Case Presentation Resident moved into Morning Pointe on 10/16/25. At this time resident was failure to thrive with no social interaction, poor nutritional intake and underweight. Upon evaulation by the on-site physical therapist partner at Morning Pointe, the resident had the following scores: a gait goal at 20 feet and Timed Up and Go (TUG)
Case Presentation The resident was admitted following a swing bed hospitalization. On admission, the resident required stand-by assistance and could ambulate only 10–15 feet. Symptoms included insomnia, confusion, and daytime restlessness. Medication orders included Ambien (zolpidem) PRN at bedtime and Trazodone PRN at bedtime. The Approach The resident’s individualized plan of care focused on medication
Finding the right care for a parent can feel overwhelming—especially when it comes to how to pay for it. This quick guide cuts through the noise and explains, in plain language, what Medicare does (and doesn’t) cover, how Medicaid and VA benefits work, and the private-pay tools families commonly use. Use the checklists and bullets to build a clear plan that fits
You can live down the street from your children and still feel alone. That’s one of the quiet truths many older adults don’t talk about—until they do. In this video, five residents from a Morning Pointe assisted living community sit down for an honest conversation about aging, learning, friendship, and what daily life really looks
Cold weather has a way of turning quiet worries into loud ones. When the forecast starts talking about snow, ice, and freezing temperatures, many older adults — and their adult children — feel it immediately. Pipes. Power outages. Slippery walkways. Missed medications. Grocery runs in bad weather. Long nights alone if something goes wrong. It’s
Case Presentation Resident moved into Morning Pointe in 2023. At that time, the resident required maximum assistance with bed mobility and maximum assistance with any transfers, such as going from the bed to a chair or the wheelchair to the toilet. Unable to walk, the resident was using a wheelchair for mobility. The physical therapist
At Morning Pointe Senior Living, caring for residents means looking at the whole person—not just individual needs in isolation. Safety, comfort, and well-being guide every part of our approach, including how medications are managed. One important way we support proactive, high-quality care is through a process called a Drug Regimen Review. What Is a Drug Regimen
When my mom fell a little over two years ago and broke her shoulder, everything changed quickly. She went from the hospital to a rehab facility, and just as she was beginning to heal, I was told she was ready to go home. The problem was—she wasn’t. She wasn’t safe, and she wasn’t ready. I
For many older adults, the hesitation around assisted living isn’t about fear of care — it’s about identity. “I’m not there yet” often means: I still know who I am. I still make my own decisions. I still have a life that feels like mine. And adult children hear it too. They sense that bringing up
Not all assisted living communities are licensed or staffed the same way. Some provide primarily social support with limited clinical oversight. Others offer higher levels of nursing, medication management, and coordination with medical providers — allowing residents to stay in the same community even as needs change. If you don’t ask the right questions early,
