half has underscored the fact that their elderly loved one is not getting on as well as they did before the pandemic; and may need additional help with the activities of daily living.   

We know the decision to move a family member into a senior living community is a big one. Seniors can be resistant to moving, and many hate the idea of leaving their home and everything familiar to them. However it is important thing to consider whether your parent’s current living situation is meeting their overall physical and safety needs; and if it doesn’t, it is time to start the conversation about the need for change.  

One important thing to look for is if your loved one has had one or more falls over the last several months. The CDC reports every second of every day, an older adult (age 65+) suffers a fall in the U.S.—making falls the leading cause of injury and injury death in this age group. Every 11 seconds a senior is treated at an emergency room for injuries suffered in a fall. In addition does their home have stairs they must use, or do they have a problem get up from a chair or out of bed. Also take a good look at mom or dad’s appearance. Are they looking disheveled or is the house looking neglected.    

If mom or dad does need help with the ADLs (activities of daily living) and would benefit from more socialization, MorningStar of Happy Valley is a trusted senior living community in Happy Valley. Our home offers 61 private suites available in a range of configurations and floorplans; and residents receive 24-hour Care Managers, access to full-time licensed nurses, medication management, care plan reviews and other services. Amenities include a 24-hour bistro with full bar; life enrichment room; spa; fitness and wellness center; massage/therapy room; salon; game room; theatre/chapel; and more. Our Reflections Neighborhood offer seniors suffering from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia individualized memory care. Visit our website to learn more.

Our Goal is to be the Best We Can!

At MorningStar of Happy Valley, our first and foremost priority is to give residents the finest quality of life possible by offering a lifestyle of comfort, wellness and security. Recognizing seniors as heroes, we acknowledge all of the triumphs and challenges they have faced throughout their lives and consider serving them to be our life’s calling – our privilege. Thus we feel honored to receive praise regarding our home and our care from residents and their families. The following are just a few examples.

One daughter of a resident recently told us how Morning Star of Happy Valley has been a God-send for her and her Mom. She reiterates on how tough it is to find a place where a person is treated with the respect and love you feel they deserve but says she have found such a place at MorningStar. She adds, “The people who work here are ‘earth angels.’ My mom is flourishing under the care she is receiving at Morning Star. She is happy! My heart is happy! I am at relieved and relaxed for the first time since Mom's Alzheimer's Diagnosis.” 

Another daughter states how she cannot imagine a better home for her father. She writes, “The MorningStar team has been compassionate, professional and unbelievably supportive. They are always available to answer my questions and respond to my concerns. My father has benefitted from the genuine care and friendliness that all staff members show him. Beautiful building filled with smiling people. Thank you for all of your care and concern.”

At the MorningStar of Happy Valley, our beautiful assisted living and memory care community offers a whole host of resort-style amenities and care services along with wellness programs and activities geared toward the needs of our residents. However the thing we are most proud of is our extraordinary team who routinely go the extra mile to care for residents. 

Located in the southeast suburb of Portland, OR, we proudly offer area seniors a true “home.” Please see our website to learn more about trusted senior living in Happy Valley, and ask about our Special Deal -$21 FOR FIRST MONTH | $20 COMMUNITY FEE.