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The Lantern at Morning Pointe Alzheimer's Center of Excellence is committed to helping seniors live their best life by being the provider of choice for Alzheimer’s memory care services.

10/21/2026

❤️ A 14% weight gain, improved mobility and a return to social activities. That's the progress one Morning Pointe Senior Living resident made after arriving underweight, physically weak and socially withdrawn.

Initially struggling to walk even 20 feet, the resident gradually regained strength through on-site therapy, nutritious meals and consistent daily support. The resident's walking goal increased to 75 feet, with greater confidence and participation in daily life. 🚶

📖 This week's Understanding Senior Living shares how individualized assisted living care and socialization helped this resident make meaningful progress toward greater independence.

Read the full story: https://ow.ly/5XCZ50ZZHXF

*️⃣ In keeping with HIPAA guidelines, the resident’s name and identifying information are not disclosed.

10/20/2026

🎃🧪💙 A little spooky science, a little slime, and a whole lot of Halloween fun! 👻

Our residents got hands-on with some Halloween mischief, mixing up their very own slime creations! From stretching and squishing to stirring everything together, everyone had a chance to explore the gooey side of science and see what they could create. 🕸️😄

This activity brought out plenty of curiosity as residents experimented with the texture and consistency of their slime. And, of course, getting to make a little mess was part of the fun! Sometimes the best activities are the ones that let us roll up our sleeves, try something different and enjoy the process together.

Who knew science could be this delightfully slimy? We think our residents are ready for another experiment! 🎃🧪

Learn more about Memory Care at Morning Pointe: https://bit.ly/morningpointe-memorycare

10/19/2026

🎶💙Beautiful music brought new friends through our doors and filled our Lantern with joy!

Our residents enjoyed a wonderful Saturday afternoon with the Silverdale Baptist College ministry, whose students shared an hour of music featuring lovely singing and beautiful instrumentals. The performance was a treat, but the visit didn’t end when the last song was over!

Afterward, the students spent time visiting with our residents, sharing conversations and getting to know the people who call our community home. Those personal connections made the afternoon even more meaningful, turning a musical performance into an opportunity to build new friendships across generations.

A special thank-you to Josh and his wonderful group of students for sharing their time and talents with us. We appreciate the care you showed our residents and the joy you brought into our home. We hope to welcome you back soon! 🎵

Learn more about volunteering at Morning Pointe: https://bit.ly/morningpointe-volunteer

10/17/2026

💬 “I'm fine. I don't need any help.”

Sound familiar?

Maybe you've noticed your mom struggling to keep up with things around the house, or you're worried about your dad living alone. You bring it up because you care, but the conversation doesn't go quite how you hoped.

So how do you talk about getting help without making your parent feel like you're taking away their independence?

In this week's Understanding Senior Living article, Ghena Wilson, RN-BC, of Morning Pointe Senior Living shares practical advice for starting these conversations, understanding why a parent may resist help, and recognizing when additional support may be needed.

❤️ You don't have to have all the answers before starting the conversation.

Read this week's article: https://ow.ly/FRZz50ZXgGB

10/16/2026

🍂💐💚 Fall flowers, a birthday celebration and a dining room full of color!

Our residents spent time creating beautiful fall floral arrangements, and this activity had an extra-special reason behind it. This week was Claire’s birthday, and since she loves fresh flowers, the team thought a room full of autumn blooms would be a lovely way to celebrate! 🌻🎂

Our residents enjoyed choosing their favorite flowers and arranging them just the way they wanted. Each arrangement added its own touch of fall to the dining room, making the space feel even more inviting for everyone who gathers there.

A special thank-you to Sabrina from Adoration Home Health for helping our residents with their arrangements and bringing ribbon to give each creation a beautiful finishing touch! 💚

Happy Birthday, Claire! We hope the flowers brighten your day as much as they brighten our Lantern. 🌼🥰

Learn more about Memory Care at Morning Pointe: https://bit.ly/morningpointe-memorycare

10/15/2026

💜 This fall, we’re walking for the individuals living with Alzheimer’s, the families who love them, and the caregivers supporting them each day.

Morning Pointe is proud to take part in the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Chattanooga, and we’d love to have you walk alongside our team.

🗓️ Saturday, November 7
📍 Erlanger Park, 2658 Pipe Way
⏰ Registration at 8 AM | Promise Flower Ceremony at 9 AM | Walk to follow

Call your local Morning Pointe to learn how you can join our team. 👟💜

Learn more about memory care at Morning Pointe: https://bit.ly/morningpointe-memorycare

10/13/2026

🎀 Behind every pink ribbon is a person, a family and a story that matters.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an opportunity to recognize those who have faced the disease while also encouraging the women in our lives to stay informed, talk with their healthcare providers and keep up with recommended screenings.

This October, we wear pink for them. 💗

10/12/2026

🌾 This one is for the farmers whose work helps put fresh food on our tables.

On National Farmer’s Day, we’re especially thankful for the local farms and partners who help us bring fresh, seasonal farm-to-table ingredients into our Morning Pointe communities for residents to enjoy.

Farming is work our communities depend on, yet the people behind it don’t always get the recognition they deserve. We’re proud to work with local growers and grateful for what they contribute to our residents and the communities we call home.

To our farming partners and farmers everywhere, thank you for the work you do. 💚🌱

Learn more about dining, including our Farm-to-Table approach at Morning Pointe: https://bit.ly/morningpointe-dining

10/11/2026

🍕💚 Pizza bagels made snack time extra fun!

Our residents got creative in the kitchen with Isabella, making their own classic pizza bagels and choosing their favorite toppings for each one. Everyone had a chance to make their snack just the way they liked it, which is part of the fun! 😋🍕

A big thank-you to Isabella for coming up with this tasty activity and helping our residents enjoy a hands-on snack time. It was a fun way to spend time together, get creative with food and enjoy a favorite flavor combination. 💚

Learn more about Memory Care at Morning Pointe: https://bit.ly/morningpointe-memorycare

Address

9300 Messinger Lane
Ooltewah, TN
37363

Telephone

+14233964700

Website

https://www.morningpointe.com/locations/the-lantern-at-collegedale-memory-care/

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