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One of the greatest commonalities among familymembers of loved ones who become residentsin a secure dementia facility, is the tremendoussense of guilt they are left with as they walkaway. It is hard to fully understand theoverwhelming wave of emotion that can eruptonce the lobby double doors finally come to aclose; leaving their loved one on one side, andyou on the other.

As a Social Worker at a secure dementia facility,which gives me ample opportunity to watch,observe, and talk to your loved one on a dailybasis, I would like to offer you a look at thissituation from a different point of view; a viewfrom the other side of the door.

At the tip of the emotional iceberg, the lovedone finds themselves experiencing an ongoingflow of nervous, fearful thoughts like:

“I always promised mom I’d never put her ina place like this.”“Nobody understands my mom the way I do.”“What if she thinks I’m abandoning her – shehas dementia, and may

think I forgot where she is.”“I know very well what her needs are; what if she is unable to express

those needs to the staff?”“What if she feels lonesome? Will anyone notice?”

All of these thoughts begin flooding the family member as they drive offfrom the facility, fighting away the seemingly endless stream of emotionaltears. Added to all of this, is the fact that each case is individually wrappedin specific-to-the-family issues.

By the time your loved one moves in, the shame they feel about theirmental decline has already taken its toll on their self-worth and value. Eventhough they don’t know exactly why, their hearts know full well they havebecome the dumping ground for odd looks and shunning. This comes notonly from strangers, but sometimes from very near and dear familymembers and friends. For many persons afflicted with dementia, not onesingle person on the face of the earth has needed their opinions, ideas, orplaced any value in their contributions to make life better in such a verylong time. Placement in a secure dementia community however, can bringabout positive changes for that loved one.

All staff directly involved with residents in a dementia community, arespecifically and routinely trained to work with residents using a dementia-wise manner of care. Using this encourages and strengthens independence,self-esteem, value, and worth. Eventually residents seem to develop an

intuitive understanding that they nolonger have to play the almostimpossible role of “hide-the-fact-I-don’t-know-the-answer” through useof cover-ups, angry responses, orstrategically placed clichés to get bywhen asked a simple question. Nowthey can finally let go and relax, freefrom the struggle to maintain thatfaçade of a higher standard ofcogency that was expected of them“out there” in the world. Succinctlyput, a resident once expressed thispoint with these words, “They don’tknow how big a thought can be.”Living in a dementia community,because they are unable to safelyfunction in a world of big thoughts,brings up a big discovery. They havefound one of the few places theirabilities are not only accepted, butwhere they are encouraged as well,thus enabling them to flourish.

Having settled into workableroutines where their basic needs are

continuously met, they feel loved, are warm, well fed, well groomed, anddeveloping a sense of belonging in the “family.” They begin feeling the needto get more out of life again. In turn, their mood-state and psychosocialwell-being start to become healthier.

Finally, what I have NEVER seen is a tormented, desperate, dejected, lonelyindividual whose heart feels empty and whose soul feels abandoned. Mostlikely by now you have realized that as the disease progresses, their realitydrifts further away from ours. We can’t dare choose whose reality is thebest, theirs or ours? Their world brings joy and happiness, just like ours.Their world brings adventures and surprises, just like ours. Their world hashopes and dreams, just like ours. However, unlike ours, they are no longertroubled with worries and fears that cannot easily be “fixed” and righted.That being said, at times it is difficult to know whose reality really is thebetter. If you are ever faced with this difficult situation, I can only hopethat this new knowledge will give you a little more peace of mind onceyou are left standing on the other side of the door.

Quail Park of Lynnwood 4015 164th Street SW, Lynnwood, WA 98087425-640-8529 www.quailparkoflynnwood.comFor more information or to set up a tour contact:[email protected] or [email protected]

The Other Side of the Doorby Sheila Moreno, MA


Q3 / 2014

FEATURES2 The Other Side of the Door

Sheila Moreno

6 Make a New Family and Keep the Old...One is Silver the Other GoldJamie Gettemy

8 The Extravagance of SimplicityLindsey Hanson

12 Having the ConversationMary Blakey

14 Look for the Helpers IIKelley Smith

18 The Decision to Give Up DrivingSarah Bartlett

20 Moving from Independent Living to...Independent LivingTamra Godfrey

22 Improving Quality of Life for Those with Memory LossLoren Shook

24 Win at All Costs!Jane Meyers-Bowen

25 Let Me Count the Ways I Love YouJennifer Blair

26 The Evergreen ProgramVicki McNealley, BSN, Ph.D

27 Positive Activities for Seniors with DementiaJennifer Blair

28 Caring Faces

29 Directory

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Front Inside Cover Garden Court Retirement Community –Everett

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5 Arthritis Foundation – Seattle

7 Skagit Valley Senior Village – Burlington

9 CRISTA Senior Living – Shoreline, Crista Shores – Silverdale

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23 Silverado – Everett, Silverado – Bellingham

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Imagine being 51 years young and suddenly suffering two strokes in the short span of threemonths. Your life is completely turned upside down, you’re unable to speak or think for yourself,and are paralyzed on one side of your body. This became Bob’s new reality.

Sandy was faced with a different, but equally challenging obstacle. Sandy’s doctor told her thatshe had Stage IV breast cancer. Sandy had been doing all of the right things by exercising andeating right, but the chemotherapy started to wear on her body and mind. She quickly lost thedrive to keep up her good habits.

At age 62 Peter developed a heart virus. He became winded very easily, and was told by his Dr.that he would be spending a lot more time on his couch than on his feet.

Although not one of these special individuals are personally connected, they all have one thingin common. Each of them found the strength and motivation to carry on, after being faced witha difficult physical challenge. Their savior – Silver Sneakers – the nation’s leading adult exerciseprogram.

Silver Sneakers Founder, Mary Swanson, was inspired by her own father who suffered a heartattack at age 51. Mary’s father’s commitment to improve his quality of life, paired with her desireto see him succeed, laid the foundation for this fast growing program. Many members call SilverSneakers their second family. The program is as unique as the individuals who have joined theorganization. Silver Sneakers has given Bob, Sandy, Peter, and so many others the motivation tostay committed to their exercise program. It is allowing older adults to maintain an active andhealthy lifestyle. Silver Sneaker members not only gain physical benefits, but social ones too.When you feel good about your health and are creating new relationships, it helps to ease anxietyand depression, making one more motivated to keep up their healthy habits.

One of Washington’s premiere communities, Skagit Valley’s Senior Village, is proud to announcethat they will soon be offering Silver Sneaker’s classes at their property in Burlington, WA. AtSkagit Valley, we aim to help our residents maintain their independence, and to get moving toimprove their stamina, energy and overall health. We encourage a holistic approach, emphasizingthe importance of our residents entire well-being: physical, emotional, spiritual, mental, andsocial.

Skagit Valley already offers a variety of choices when it comes to exercise. Many of our residentsenjoy the walking club, resistance training, Yoga, Tai Chi, and keeping up to date with theirballroom dancing moves. Silver Sneakers will be a welcome compliment to these classes thatare already in place. They will be offering a Strength and Balance class, and the highly popularChair Zumba class, which is currently all the craze in the fitness world right now.

As we grow older, an active lifestyle is more important than ever. It is proven to boost energy,manage symptoms of illness and pain, maintain your independence, and can even reverse theeffects of aging.

We welcome you to come and take a tour of our community to see all of the wonderful benefitsand accommodations we have to offer.

To set up a tour please contact Skagit Valley Senior Village at 360-755-5550 for a continuum of care;Retirement, Assisted Living, and Memory Care.

Make a New Family but Keep the Old...One is Silver the Other Goldby Jamie Gettemy


Every personhas a story

The stories createdthroughout our lives aremade richer by thepeople in our lives andwhere we choose to live.

Skagit Valley SeniorVillage is proud of thenewest addition to ourliving options –The Memory Village.

We now offer a range of living choices all on one campus• Independent Living cottages and apartments • Assisted Living apartments

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Let us show you how weCelebrate the ART of Life every day.

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Kirk and Peggy Hoopes focused their process of downsizingon everything they would gain, rather than on the things theywere giving up. They quickly realized that they wouldexperience life in abundance by spending time on things thatreally mattered to them, when they no longer had to worryabout maintaining a home. Their life motto of “less is more.”is a phrase that they truly live out. Recognizing that they feltburdened by items they no longer wanted, they were eagerto start the process early.

When they began looking at retirement communities, theydidn’t need to look far. Kirk had worked as a nurse atCristwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center several years ago,and both he and Peggy are active with the Gideon Bible studythat meets on the Cristwood campus. They looked at severalother places, but were immediately drawn to the warmth ofthe community at Cristwood Park. “We were looking for

community, and there’s a special dynamic at Cristwood – everyone is always smiling. There’s a buzz ofactivity in the dining room every evening, and the opportunity to meet new people every day,” Peggyexplained. Cristwood Park felt like home right away, and it was easy to connect with new friends whileallowing more time to invest in existing friendships. The intergenerational campus with King’s Schools alsoappealed to them, as the couple actively mentors young adults. They are passionate about contributing totheir community, and found multiple avenues at Cristwood Park to live out their calling.

Kirk and Peggy recognized the extravagance of being able to spend their time and energy in new ways. Theoutcome was worth far more than the accumulation of items over the years. They experience life vibrantly,because they’re no longer weighed down by things they don’t need. “There’s a physical feeling of lightness,we can breathe a little deeper, and we feel better not carrying all that stuff around,” Kirk said. Their timespent with their children and grandchildren is filled with laughter, shared meals, and catching up on life,rather than discussing decisions, and sorting through boxes. The downsizing process was challenging, butthey gave themselves a year to sort through their storage when they moved from their home to a condoseveral years ago. They soon realized that they didn’t miss anything that was boxed up. They explained,that starting early in the downsizing process made the move to Cristwood Park relatively seamless. “Ourkids thought it was crazy that we wanted to start the process so early in our lives, but they’re grown andnow have young children of their own. They lead busy lives, and we didn’t want to burden them with havingto make decisions for us later,” Kirk explained. “Our kids don’t even want our stuff – they want to downsizetoo!”

Kirk and Peggy demonstrate that downsizing isn’t about slowing down; it’s about freeing up their time forthe things that truly matter. “There’s extravagance in living simply,” Kirk joked. “I feel like a rich guy wholives in a giant house with a lot of servants! We’ve never lived like this before, and it’s a blessing to havesomeone else taking care of the daily aspects of life that we used to have to maintain.” Whether enjoyingthe view from their balcony, catching up with friends over a cup of coffee in the fireside lounge, or investingin quality time with their family, life feels richer than ever.

Their advice to other couples? Don’t wait. The idea of downsizing can be cumbersome, but the process iswell worth it. Spend time enjoying life now, instead of wishing later that you had started the process earlier.

To RSVP to attend the next “Donate, Discard or Dollars” downsizing seminar, call (206)546-7283.

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Having the “Conversation” and it’s not the Birds and the Beesby Mary Blakey

It may be one of the hardest conversations most parents havewith their children; The “Birds and the Bees.” How do you bringit up? How do you start? When those children have all grownup, it is now their turn to initiate the difficult conversation.They are worried about their aging parents and need to discussthe reality of moving from their home, where they’ve watchedtheir children grow up, and into a retirement community.

Some parents take the lead and start looking at communitiesthemselves, so they feel somewhat in control over where theymove. Other parents bring it up with their children over a familydinner, carefully broaching the subject, waiting to see what thereaction will be. Other parents have thought about it and arerelieved when the kids bring it up, so they can talk about it andwork with their children to find a community that makeseveryone happy. Then there are the parents who shouldmove...have almost waited too long. The ones who have had afew falls, find it difficult to cook or clean anymore, and end upeating frozen entrees or worse. The ones who are still driving,

and worry their children every day that they’ll get a phone call about a car accident. The parents who refuse, nomatter how you say it, to talk about it, or think about it, and absolutely will not even consider visiting a community(and usually call it an “old folk’s home or rest home”). Those are the parents who are the hardest to have the“Conversation” with.

Over the years, I’ve had quite a few people ask me how they should start that conversation. It’s difficult to have onestandard answer, because all parents are different. I had one couple come in for a tour with their daughter, and dadwas ready to leave the second they arrived. His daughter and wife wanted him to keep an open mind, take a lookaround, see the amenities, try the food, but his foot was firmly planted. “No, no, no!” When I asked him what wasstopping him from even taking a look around or having the conversation about moving to a community, he said itwas because nothing around would be “his stuff.” He said he liked his chair and his lawn, his garden, his car, his shopand tools. I answered him by saying that he could bring his chair, in fact, all of his furniture for that matter, and thatwe have a lawn and garden for him to dig into. When he mentioned the lawn and the shop and tools, his wife pipedin and said that he hadn’t mowed the lawn or gone out to the shop for years. To which he angrily replied, “but theyare mine, mine, mine!!!” No matter what I said, or what his wife and daughter said, he was not going to budge.

One other time I had another couple and their daughter come in for a look around. Same situation: Mom was readyto move, and the daughter was flabbergasted by dad’s attitude. Dad was saying he wasn’t moving, because “I don’twant to live in a little place and eat little meals.” I tried to talk him into having lunch, but he wouldn’t go for it.Finally, he had another fall and his daughter and wife just packed him up while he was in rehab, and they moved toour community. Now he’s living like a king, in a large apartment, being served large and delicious meals by ourwonderful wait staff. As he exclaimed, “they should have done this years ago,” his wife just stood at his side as sherolled her eyes.

There are no magic words to convince a parent or grandparent that they need to change the way they’ve lived for 53years, and move to a community. However, you do need to start the “conversation” somewhere. Start it with love,care, and understanding. This is a big change for them. We need to all remember that when we start the“Conversation.”

Mary is the Director of Marketing at Foundation House at Bothell For more information, please call Mary at 425-402-9606.


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when you retired. That’s why we call it “Independent Living”. You’ll have so much independence that you can planyour day any way YOU like. You could even paint that masterpiece you’ve always wanted to do.

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Look for the Helpers IIby Kelley Smith

This is the original story: Mr. Fred Rogers told a story about hismother. He said that one day he was watching the news, andthere had been a terrible incident in another country that haddevastating effects on the people there. He asked his motherwhy the world was so bad, and why terrible things like thishappened. She said it was a lesson to “look for the helpers.” Mr.Rogers said he did, and sure enough there were people runningto aid the victims. People came from everywhere, helpingwherever they could. Every time after that when he would seedevastating events, he always looked for the helpers, and he wasnever disappointed.

Today...my thoughts go to OSO and our friends in Arlington. Wewere sitting in our living room with a couple of good friendswhen the mudslide hit, and the news came over our phones andtelevision. Our friend’s daughter called from the TriCities in apanic, wanting her parents to go home right that minute, for fearthey could get caught with no way out. Luckily, they were safe.There were many sad stories that occurred during this time, andmany acts of kindness and bravery. Like the selfless man thatafter finding his sister, stayed to help other families.

Later, I watched as 20 of my colleagues gathered up $400 at abreakfast meeting for the Red Cross to help our neighbors inOSO. People are still there helping, wherever possible, in anyway they can. Remember the widow’s mite? No effort is toosmall.

If you look for the helpers, you will never be disappointed, anddon’t be afraid to ask. People will only strengthen your beliefthat there is still a lot of good in this world. Even though thistragedy is still with us...there truly are people out there thatmake it a little easier.

Kelley Smith is the Corporate Marketing Director for CarePartnersManagement Group, with four locations to serve our seniors: VineyardPark at Mountlake Terrace, Vineyard Park Bothell, the Cottages of MillCreek, Everett Plaza, and the Cottages at Marysville.

For more information you can email [email protected] orcall 425-931-2951.


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The Decision to Give Up Drivingby Sarah Bartlett

Aging brings difficult decisions. We all growaccustomed to doing things one way for most of ourlives, and it can be a tough pill to swallow when ourhealth forces us to change our habits. A controversialproblem for many aging seniors, and their families, iswhen to give up driving. Most Americans have seendriving as a doorway to freedom, since they wereteenagers. As adults we take the privilege of drivingfor granted, while we go about our day-to-day lives.Seniors sometimes choose to stop driving on theirown, but others understandably hold on to thefreedom for as long as they can. In those situations,seniors and family members face difficultconversations and tough revelations.

Seniors often cut back on their driving in stages. Forexample, they acknowledge a need to stop driving atnight, or take only short, familiar trips. However, whenthe day comes that one’s driver’s license is taken away completely, it will most likely be an emotionalone. They may be overcome with feelings of failure, dependency, confusion, and blame.

Still, the decision to encourage a senior to stop driving is ultimately one of safety. Eye problems likeMacular Degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts, and the eye strain associated with aging are all commonreasons why people stop driving. It is just as important to keep in mind though, that hearing, memory,and motion problems can lead to unsafe driving as well. Two common early warning signs of decreaseddriving ability are slower reaction time, and greater anxiety over driving. Seniors and their loved onesshould monitor their driving habits when dealing with such medical issues. Some medications andmedicine combinations can also make driving more dangerous.

It is never easy to help a loved one deal with the loss of driving in her or his life. The following are somegeneral rules you can follow to ease the transition, and provide the greatest level of support possible:

• Treat the loss of a license as a true loss. Downplaying the impact of losing a license will nothelp the senior in your life feel better about it. Listen and show emotional support, rather thantrying to cheer them up.

• Make yourself available. Some seniors resist offers of transportation because they do not wantto be a burden. However, you can include your loved one in a way that is more comfortable. Forexample, when you are doing your own grocery shopping, invite them to do theirs at the sametime.

• Strengthen the social circle. Losing a driver’s license can be a blow to a person’s social life.Seniors without a driver’s licenses may feel isolated. Check in often, and encourage your otherloved ones to do the same.

• Familiarize yourself with public transportation. Depending on where a person lives, publictransportation can be a fantastic alternative to driving, or can seem daunting and inconvenient.Learn about the options available to seniors in your area, such as Dial-A-Ride, and senior discountson buses and trains. Don’t expect the senior in your life to warm up to these options automatically.Try to remember that trying something new can be scary!

For information about Warm Beach Senior Community,please contact Sheila Bartlett at 360-652-2645 or visit www.warmbeach.org


A LIFE WORTH LIVING ATWARM BEACH SENIOR COMMUNITY

People notice it right away – the friendliness, thewelcoming smiles, the immediate feeling of being a partof something special. That’s why so many who are 62+years of age are eager to join our community. This is yourchance to experience the fulfilling lifestyle and peace ofmind provided by the area’s only full service retirementcommunity.

At Warm Beach, you’ll experience:

• Newly renovated apartments and homes

• Restaurant dining with 25+ items from ourmade to order menu

• Convenient transportation service

• Indoor pool, exercise area and 22 miles ofwalking trails around campus

• Social, recreational and spiritual activities

• On-site assisted living and nursing care, if neededduring lifetime

New friendships, spiritual vitality, a fulfillingretirement lifestyle, plus the breathtaking sceneryof the Pacific Northwest...these are just a few of thethings you will experience at Warm Beach SeniorCommunity. But don’t wait, these homes and

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Moving from Independent Living to...Independent Livingby Tamra Godfrey

Kathy Castello is a fiercely independent individual. She is a HUGE Seahawk’s fan, hasa great sense of humor, is opinionated and objective, and has Personality (with acapital P). She battled scoliosis at a young age, moved across the country with herfamily from North Dakota, and worked outside the home for a living when she wasn’tbusy doing the full-time job of raising her two beautiful daughters. She is the typeof person who couldn’t imagine living in a retirement community like Chateau Pacific.

Fast forward to the Summer of 2013 and Kathy finds herself on the floor at homewith two broken collarbones. After a short stint in rehab, Kathy and her daughterscame to the conclusion that she can no longer live by herself. She admits that she istired of being by herself and simple tasks like taking out the trash have become toodifficult. This is when the search began for an environment where Kathy and herdaughters can trust she is safe if something happens and let alone to be independentwhen she wants.

Prior to touring communities, Kathy didn’t know what she was getting herself into.Kathy described herself as always being a little skittish of change and was askingherself questions like “Am I gonna like it? What am I getting myself into? Am I sureI’m gonna do this?” But after much research and many tours, she and her daughterschose Chateau Pacific. Kathy says, “I didn’t know there was anything like this. Thesurroundings were pleasant, and I never dreamt I’d end up in a place like this in abeautiful apartment.”

When I ask Kathy what she enjoys most about her new home, she lists off the wideopen spaces, the colors, her apartment and kitchen where she still cooks and bakes,the cleanliness and the friendliness of the staff, as well as the other residents. “Youdon’t have to cook, don’t have to clean – but you can if you want,” Kathy says withslight surprise in her voice. She likes the activity of the community, regularly takingadvantage of outings and transportation, such as virtual golf and trips to the nearbygrocery and drug stores as well as activities offered within the community like Bingoand Card-Making. Kathy remarks, “being around people and being able to do stuff,you can be as busy as you wanna be, or not.” Her advice to individuals looking intoretirement living is “Quit ‘what-iffin’ and just do it.”

Take a tour to find out what makes Chateau Pacific different.Call 425-361-0868 to schedule your visit.www.chateau-pacific.com

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Improving Quality of Life for those with Memory Lossby Loren B. Shook, Silverado Co-Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer

Silverado was founded in 1996 with the goal of changing how the worldcares for and perceives those affected by memory loss. Establishing thispurpose as the foundation of our endeavors allowed us – and our associates– to leave behind previous misconceptions and operate in a way that, tothis day, provide our residents with utmost dignity, freedom and quality oflife. At the time, our approach was met with resistance; but the potentialfor this model of care was evidenced early on, years before the foundingof our organization.

At the age of 15, I began working at Fairfax Hospital in Kirkland,Washington; a psychiatric hospital owned and operated by my auntand uncle. During the many years I worked there, one experience stillstands out to me – an experience that helped shape my purpose inlife and ultimately became the foundation of Silverado’s life enrichingcare.

More than a week after arriving at Fairfax Hospital, our new patientJanet had still not made a sound. A woman in her late-twenties, Janetwas considered catatonic. She was unresponsive to all treatments. Yet,our staff made every effort to engage with her and her family, andeventually learned of Janet’s lifelong love for horses.

Not coincidentally, our hospital was also home to a variety of dogs,cats, horses, peacocks and other friendly creatures that wereincorporated into our therapeutic environment. So, I found our mostsocial palomino and brought her to meet Janet.

What happened next still remains etched in my memory: As the horseapproached Janet, there was a long silence. Then suddenly, Janet puta hand on the friendly creature and began to lift herself up and outof the wheelchair. She grasped the horses face and leaned in to softlyspeak. We couldn’t hear what she was saying, but we didn’t have to –this was a private communication between a silent woman and the

empathetic horse that brought her back to the world.

Three weeks later, Janet walked out of Fairfax Hospital and went home,her spirit and life restored.

This life enriching care, that was able to transform Janet’s life, now lives onthrough Silverado. Our focus on restorative care creates a communityenvironment where people come to enjoy life, to express their creativityand to experience things they would otherwise not have the opportunityto do. Our communities are often referred to as noisy places, not becausethe environment is overwhelming, but because there is an abundance oflife around every corner.

When families first walk in the door, the joy they express is a testament toSilverado’s high-quality standards that are a result of the most passionatestaff – a staff dedicated to enriching the lives of people with all types ofmemory care needs. Families say, “thank you for giving me my life back,you are my lighthouse in the storm, and I can sleep again knowing mymother is safe with Silverado.”

The success of this model is a testament to the value of having purpose,freedom and joy in life. Regardless of age or acumen, purpose is what drivesus, what helps us enjoy the things around us, and ultimately it is purposethat will make our world a better place.

Silverado has also replicated this personalized approach – that aims totreat the individual rather than the disease – through our spectrum of careservices, including home care, communities and hospice. And through thisapproach, we have contributed to literally thousands of transformationsamong our clients, residents, patients and families alike.

To learn more about Silverado, call 866-522-8125 or visit silveradocare.com.


Win At All Costs!by Jane Meyers-Bowen, MN

While recently attending a team building workshop, the trainer discussed baseball strategy.They described when a baseball is hit that the whole field of players goes into motion. Notonly does everyone know their position, but also what their backup role is to each other inorder to make the play.

I found it to be a fascinating idea, and applied it to the family dynamics that senior parents gothrough when there is a change of medical condition; one that requires a transition in thesenior’s living and care circumstances. It may be grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles or evenspouses.

Families, like teams, have differing levels of effectiveness when managing the familyresponsibilities of caring for their parents.

Come up with a set of rules. There are a set of rules to any game. • Mom and Dad are included in the decision making.• The Family serves as the safety net.• Everyone in the family is part of the safety net.• Everyone has a role and responsibility.• Certain behavior will get you kicked out of the game

Determine the object of the game. What’s the win in this game? The win is Mom/Dad’swell being and safety.

Define the primary responsibilities of each player. Everyone has a role, even those sitting on the bench. Each member of the family has a responsibility.There are those that pitch the ball (put the change in motion), those that guard the base (protect the parents from making a change), those that fieldthe ball (run to make the play successful), and those that back up the play (promote the change and manage the problems, details, and issues).

Who are the pitchers in your family? Who are those that are first to see the problem? These are the ones that gather the data: Are the bills beingpaid? Are there any fresh dents in the car? Is there food that is spoiling in the refrigerator, well past their expiration date? They check to see if the medsare being taken on time, and they look for bruises from falls.

Who is guarding the base? Who are those that will always come up with reasons for the dents? Who are those that defend your parents’ staying intheir home in spite of all the issues? Who are those that avoid making a plan for the future?

Who are those that field the ball?Who are the ones that make sure that Advance Directives are done, that the Power of Attorney for health decisionsand financial decisions have been designated by your parents and they have expressed their wishes? Who will review the financial situation for income,assets, debt etc? Who will learn about the senior living and care options that are available and what are the different funding options?

Who are in the backup positions of support? Who are those that are caring for the caregivers? Who makes phone calls to keep everyone informed?Who are the sorters, packers, movers, unpackers? Who is there to dispose of stuff? Who is there to reassure the parents when they feel overwhelmed?Who will help to reframe the change to an opportunity or an adventure? Who is there to plan a “giving party;” when your parents give some of theirprized possessions to family and friends. Who is there to plan the celebration when your parents get to the other side of the change – when there ispeacefulness in knowing all is well?

One of greatest gifts that any family can give their parents, is when the family rallies and comes together to make this transition rich in good feelingsand joy.

For more information please contact Jane Meyers-Bowen at 425-438-9080, or visit website www.gardencourtretirement.com.


Let Me Count the Ways I Love Youby Jennifer Blair

For many of us, being a grandparent can be bittersweet whengrandchildren live long distance. It can become frustrating sending loveby email, mail, and the phone. Especially when the grandkids are tooyoung to appropriately communicate their thanks, and the parents aretoo busy or distracted to make calls and send emails of their own. Evenafter a long separation from seeing your grandkids, however, thelightening bolt of recognition quickly sparks, and it’s as though they werejust in your company only days before. You’ll be rewarded with smilesand giggles that will melt your heart, and make all of your efforts seemrewarded. Even the younger, 2-year old toddlers will detach from theirmommy’s leg, and rush to show you his newest choo choo train. It’s thesetimes that will keep you packaging your intense love for them, pouringyour sweetest thoughts into an email, and making the numerous phonecalls, even when no one may want to talk on the other end of the phone.It’s the little things that continue to make you an essential part of yourgrandchild’s life, no matter how long the distance between you; the littlest things that excite and light up your grandkids.

There are so many ideas to keep your bond strong, and below are just a few to help you keep the connection.

Pictures are a wonderful way to keep a clear, visual image of you in their heart and minds. A goodnight board with laminated photos of you is a greatway for them to include you in their bedtime ritual. My children’s “Nini” laminated pics of a recent visit to their home, and turned it into a placemat.So, every time they sit down for a meal or snack we remember the fun times we had and the memories that were made. Their “Nini’s” newest gift oflove is a pillowcase she has made for each of their birthdays, so when they lay their heads down for sleep their reminded of who is helping to give thema good night’s rest and it’s like getting a goodnight hug from afar.

Some kids talk so much on the phone; you secretly probably want to end the call before they do, while for others it’s like pulling teeth. Unfortunatelymine are the latter, but the oldest is getting a bit better about it when he is asked questions about something he is intrigued with for the moment.“What’s the name of the little boy across the street you like to play with? Who is your pick to win the Super Bowl this year?” Asking open-endedquestions, and paying special attention to their interests and feelings shows them how much you care.

We all have that one lone sock in the dryer that looses its mate every now and then. Instead of throwing it away next time, send it to your grandchildwith a note tucked inside. Tell them to run around outside and see what sticks to the bottom. They can then call and tell you all of the fun things thatwound up on the bottom of their feet. Although you can’t plant a garden together, you can plant identical plants or vegetables. Send each other seedsand maybe a magical fairy rock to your granddaughter, for a bit of good growing luck.

Starting a collection together, or exploring the same hobby is another fun way to stay in-touch. Exchanging recipes or stories about fishing outings isfun. Collect leaves and comparing what trees you have in your part of the country, to what’s in their neighborhood. Build on whatever might interestthem and add your own twist.

When sending letters through the snail mail, you can create stamps with your picture on it, and vice versa. You and they will look forward to seeingwhat’s on the outside of the envelope, as much as what is inside. Speaking of what’s inside, try sending a message on a puzzle that they have to puttogether to read. Also, you could write a message backwards that they have to put in front of the mirror to decode.

Of course if you have a newer computer you can video chat with your grandkids, and see their smiling faces when time allows. I have to admit that myparents are always ready for a face-to-face chat, but with the time difference and the constant running from here to there, I’m not always so good aboutobliging. It’s a two way street and being a part of your grandchild’s/grandparent’s life shouldn’t feel like a chore. Try turning some of these ideas intoweekly rituals that you both can look forward to, and make it a long distance date!

Jennifer Blair is the Editor of the Senior Guidebook.


The Evergreen Programby Vicki McNealley BSN, Ph.d

Today in American society, we are bombardedwith commercials and magazineadvertisements that show us how to minimizethe effects of aging. From wrinkle cream to hairdye, these messages encourage people to hidetheir age, life experiences, mid-life crises, aswell as suffer in silence through the changes inboth body and mind.

Village Concepts, a third generation family-owned business that owns and operatesresidential and assisted living communitiesthroughout Washington state, is aiming tochange this view of aging through theirEvergreen Program. The Evergreen program is alifestyle program that enhances brain vitality,physical and emotional growth, and helpsresidents prepare for the next phase in lifethrough a combination of self-reflection,exercise, and activities.

The program is introduced to the staff throughnew employee orientation, and routinerefresher seminars. It is here that the staff getsinvolved in the program through day to day activities, customerinteractions, and active participation in selected pieces of the program’swhole. Residents are then introduced to the Evergreen program upon move-in, and continue through the program with educational offerings,participation in activities, reflection, sharing of expertise through teachingand mentoring, as well as future planning.

The Evergreen program includes four “core” seminars that introduce theprogram’s main holistic aging topics: Adaptability to Change, PositiveOutlook and Gratitude, Brain/Body Connection, and Re-Imagining Yourself.Educational classes are built on the core seminar topics, and are taught byan employee, resident, family member, or community member through“Village Concepts University.” Students may include residents, staff, andcommunity members.

Each Village Concepts community also infuses movement into dailyroutines. There are four types of exercises including: cardiovascular exercisethrough walking, swimming, biking and gardening; strength training withfree weights and weight machines; flexibility through yoga and gentlestretching; and balance through Tai Chi, chair balancing, and toe walking.

Based on research that correlates less depression and higher life satisfactionin elderly people with thankful and positive attitudes, the program infusesgratitude in the everyday lives of residents and staff at Village Concepts.Research also shows that routines lead to cognitive decline, so Village

Concepts encourages small daily changes tohelp residents improve brain function. Thesechanges may include shopping at differentstores, sitting near someone different at lunch,trying new foods, listening to different typesof music, and more.

The concept of the program is based aroundthe Evergreen tree, which has qualities VillageConcepts aims to emulate. While set in oneplace, the Evergreen still moves with thechanging seasons and winds, making theEvergreen stronger with its ability toaccommodate to change. As the Evergreenages, it becomes stronger and more well-defined. Similar to people, the Evergreen treeis best suited with others: a forest ofEvergreens is strong, and the group supportsthe individual.

Village Concepts draws upon 40 years ofexperience, and a proud tradition of providingpersonalized care to more than 1,400 residentsin 14 senior living communities throughout

Washington State. Each community encourages residents to “bringretirement to life” by providing personalized care, fostering newrelationships, and encouraging independence through programs such as theEvergreen program.

Families, friends, volunteers, and community members are all encouragedto learn more about the Evergreen Program and assist in enriching not onlytheir own lives, but the lives of residents, through active participation inall of the program’s distinct parts.

During the second half of life, people have an opportunity to share theirwisdom and knowledge with others. Village Concepts has made it theircommitment to help residents share their stories through mentoring,teaching a class, or writing a book. Whatever the outlet is, it will surelybring great life satisfaction.

The older generation has the ability to thrive and grow, and VillageConcepts recognizes that. This is no standard retirement program. Throughnew enlightened experiences through the Evergreen program, older adultsdon’t need to leave their active, enriched lives behind.

Tracy Willis is the Director of Corporate Development.She can be reached at 206-316-7555, or email her at [email protected]


Utilizing the Senses to EncouragePositive Activities for Seniors with Dementia by Jennifer Blair

Imagine for a moment that your everyday activities and hobbies start tobecome fuzzy, or unfamiliar. One of the greatest frustrations for seniorsfacing dementia is the inability to do the things they once loved. This newand strange reality becomes very discouraging for seniors with dementia,and their friends and loved ones who are trying to keep them engaged intheir daily activities. The number one goal when planning any type ofactivity for a senior with dementia is to make them feel like they haveaccomplished something, and achieved success. It doesn’t matter that theycomplete the task at hand, win a game of chess, or even played the gamecorrectly. The most important thing is that they had fun while participating.

Activities that utilize the 5 senses are very important when interacting witha senior who has dementia. A loved one might not remember how to baketheir famous chocolate chip cookie recipe, but when given the ingredients,it’s amazing how quickly they may start mixing and rolling out the doughonto a cookie sheet. The muscles have an amazing ability to rememberthings that the mind has forgotten.

The dining table is a place where many memories and experiences aremade, and food always has a wonderful way of bringing people together:birthdays, holidays, potlucks, summer barbeques, weddings, etc. Plan atasting of different types of chocolates or teas, or familiar holiday treatssuch as: candy corns, Valentine “sweethearts,” candy canes, or the belovedEaster peeps. Prepare a fruit salad, sneaking sweet bites along the way.String together cranberries, or popcorn for a fun and tasty activity. Have aball cleaning out and carving a pumpkin, and then roasting the seeds for adelicious snack. These activities are as much about the stories, laughter,and fun, as they are about the preparation and tastings.

Music stirs up many feelings and emotions about important moments inone’s lifetime. Throw in some tunes that you know your loved one listenedto during different eras, and important events in their life. It could be singinghappy birthday around a lit birthday cake, dancing to a song in the middleof the living room, or singing holiday carols that can bring up emotions ofyears gone by. It might be a nice idea to take your loved one to a localconcert or musical they would enjoy, or simply sit around the stereo andplay name that tune.

Our senses have the uncanny ability to transport us back to a different timein our lives. The smell of flowers while on a nice walk might remind us ofgardening with a parent or child. That first crisp smell of fall might bringthem back to their childhood, when we looked forward to the day’s of trickor treating and bobbing for apples. Using the sense of smell to engagesomeone with dementia is a wonderful activity, and there are so manydifferent things to try: sample different perfumes, smell the differentcoffees while shopping at the store, pick a bunch of fragrant fresh flowers,or brew mulling spices and let the air smell of holiday goodness.

Humans love and crave the touch of another. Just as newborns respond totouch, and skin to skin contact of their mother. Even as people age, theneed for touch is still very important. Something about a soft hand reachingout to be held, can make a tough day that much easier. Some easy ways toincorporate touch into a loved ones daily routine are: Plan a spa day anddo manicures and pedicures, find out if there are any therapy pets in theirarea and plan a visit, fold warm laundry together, weed a garden, or brusha loved one’s or friend’s hair.

Visual activities can be a wonderful and helpful stimulus for a seniorbattling dementia, especially if they are in a more advanced stage.Sometimes the gift of seeing something beautiful, even a gorgeous sunset,can transform one’s sour mood into a pleasant one. Creating a space thatis colorful and interesting, but not too busy is one idea. It is important notto overwhelm their senses with too much at once. Instead, try to focus onone bold sight at a time. Collecting colorful fall foliage together is alwaysrefreshing and fun. Look through old photographs, newspapers, or magazineclippings together. It can be as simple as cutting coupons, dying Easter eggs,or snuggling up to watch a classic and colorful movie, like “The Wizard ofOZ.”

Of course, exercise is healthy at any stage in ones life, but when workingwith someone facing dementia, it is especially important to be creative inyour approach to physical activity. Rather than trying to implement aworkout regimen, try using daily activities to get a loved one moving. Itdoesn’t matter how basic the activity, the important thing is that they aremoving and engaging in some sort of exercise. Some ideas to invite theidea of fitness into their day could be: watering the plants, ironing orhanging up clothing, washing dishes and loading the dishwasher, dustingthe furniture, feeding the birds, or putting a golf ball into a cup, for a holein one.

The basic thing to remember when planning any activity for a loved one,or friend with dementia, is to keep the activity light and simple. The activitydoesn’t have to be completed, and may not end up as planned. This is whythe actual activity should never be the goal. Hearing your loved one’slaughter or seeing their face light up with a smile from comfort, familiarity,or just feeling love and support is the ultimate goal. Someone who isstruggling with dementia can change on a day-to-day, or moment-to-moment basis. So, start simple and encourage them to have an open mindto try new things.

Jennifer Blair is the Editor for the Senior Guidebook.


CARING FACES

Care PartnersKim Fry, Director of Marketing /South Region253.576.4414

Everett Plaza – EverettJake Montzingo, Executive Director425.258.6408

The Cottages at Mill CreekTanya Schofield, Executive Assistant425.379.8276

Vineyard Park at Mountlake TerraceRobin Martin, Executive Director425.931.2951(coming soon)

Vineyard Park at Bothell LandingMatthew Krutenat, Executive Chef425.485.8900


SNOHOMISH COUNTYARLINGTONOlympic PlaceRetirement & Assisted Living20909 Olympic Place NEArlington WA 98223360-207-6327

EDMONDSAegis of EdmondsAssisted Living /Alzheimer’s Memory Care21500 - 72nd Ave West Edmonds WA 98026425-776-3600

Edmonds LandingAssisted Living180 Second Ave SouthEdmonds WA 98020425-744-1181

Rosewood CourteAssisted Living/Alzheimer’sMemory Impaired Only728 Edmonds WayEdmonds WA 98020425-673-2875

Sunrise of EdmondsAssisted Living/Alzheimer’s Care750 Edmonds WayEdmonds WA 98020425-673-9700

EVERETTBethany at Silver CrestAssisted Living / Nursing Home Adjacent2131 Lake Heights DriveEverett WA 98208425-385-2335

Cascadian PlaceRetirement / Independent Living3915 Colby Avenue NorthEverett WA 98201425-339-2225

Clare Bridge Silver LakeAlzheimer’s & Dementia Care2015 Lake Heights DriveEverett WA 98208425-337-6336

Everett PlazaAssisted Living2204 12th StreetEverett WA 98201425-374-0170

Garden CourtRetirement CommunityIndependent and Assisted Living520 - 112th Street SWEverett WA 98204425-438-9080

Silverado Senior Living EverettDementia Care Community524 - 75th Street SEEverett WA 98203425-348-8800

South PointeIndependent, Assisted Living10330 4th Avenue WestEverett WA 98204425-513-5645

Washington OakesRetirement and Assisted Living1717 Rockefeller AveEverett WA 98201425-339-3300

GRANITE FALLSThe VillageIndependent Living302 North Alder AvenueGranite Falls WA 98252360-691-1777

LAKE STEVENSAshley PointeIndependent and Assisted Living11117 - 20th Street NELake Stevens WA 98258425-397-7500

LYNNWOODAegis of LynnwoodAssisted Living18700 44th Avenue WestLynnwood WA 98037425-712-9999

Chateau PacificIndepedent / Assisted Living /Memory Care3333 - 148th Street SWLynnwood WA 98087425-787-9693

Clare Bridge LynnwoodAlzheimer’s & Dementia Care18706 - 36th Ave W Lynnwood WA 98037425-774-3300

Fairwinds – Brighton CourtRetirement/Assisted Living6520 - 196th Street SWLynnwood WA 98036425-775-4440

Quail Park of LynnwoodIndependent & Assisted Living /Memory Care4015 164th Street SWLynnwood WA 98037425-640-8529

Scriber GardensIndependent & Assisted Living /Wellness Services6024 200th Street SWLynnwood WA 98036425-673-7111

MARYSVILLEGrandview VillageRetirement / Assisted Living5800 - 64th Street NEMarysville WA 98270360-653-2223

The Cottages at MarysvilleMemory Care Community1216 Grove StreetMarysville WA 98270360-322-7561

MILL CREEKThe Cottages at Mill CreekMemory Care Community13200 10th Drive SEMill Creek WA 98012425-379-8276

MOUNTLAKE TERRACEMountlake Terrace PlazaA Merrill Gardens CommunityIndependent and Assisted Living23303 - 58th Ave WMountlake Terrace WA 98043425-672-4673

Vineyard Park at Mountlake Terrace(coming soon)Independent / Assisted Living /Dementia23008 56th Avenue WestMountlake Terrace WA 98043425-931-2951

MUKILTEOHarbour PointeIndependent and Assisted Living10200 Harbour PlaceMukilteo WA 98275425-493-8555

STANWOODJosephineAssisted Living / Nursing Home Adjacent9901 - 272nd Place NWStanwood WA 98292360-629-2126

Stanwood Community & Senior CenterIndependent Living7430 - 276th Street NWStanwood WA 98292360-629-7403

Warm Beach Senior CommunityIndependent & Assisted Living/Skilled Nursing 20420 Marine DriveStanwood WA 98292360-652-7585

SKILLED NURSING CAREBethany at Pacific - Everett425-259-5508

Bethany at Silver Lake - Everett425-338-3000

Delta Rehab Center - Snohomish360-568-2168

Josephine Sunset Home - Stanwood360-629-2126

Lynnwood Manor Health Center -Lynnwood 425-776-5512

Madeleine Villa Health Care -Marysville 360-659-1259

HCR Manor Care - Lynnwood425-775-9222

Marysville Care Center - Marysville360-659-3926

Merry Haven Health Care Center -Snohomish 360-568-3161

Regency Care Center at Arlington -Arlington 360-403-8247

Regency Care Center of Monroe -Monroe 360-794-4011

SKAGIT COUNTYANACORTESCap Sante Court Retirement 1111 32nd StreetAnacortes,WA 98221360-293-8088

Chandler’s Square Retirement / Assisted Living1300 “O” AvenueAnacortes WA 98221360-293-1300

BURLINGTONSkagit Valley Senior VillageRetirement / Assisted Living /Memory Care400 Gilkey RoadBurlington WA 98233360-755-5550

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LA CONNERLa Conner Retirement InnIndependent, Assisted Living204 North First StreetLa Conner WA 98257360-466-5700

MOUNT VERNONThe BridgeAssisted Living/Respite301 S LaVentureMount Vernon WA 98274360-416-0400

Highland Greens Senior ApartmentsAffordable Senior Apartments3100 N 30th StMount Vernon WA 98273360-848-8422

Highland Greens CottagesSenior ResidencesVillage Court @ 3200 N 30th StMount Vernon WA 98273360-540-1438

Salem Village IISenior Residences2601-2617 N LaVenture RdMount Vernon WA 98273360-540-1438

Salem Village ApartmentsAffordable Senior Apartments2619 N. LaVenture RdMount Vernon WA 98273360-428-5662

Life Care Center of Mount VernonAssisted Living / Skilled Nursing /Rehab / Alzheimer’s2120 E DivisionMount Vernon WA 98274360-424-4258

Logan CreekRetirement / Independent Living2311 E DivisionMount Vernon WA 98274360-428-0222

Mountain GlenRetirement / Assisted Living1810 East DivisionMount Vernon WA 98274360-424-7900

SEDRO-WOOLLEYBirchview - A Memory CareCommunity Assisted Living /Enhanced Adult Residential Care925 Dunlop AveSedro-Woolley WA 98284360-856-1911

Country Meadow VillageRetirement / Assisted Living1501 Collins RdSedro-Woolley WA 98284360-856-0404

Life Care Center of Skagit ValleySkilled Nursing1462 West SR 20Sedro-Woolley WA 98284360-856-6867

WHATCOM COUNTYBELLINGHAMAlderwood ParkLicensed Skilled Nursing2726 AlderwoodBellingham WA 98225360-733-2322

Bellingham Health Care & RehabLicensed Skilled Nursing /Specialized Care1200 BirchwoodBellingham WA 98225360-734-9295

Cordata Health Care & Rehab CenterLicensed Skilled Nursing4680 Cordata ParkwayBellingham WA 98226360-398-1966

Highgate HouseAssisted Living / Specialized Care151 & 155 East KelloggBellingham WA 98226360-671-1459

Highland Care CenterLicensed Skilled Nursing2400 Samish WayBellingham WA 98226360-734-4800

The LeopoldRetirement & Assisted Living1224 Cornwall AveBellingham WA 98225360-733-3500

Mt. Baker Care CenterLicensed Skilled Nursing2905 Connelly AveBellingham WA 98225360-734-4181

Parkway ChateauRetirement / Independent Living2818 Old Fairhaven ParkwayBellingham WA 98225360-671-6060

Rosewood VillaRetirement/Assisted Living702 32nd StreetBellingham WA 98225360-676-9193

Shuksan Health Care CenterLicensed Skilled Nursing1530 James StreetBellingham WA 98225360-733-9161

Silverado Senior Living BellinghamDementia Care Community 848 W Orchard DrBellingham WA 98225360-715-1338

Spring CreekRetirement, Assisted Living &Memory Care223 E Bakerview RoadBellingham WA 98226360-302-2275

St. Francis Extended Health CareLicensed Skilled Nursing3121 Squalicum PkwyBellingham WA 98225360-734-6760

Summit Place at Mt. BakerAssisted Living2901 Connelly AveBellingham WA 98225360-738-8447

ISLAND COUNTYFREELANDMaple RidgeRetirement & Assisted LivingCommunity1767 Alliance AvenueFreeland WA 98249360-207-6322

OAK HARBORHarbor Tower VillageRetirement / Assisted Living100 E Whidbey AveOak Harbor WA 98277360-675-2569

Home PlaceAlzheimer’s & Dementia Care171 SW 6th AveOak Harbor WA 98277360-279-2555

Regency on WhidbeyAssisted Living, Independent Cottages,Harbor Care1040 & 1045 SW Kimball DrOak Harbor WA 98277360-279-0933 & 360-279-2224

Summer HillRetirement and Assisted Living165 SW 6th AveOak Harbor WA 98277360-679-1400

KING COUNTYBELLEVUEAegis of BellevueAssisted Living / Memory Care148 102nd Ave SEBellevue WA 98004425-453-8100

The BellettiniIndependent & Assisted Living / 62+1115 108th Avenue NEBellevue WA 98004425-450-0800

The Garden ClubRetirement / Independent Living13350 SE 26th StreetBellevue WA 98005425-643-7111

The Gardens at Town SquareIndependent, Assisted Living,Dementia Care933 111th Avenue NEBellevue WA 98004425-688-1900

Sunrise of BellevueAssisted Living & Alzheimer’s Care15928 NE 8th StreetBellevue WA 98008425-401-5152

Wynwood BellevueAssisted Living Alzheimer’s &Dementia Care1640 148th Ave SEBellevue WA 98007425-373-1161

BOTHELLAegis of BothellAssisted Living / Memory Care10605 NE 185th StreetBothell WA 98011425-487-3245

Chateau Bothell LandingIndependent / Assisted Living /Memory Care17543 102nd Ave. NEBothell WA 98011 425-485-1155

Foundation House at BothellRetirement / Independent Living17502 102nd Ave NEBothell WA 98011425-402-9606

Life Care Center of BothellAssisted Living/Skilled Nursing707 228th Street SWBothell WA 98021 425-481-8500

North CreekRetirement, Assisted Living &Memory Care1907 201st Place SEBothell WA 98012425-209-0605

Riverside EastRetirement / Assisted Living10315 East Riverside DriveBothell WA 98011425-481-1976


Vineyard Park at Bothell LandingIndependent & Assisted LivingCommunity10519 East Riverside DriveBothell WA 98011425-354-3914

BURIENEl Dorado WestRetirement / Assisted Living1010 SW 134th StreetBurien WA 98146206-248-1975

COVINGTONCovington PlaceIndependent Senior Apartments26906 169th Place SECovington WA 98042253-398-2700

ENUMCLAWHigh Point VillageRetirement / Assisted Living1777 High Point StreetEnumclaw WA 98022360-825-7780

FEDERAL WAYFoundation HouseIndependent Living / PersonalizedAssisted Living32290 1st Avenue SFederal Way WA 98003253-838-8823

ISSAQUAHAegis of IssaquahAssisted Living / Memory Care / Hospice780 NW Juniper StreetIssaquah WA 98027425-526-6037

Spiritwood at Pine LakeRetirement / Assisted Living3607 228th Avenue SEIssaquah WA 98029425-313-9100

University House - IssaquahIndependent &Assisted Living22975 SE Black Nugget RoadIssaquah WA 98029425-557-4200

KENMORESpring Estates - KenmoreAssisted Living / Memory Care7221 NE 182nd StreetKenmore WA 98028425-481-4200

KENTAegis of KentAlzheimer’s / Memory Care10421 SE 248th StreetKent WA 98030253-479-1768

Farrington CourtRetirement / Assisted Living516 Kenosia AvenueKent WA 98030253-852-2737

KIRKLANDAegis of KirklandAssisted Living / Memory Care13000 Totem Lake BoulevardKirkland WA 98034425-823-7272

Aegis at Totem LakeRetirement / Assisted Living /Memory Care12629 116th Avenue NEKirkland WA 98034425-814-2841

Kirkland LodgeAssisted Living6505 Lakeview Drive NEKirkland WA 98033425-803-6911

Madison House / Totem LakeRetirement / Assisted Living12215 NE 128th StreetKirkland WA 98034425-821-8210

Merrill Gardens at KirklandIndependent & Assisted Living201 Kirkland AvenueKirkland WA 98033425-285-7743

MERCER ISLANDAljoya Mercer IslandContinuing Care RetirementCommunity2430 76th Avenue SEMercer Island WA 98040206-230-0150

Merrill Gardens at Island HouseIndependent & Assisted Living7810 SE 30th StMercer Island WA 98040206-204-5421

Sunrise of Mercer IslandAssisted Living & Alzheimer’s Care2959 76th Avenue SEMercer Island WA 98040206-232-6565

NORMANDY PARKFernwood at the ParkRetirement / Independent Living17623 First Avenue SNormandy Park WA 98148206-242-1455

REDMONDAegis of RedmondAssisted Living / Memory Care7480 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway NERedmond WA 98052425-883-4000

Fairwinds – RedmondRetirement / Assisted Living9988 Avondale Rd NERedmond WA 98052425-558-4700

Peters CreekRetirement & Assisted Living14431 Redmond WayRedmond WA 98052425-869-2273

The MarymoorRetirement & Assisted Living 4585 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway NERedmond WA 98052425-556-9398

RENTONChateau Valley CenterIndependent / Assisted / Memory4450 Davis Avenue SRenton WA 98055425-251-6677

Evergreen PlaceRetirement / Independent Living1414 Monroe Avenue NERenton WA 98056425-226-3312

The LodgeRetirement / Assisted Living1600 South Eagle Ridge DriveRenton WA 98055425-793-8080

Merrill Gardens at Renton CentreIndependent and Assisted Living104 Burnett Ave SRenton WA 98057425-243-2941

SEATTLEAegis at NorthgateMemory Care11039 17th Avenue NESeattle WA 98125206-440-1700

Aljoya Thornton Place - N. SeattleContinuing CareRetirement Community450 NE 100th StreetSeattle WA 98125206-306-7920

Ballard LandmarkRetirement/Assisted Living5433 Leary Ave NWSeattle WA 98107206-782-4000

Bridge ParkRetirement/Independent Living3204 SW Morgan StreetSeattle WA 98126206-938-6394

CRISTA Senior LivingIndependent / Assisted Living /Skilled Nursing / Rehabilitation /Memory Care19303 Fremont Avenue NorthShoreline WA 981331-877-639-3292

Faerland TerraceAssisted Living / Alzheimer’s Care1421 Minor AvenueSeattle WA 98101206-624-7637

Foundation House at NorthgateIndependent & Assisted Living11301 3rd Ave NESeattle WA 98125206-361-2758

Ida Culver House, BroadviewIndependent, Assisted Living, SkilledNursing, Alzheimer’s, Dementia Care12505 Greenwood Avenue NSeattle WA 98133206-361-1989

Ida Culver House, RavennaIndependent & Assisted Living2315 NE 65th StreetSeattle WA 98115206-523-7315

The LakeshoreIndependent & Assisted Living11448 Rainier Avenue SSeattle WA 98178206-772-1200

MirabellaIndependent, Assisted Living, SkilledNursing & Memory Care116 Fairview Ave NSeattle WA 98109206-254-1441

Northgate PlazaA Merrill Gardens CommunityIndependent & Assisted Living11030 5th Ave NESeattle WA 98125206-388-5061

Remington PlaceRetirement3025 NE 137th StreetSeattle WA 98125206-367-0369


the Stratford at Maple Leaf Independent, Assisted Livingand Memory Care9001 Lake City Way NESeattle WA 98115206-729-1200

University House, WallingfordIndependent & Assisted Living4400 Stone Way NSeattle WA 98103206-545-8400

SHORELINEAegis of Shoreline & Callahan HouseIndependent, Assisted Livingand Memory Care14900 & 15100 First Avenue NEShoreline WA 98155206-367-6700 and 206-417-9747

Anderson HouseIndependent / Assisted Living /Nursing & 2 Adult Family Homes17201 15th Ave NEShoreline WA 98155206-364-9336

WOODINVILLEFairwinds – Brittany ParkRetirement / Assisted Living17143 - 133rd Ave NEWoodinville WA 98072425-402-7100

The CreeksideA Merrill Gardens CommunityIndependent Retirement Community18200 Woodinville-Snohomish Rd NEWoodinville WA 98072425-286-8974

KITSAP COUNTYBREMERTONBay PointeAssisted Living966 Oyster Bay CourtBremerton WA 98312360-373-9904

Marine CourteMemory Care966 Oyster Bay CourtBremerton WA 98312360-373-9904

PORT ORCHARDPark VistaRetirement & Assisted LivingCommunity2944 SE Lund AvenurePort Orchard WA 98366360-207-6324

SILVERDALECrista Shores Independent, Assisted Living1600 NW Crista Shores LaneSilverdale WA 983831-800-722-4135

PIERCE COUNTYBONNEY LAKECedar RidgeRetirement & Assisted Living9515 198th Avenue EastBonney Lake WA 98391253-235-4121

GIG HARBORPeninsulaRetirement / Independent Living3445 50th Street Court NWGig Harbor WA 98335253-858-4800

Sound Vista VillageRetirement / Assisted Living6633 McDonald AvenueGig Harbor WA 98335253-851-9929

LAKEWOODMaple CreekResidential Care10420 Gravelly Lake Drive SWLakewood WA 98499253-588-0227

MILTONAlder RidgeIndependent Senior Apartments2800 Alder StreetMilton WA 98354253-878-5665

Mill Ridge VillageRetirement / Assisted Living607 28th AvenueMilton WA 98354253-925-9200

PUYALLUPMeridian HillsAssisted Living1813 South Meridian StreetPuyallup WA 98371253-841-4909

Silver CreekRetirement & Assisted LivingCommunity17607 91st Avenue EastPuyallup WA 98375253-236-0430

Willow GardensRetirement / Independent Living 4502 6th Street SEPuyallup WA 98374253-848-4430

TACOMACharlton PlaceAssisted Living9723 South Steel StTacoma WA 98444253-589-1834

Merrill Gardens at TacomaIndependent & Assisted Living7290 Rosemount CircleTacoma WA 98465253-617-0100

Point Defiance VillageRetirement / Independent Living6414 N Park WayTacoma WA 98407253-759-8908

THURSTON COUNTYLACEYBonaventure of LaceyRetirement, Assisted Living &Memory Care4528 Intelco Loop SELacey WA 98503360-207-6320

WoodlandRetirement & Assisted LivingCommunity4532 Intelco Loop SELacey WA 98503360-207-6321

OLYMPIACapital Place Retirement / Independent Living700 Black Lake BoulevardOlympia WA 98502360-357-9922

JEFFERSON COUNTYPORT TOWNSENDSeaport LandingRetirement & Assisted LivingCommunity1201 Hancock StreetPort Townsend WA 98368360-207-6323

GRAYS HARBOR COUNTYHOQUIAMChannel Point VillageRetirement / Assisted Living907 K StreetHoquiam WA 98550360-532-9000

CLALLAMPORT ANGELESPark View VillasRetirement / Assisted Living1430 Park View LanePort Angeles WA 98363360-452-7222

GRANT COUNTYMOSES LAKEPioneer VillageIndependent Senior Apartments816 E Sharon AveMoses Lake WA 98837509-764-7600

DOUGLAS COUNTYEAST WENATCHEEBonaventure of East WenatcheeAssisted Living / Retirement /Memory Care50 29th Street NWEast Wenatchee WA 98802509-255-8339

CHELAN COUNTYWENATCHEEColumbia HeightsAssisted Living / Retirement1550 Cherry StreetWenatchee WA 98801509-255-8338

BENTON COUNTYRICHLANDRivertonRetirement / Assisted Living1800 Bellerive DriveRichland WA 99352509-255-8340

CLARK COUNTYVANCOUVERBonaventure of Salmon CreekRetirement / Assisted Living / Memory Care13700 NE Salmon Creek AvenueVancouver WA 98686360-209-1932

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