MorningStar Senior Living Community Blog

MorningStar of Hayward offers unsurpassed independent and assisted living in Fremont, California . In addition, our Reflections Neighborhood has 35 suites devoted to caring for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. MorningStar’s memory care revolves around comforting and caring for our most tender residents from the onset of the disease to the most advanced stages. MorningStar’s resident-directed approach to memory care respects the dignity and value of each person and supports choice and independence as much as possible. Residents can move freely about in a safe and secure environment that includes an outdoor area. We also provide three daily meals served in our comfortable 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. As dementia care specialists, we understand how devastating it is when a loved one receives a diagnosis of...

In the past, many elderly people wished to stay in their own homes for as long as possible. However, with the array of senior communities offered today, older adults are realizing the various benefits senior housing brings to their quality of life. Studies discover that senior living may contribute to a longer life as well as improved physical and emotional health than for those who remain in their own homes. After all, senior living provides a maintenance-free environment where residents no longer worry about the unexpected expenses of home repairs or never-ending maintenance. Retirement communities are designed around the needs of residents including their safety and security. Seniors also find a sense of community, which can be hard to achieve once you retire from a job or no longer drive. Retirement communities like MorningStar of Hayward excel in offering residents best-in-class dining as well as social activities and special events to look forward to each day. Our fitness c...

Now that New Year’s has come and gone, have you slacked off on your resolution to improve your heart health? If you have, experts say today is just as good of a day to begin. To get started, an effective way to monitor your heart health goals is to keep track of your daily exercise, blood pressure, weight, and cholesterol numbers. An easy way to track your daily exercise is to wear a fitness watch. Many models give you information on everything from counting steps, your heart beat, calories you burn, and the duration and quality of your sleep. Body weight is another indicator of overall health. To get an idea of where you stand, calculate your body mass index (BMI) as it measures your overall body fat (BMI calculators are available online). If your BMI is above the normal range your risk is higher for certain conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes and more. It is recommended you make an appointment with your healthcare provider to get to k...