MorningStar at River Oaks offers trusted Memory Care
Opening December 2021, MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at River Oaks offers residents a unique philosophy and holistic approach to dementia care called Lavender Sky. Its mission is to enter, embrace and explore in support of seniors who are navigating the complicated journey of dementia.
According to Rebecca Martin, vice president of Memory Care, “When families are searching for a memory care community, they look for an engaging environment with an overall sense of calm; they look for staff who can truly connect with residents. They also seek support for themselves as dementia is a difficult journey for the entire family.”
Creating a warm and welcoming residence begins with specialized staff training, both in MorningStar’s culture of “Radiance” and in dementia care. Says Martin, “I lead a rigorous six-hour course in the principles of Lavender Sky, teaching the team how best to communicate, connect and engage with those suffering from dementia in its various forms.”
Whether a cook or housekeeper, concierge or maintenance director, everyone at MorningStar is specially equipped to serve.
“Through greater empathy and proven methods, we hope to reduce the anxiety and frustration a resident may feel in the grip of dementia. Our team members are the most sincere and kind-hearted I’ve ever seen,” said Martin. “Families feel the love in the air when they walk into one of our communities.”
MorningStar Senior Living offers life enrichment that meets the social, emotional, physical and spiritual needs of residents with activities as diverse as dance, music therapy, and horticulture. Programming combines a variety of entertainment with opportunities to engage in life skills.
“We host guided baking classes as well as one-onone activities particular to a resident’s interests. Outings are important as well for a fully blended day,” says Martin. “We also offer ‘Cloud 9 Moments,’ adventures tailored to a particular resident’s history or special interests that offer a once-in-a-lifetime experience.”
Like many, residents enjoy projects that allow them to serve the greater community, including packaging gifts for troops overseas or putting together care packages for the homeless. Giving back locally and globally is a central aspect of the MorningStar brand, both for residents and team members.
MorningStar offers resort-style amenities and maintenance-free living with housekeeping, security, wellness programs, scheduled transportation and a dedicated 24/7 team of care managers to serve its residents. For more information, go to MorningStarRiverOaks.com or call 832-261-9147.