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FEATURES4 The Positive Effects Of A Puppy’s Presence – Abbey Lyons-Ellison & Roxie Crawford

6 Family Feud – Lennie Mees, MD

8 Lifestyle Funding Options – Bill Pettit, President, Merrill Gardens

10 Weave A Life With Purpose – Tracey Harvey

12 Making The Most Of Life After Cancer – Andrew Schorr

14 The Family That Sticks Together, Survives Alzheimer’s – Jennifer Bergstrom

18 Do You Know Someone With Vision Loss? – Kate Fewel

20 Making Good Health Decisions – Jennifer Blair

22 Ayurveda And Hypertension – Virender Sodhi, MD, ND

25 Project Lifesaver - IT WORKS! – George Ratayczak & Josselyn Winslow

29 Directory

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Back Cover GenCare Lifestyle: Ballard Landmark – Seattle-Ballard; The Lodge – Renton;Scriber Gardens – Lynnwood; The Village – Granite Falls; Remington Place – Seattle-Lake City;Sun City-Arizona

Inside Front Cover Sunrise Senior Living: Edmonds; Lynnwood; Snohomish; Mercer Island; Bellevue;Brighton Gardens of Bellevue

Inside Back Cover Somerset Memory Care Community – Everett

Centerfold 16 Edmonds Landing – Edmonds

17 Rosewood Courte – Edmonds

1 Garden Court – Everett

2 The Bridge – Mount Vernon

3 Madison House / Totem Lake – Kirkland

5 Brookdale Senior Living: Lynnwood; Olympia; Puyallup; Shoreline View – Gig Harbor;Silver Lake – Everett; Foundation House – Federal Way; Villas Union Park – Tacoma;Wynwood Allenmore – Tacoma; Wynwood Bellevue

7 The Bridge – Mount Vernon

9 Merrill Gardens: The Creekside – Woodinville; Cordata – Bellingham; Kirkland; Marysville;Mill Creek; Monroe; At the University – Seattle; Mountlake Terrace Plaza – Mountlake Terrace; Northgate – Seattle; Northgate Plaza – Seattle; Queen Anne – Seattle; Stanwood

11 Vintage at Everett

13 Leisure Care: Fairwinds-Brighton Court – Lynnwood; Fairwinds-Brittany Park – Woodinville

15 Aegis Living: Aegis Lodge – Kirkland; Bothell; Bellevue; Callahan House – Seattle; Edmonds;Kirkland; Lynnwood; Northgate – Seattle; Redmond; Shoreline

19 Regency Pacific: Peters Creek – Redmond; Regency on Whidbey – Oak Harbor;The Marymoor – Redmond

21 Vintage at Mount Vernon

24 Caring Faces

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28 Alzheimer’s Association – Seattle

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4 SENIOR guidebook – bridging generations

It was last fall that I began working at Clare Bridge of Lynnwood, which beganmy journey into the world of Alzheimer’s, and gave me a new perspective onlife. Without a doubt, working in a specialized Alzheimer’s and dementia carecommunity brings a lot of new knowledge. Alzheimer’s is undeniably a verydebilitating disease. It sets families and caregivers on an emotional andunpredictable roller-coaster ride, as they try to cope and care for their loved oneat the same time.

At Clare Bridge communities we have made a promise to our residents, toensure daily moments of success in their lives. What this means to us is that nomatter how the disease has affected them, we promise by the end of each daythey will have had at least one moment where their lives have been enrichedand full of meaning. At Clare Bridge of Lynnwood we have always upheld thispromise through an active and healthy lifestyle. Recently, however, we havefound a new, secret, therapeutic weapon: our community pet, Penny.

This February, our Life Enrichment Coordinator, Jamie, became the new proud“mommy” of a 10-pound ball of endless energy. She rescued a little puppy thatshe named “Penny Lane”. Penny wasted no time working her way into the lives,and hearts, of every resident and associate at the community. We knew thatPenny would be a sure source of entertainment for the residents, but also sawher quickly emerge into the role of unofficial pet therapy dog.

While people with basic knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease are aware that themain symptom is memory loss, at Clare Bridge we understand how much moreis involved with the disease. Dramatic changes happen in an Alzheimer’spatients brain functioning. This causes severe confusion, agitation, depression,and ultimately results in the loss of their ability to manage simple daily tasks ontheir own. This is where our miniature therapist became so crucial.Immediately, Penny needed no invitation to help herself to an empty lap of aresident, and shower them with an aggressive abundance of puppy kisses.Residents, who frequently experience anxiety, seem to forget all their worrieswhen Jamie hands them Penny’s leash. They happily handle the task of takingher for a stroll within the security of our garden-filled courtyards. Speakingfrom a staff-morale perspective, I know our morning meetings wouldn’t be thesame without having to talk over the sound of Penny relentlessly squeaking herfavorite toy the whole time.

This brings us to a moment I will never forget. Jamie and I decided to throw abirthday party for my 3-pound Pomeranian, Piper, who also frequents thecommunity. It started jokingly, but come the day of the party our communitycenter was filled with pink princess decorations, puppy party favors, birthdaycakes (one for people, one for dogs), a handful of Piper’s best friends, andlaughing residents. Penny of course attended and surrounded by all this puppymayhem, I thought it would be a fun opportunity to engage our residents insome reminiscing. Two ladies were sitting right in the middle of all the dogsplaying, so I decided to ask them to share a story with me about any pets theyhad in the past.

“Oh, I have a dog!” said Betty. I naively asked if the dog lives with her daughter,knowing that if it lived in the building I would certainly already know about it. “No, she lives with me,” she replied firmly. “She’s right there!” Betty exclaimed,pointing down at Penny. Sally, the resident sitting next to her spoke up and said,“Hey, that’s my dog too!” Both ladies shared a laugh, followed by fond wordsabout how much they loved Penny.

It was there in that moment that I felt how much these ladies identified withPenny, and how much they loved her and looked forward to her daily company.On those tough days where the disease takes its toll, Penny is there to soothethem, and provide the positive stimulation they need. On the good days,everyone will surely be outside in the sunshine laughing, while Penny tacklesPiper in their version of tag. It is not uncommon to hear Jamie calling for Pennyduring resident mealtimes, because Penny has wandered off in hopes that shecan charm a caregiver into slipping her some table scraps. This always gives thestaff a good laugh. All these things make me think back to Penny’s first day atClare Bridge, and how all of us could have never imagined what an importantrole she would fill at our community. Penny’s spunky little attitude has workeditself into therapy for all of us, and each day brings daily moments of success tothe lives of everyone she has touched at Clare Bridge.

For more information please visit www.brookdaleliving.com or contact ClareBridge of Lynnwood at 425-774-3300 / Clare Bridge at Silver Lake 425-337-6336

The Positive EffectsOf A Puppy’s Presenceby Abbey Lyons-Ellison and Roxie Crawford


At every age life is measured in moments. And Brookdale Senior Living® communities are

designed to help you or a loved one make the most of every one of them. We offer a wide

range of senior lifestyles, care options and pricing structures to match your needs. And as a

Brookdale resident, you will have flexibility to transfer between them as your needs change.

Call or visit a Brookdale Senior Living® community today,because every moment counts.

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CLARE BRIDGE LYNNWOODAlzheimer’s & Dementia Care

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CLARE BRIDGE OLYMPIAAlzheimer’s & Dementia Care

420 Yauger Way SW., Olympia, WA 98502

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CLARE BRIDGE PUYALLUPAlzheimer’s & Dementia Care

8811 176th ST. E., Puyallup, WA 98375(253) 445-1300

CLARE BRIDGESHORELINE VIEW

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care9324 N. Harborview Dr., Gig Harbor, WA 98332

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CLARE BRIDGE SILVER LAKEAlzheimer’s & Dementia Care

2015 Lake Heights Dr., Everett, WA 98208(425) 337-6336

FOUNDATION HOUSEIndependent Living,

Personalized Assisted Living32290 1st Ave. S., Federal Way, WA 98003

(253) 838-8823

VILLAS UNION PARKIndependent Living

2010 S. Union Ave., Tacoma, WA 98405(253) 752-6870

WYNWOOD ALLENMOREPersonalized Assisted Living

3615 S. 23rd St., Tacoma, WA 98405(253) 759-7770

WYNWOOD BELLEVUEPersonalized Assisted LivingAlzheimer’s & Dementia Care

1640 148th Ave. SE, Bellevue, WA 98007(425) 373-1161

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Starring John Hurley, the Martinelli family, (with Sam, Mary, Sue, Jimmy, and Tom) and our returning champions, the Jones family (with Chris, Harry, Beth, Sally, andRoland).

JH: OK friends, it’s time to play the final round of Family Feud. Martinellis, canyou keep up with the Joneses? Ready? Sam, Chris, top five answers on theboard – now the question. What are the top five stressors for olderAmericans?

Buzz.

JH: The Martinellis rang in first. Your answer, please.

SM: Health, John. We don’t want to linger with an illness, and heaven forbid,we don’t want to be a burden to our children should we need long termcare.

Ring!

JH: That’s number two. Jones family, can your find the number one answer?

CJ: Finances, John. Will we have enough money to last for our entireretirement period?

Ring!

JH: That’s number three. Martinelli family, pass or play?

SM: We’ll play, John.

JH: Mary, what are senior stresses?

MM: Loss of purpose, John. We want to feel needed, no matter how old we are.

JH: That’s number four. Sue, can you find another stressor?

SM: Loss of independence. We fear when we can’t drive. We fear distance fromour families.

JH: Yes, that’s number five. Jimmy, it all comes down to you. What’s thenumber one answer?

JM: I know. I know. It’s, it’s, it’s...darn, I can’t think of one. This is just toostressful for me.

Buzz.

JH: Jones family, you have a chance to steal the game and remain championsfor another time. Harry, what is the number one stressor for seniorAmericans?

HJ: We huddled, John, couldn’t agree. It was like we were having a family feud.

JH: Yes, yes, that’s it! The number one answer is family feuds. Jones family, youare the reigning champions. Congratulations. Now, we have a surpriseguest to talk a bit more about senior stress. Lennie Mees, a behavioralimagineer from Portland, Oregon will expand on our top five answers.

LM: Thanks, John. Thank you very much. Let me give you a capsule summary ofyour top five. We will discuss the family feuding last, as I tend to shy awayfrom confrontation.

� Maintain your health, but not just by the old “eat better and be moreactive” axiom. Make a list of all the things you love to do – your list of awell-lived life. Do you like music, art, and theatre? How about writing apoem or keeping a journal? Actively pursue a well-lived life.

� Review your finances, and talk with your family about your current statusand anticipated needs. If you are short, make it a family challenge, not anindividual challenge. If you have too much money, and some folks do, findsomeone who could benefit from your generosity.

� As Bishop Burroughs, retired Episcopal priest quoted on his 100thbirthday, “I love my life of serving people. It gives me a reason to get up inthe morning. It keeps me alive and happy.” What’s your reason to get upin the morning? If you can’t answer that question now, don’t go to bedtonight without a definitive answer.

� Plan for your independence. Write a business plan for your life, your “lifeplan,” if you will. Preferably a plan that specifically addresses later-in-lifecare. A business person would never consider starting his or her businesswithout a specific plan. What more important business is there for each ofus than our own life? Take the time, make the effort, and write your plan.

� Family Feuds? We don’t have time enough left to suffer poor relationshipswith family members. Be the bigger dog! Forgive! Don’t let your angerfester. A wise person once said, “Holding onto anger is like drinkinghemlock, and expecting the other person to die?” Be the lead dog of theteam. Make the call and start a conversation. If you absolutely can’tmuster a call, at least write a letter.

JH: I want to thank the Martinelli and Jones family, Lennie, and the audiencefor joining us today. Until tomorrow then, when we will ask, “What are thetop five answers to the question “what do seniors love?”

Family Feudby Lennie Mees, MD

Caring for the Caregiver:A Day of Self-Care for Care Providers

This one-day seminar is an opportunity for you as a family orprofessional caregiver to renew your spirit, reinvigorate your work and

learn coping techniques for your mind and body.

Keynote Speaker: Lennie Mees, MD

November 5, 2009 • 8:30 am to 3:30 pmFirst Baptist Church, 2717 “J” Avenue, Anacortes WA 98221

Registration Fee: $33/personincludes continental breakfast and lunch

Sponsored by the Skagit Hospice Foundation,Skagit Hospice Services, and Evans Funeral Chapel

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What is Assisted Living?

Assisted Living is designed to meet the needs of individuals who are unable to live alone yet do not require skilled nursing care. The Bridge at Mount Vernon offers a unique combination of residential housing, personalized

services and health care while promoting the maximum independence and dignity of each of our residents by providing compassionate, professional care.

At The Bridge at Mount Vernon, it isn’t just about the quality of our Assisted Living services. It’s also about the quality of life that you want for yourself or your loved one.

To learn how The Bridge at Mount Vernon can benefit you or a loved one, call now to schedule a tour and ask about our move-in specials!

(360) 416-0400

Benefits of Assisted Living at The Bridge at Mount Vernon:

Three well-balanced meals

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Merrill Gardens is a family ownedcompany based in Seattle. ParentR.D. Merrill is a timber companywith roots that go back over 100years. The Merrill family startedMerrill Gardens 16 years ago, andit’s now the largest senior housingcompany in Washington with 55communities in ten states. Pettithas been with the company sinceits inception.

Financial Opportunitiesto make your move easierAs our economy changes, weknow that many seniors arefocused on finding the best way tofinance a move to a retirementcommunity, like Merrill Gardens. Inthe past, people have relied on thesale of a home or traditionalsavings, but you should be awarethat there are other great ways tomake the move today.

There are a number of financial options that you may not have considered,which provide flexibility and access to resources when you need them.

Merrill Gardens retirement communities do not require a large upfrontinvestment, or what is known as a “buy in” fee. Our community fee is theequivalent of your first month’s rent. Following this initial fee, you simply pay amonthly rent, which covers meals, housekeeping, transportation, and cable. Webelieve this model provides the flexibility you need, and does not tie up yourfunds.

Below are some funding options you can consider, to help you make your move.

ConventionalYou can use cash savings, CDs, IRAs, 401(k), investments, pension funds, andSocial Security to form a pool of money. These options can also generate incomein the form of interest, capital gains, or dividends. In turn, this money can beused to pay for your monthly rent at Merrill Gardens. Personal loans can alsohelp fill a funding gap. Many of these investment options can also be used as aline of credit, as needed.

ElderLife FinancialMerrill Gardens has partnered with ElderLife Financial Services to provideprospective residents and their families, a loan to bridge the gap in funding amove to Merrill Gardens. The loan program is unique, because it allows up to sixfamily members, friends, and concerned persons to join together to support thecost of a loved one at Merrill Gardens. ElderLife Financial provides affordable,interest-only loans, paid directly to the community. Each month, the borrowerdecides what they would like to send. Although each borrower on the loan isindividually responsible for repaying all amounts owed, co-borrowers ofteninformally agree among themselves to share the monthly payments. Bysharing, this makes it easier for a family to cover the costs of supporting a lovedone. The loans have a flexible line of credit structure, and you only use what youneed when you need it.

ElderLife Financial can be especially useful for seniors who are waiting for theirhome to sell. It allows them the ability to move into Merrill Gardens right away,and access care as soon as it’s needed.

Real EstateThe sale of a home is a personal decision. You may also want to explore a homeequity loan, or a reverse mortgage to generate funds for a move to MerrillGardens. Home equity loans come in many different forms, but generally enablepeople to use the equity in their home as collateral. If you are not ready to sellyour home, consider renting it out for awhile and using the rental income tocover your monthly costs.

InsuranceLong-term care insurance provides funds for situations not typically covered byhealth insurance, Medicare, or Medicaid. Assisted living at Merrill Gardens maybe covered, and premiums are usually based on the age of the insured. Lifesettlements are another way seniors can raise funds to pay for senior living. Thisoption typically includes selling a life insurance policy. These settlements can bedone directly with an insurance company, or with a third party.

Government OptionsBenefits provided to Veterans often provide an additional source of funding forlong-term care, for those who qualify.

For more information about any of these funding options, please visit our websiteat www.merrillgardens.com, or call a Merrill Gardens representative at1-800-379-8831. Additional video topics by Bill Pettit can be found onwww.seniorguidebook.com.

*Each of these options should be carefully considered to make sure it is right foryour individual situation. There are a number of legal requirements, and taximplications that should be reviewed.

Merrill Gardens Lifestyle Funding Optionsby Bill Pettit, President, Merrill Gardens


At Merrill Gardens, our residents really know how to shake things up. They can enjoy life without worrying about cooking, cleaning, or

planning. With Anytime Dining,SM weekly housekeeping and a jam-packed activity program they can unwind and relax.

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The International Council of Active Aging(ICAA) has long said that we shouldconsider the way we age, and live to thefullest extent possible, within all areas oflife. Living within the dimensions of life:physical, spiritual, emotional,intellectual, professional, and social,equate to living with purpose.Regardless of the generation you fallwithin; our goal is to age gracefully, withdignity, and independence. This can besummed up as the necessaryingredients to living life to its fullest.

Weaving a life with purpose, regardlessof social status or health conditions, canbe achieved if you consider thefollowing:

Practice Your Work: Working as acommunity has become a creative wayfor local businesses to educate, and buildcommunity outreach programs thattranslate into business opportunities for the greater good. Volunteering withinyour community will inspire others around you. Dedicating a few extra hours aweek to a cause that you feel passionately about, will help you stay active andmentally sharp. For those that have long been retired, but wish to still beengaged and stimulated, why not consider re-entering the job market. Thereare shining examples around Washington that still enjoy the benefits ofretiring, with part-time positions. Wise employers see the benefits of hiringthose that are 50 years and better. Companies that have a customer base thatrelies on consistency, and meaningful customer interaction, should look atseniors with certain skill sets as a diamond in the rough.

Greening Up Your Life: With the increased interest and worldwide emphasison sustainability and “green” practices, this is a global initiative that should notbe overlooked. Everyone, regardless of age, can start simply. Considerpurchasing an inexpensive grocery bag, which is sold at most locations, and isusually made of recycled products. They come in wonderful colors and designs,and have actually become a fashion accessory at local farmers markets. Forthose that love to garden, and enjoy the beauty and color of plants, ask yourlocal gardening center about plants that are recommended for cleaning upindoor air. There are many varieties that you may find you already own. Lastly,think locally and from the ground-up. Look for retirement communities thathave constructed a green building, or that have made major improvements topromote a more eco-friendly environment.

Challenge Your Senses: Given that advancing ageis often associated with a number of physical andmental changes, health for the body and mind arenow very popular topics in today’s news stories andmagazines. Evident is the loss in strength, power,and skeletal muscle mass, along with an increase infat mass. Staying active and open to attendingprograms, dedicated to improving senior mind-bodyharmony, is critical. If you enjoy social settingschallenging your physical sense, this may be an idealway to accomplish a new base of friends. Groupprograms that encourage the benefits of improvedbalance, flexibility, and overall feeling better,without a fear of falling, are good descriptor wordsto look for when considering attending newprograms.

Exercise Your Communication Skills: Theprocess of how information is exchanged betweenindividuals is a critical component to remainingengaged in life throughout the decades. It cangreatly affect our relationships, and ability to stayconnected with others. According to The IDEA

FITNESS JOURNAL- July 2009 and Biray Alsac, MS, Baby Boomers (1946–1964),Generation X (1965–1981), and Millennials (1982–2000) are three veryinfluential generations. An understanding of the foundation and preferencesfor each generation, would help bridge a lot of communication gaps. Our Agingresidents born prior to 1946, sometimes called The Greatest Generation or TheSurvivors, have a lot of experience in the art of communicating and story telling.We should all take notice, listen, and learn from these valuable tales.Conversely, seniors today should view this time as an opportunity to learn aboutthe younger generations. Some simple strategies might be to take advantage ofprograms offering assistance in learning computer skills, playing interactivegames and puzzles, and even joining the social networking craze i.e. FACEBOOK.Picking up on this habit could help track grandchildren, children, and theirfriend’s social habits. However, the main benefit will be the ability to view photoalbums galore of friends and family.

Considering all that you have witnessed throughout the decades, now is not thetime to slow down. Rather, embrace it as the time to begin weaving the decadesof your life together, and re-invigorating all of your senses to live life withPURPOSE.

Tracey Harvey is the Corporate Director of Vitality for GenCare Lifestyle Creating WHOLELIFE Living ™ connections for seniors. For more information, you can call 206-467-2620,or visit www.gencarelifestyle.com

Weave A Life With Purposeby Tracey Harvey


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Many people know that I am a 13-year leukemia survivor. Happily, the experimental therapy I received as part of a clinical trial worked, and I lead a full life andtake no medicine. Certainly, many people who are stricken with any one of hundreds of types and subtypes of cancer are not so fortunate, but that number isgrowing. There are now 12 million cancer survivors in the U.S., and although many of us would like to forget that we ever had cancer, that would be foolish. Asscience shows, denial about a previous illness puts our future years at risk.

“Cancer Survivorship” is a hot topic today at major cancer centers. Doctors are finding that survivors have special needs, and require regular checkups with experts.These specialists understand that the powerful anti-cancer therapies received can create other problems down the road, including heart problems, sleep problems,and second cancers. Unfortunately, many cancer patients are not made aware of the higher risks they face, and their primary care doctors all too often miss a keywarning sign. What might be a run of the mill infection for their other patients, could be an alarming sign in a cancer survivor and require much more aggressiveintervention.

It’s in an effort to save the lives of cancer survivors, and preserve high quality of life, that leading centers are establishing formalcancer survivorship programs. It is here that cancer survivors can have regular checkups with specialists, in the lateeffects of cancer care, and receive the psychological support as well. Also, the doctor and the patient in theseprograms work together to create a “survivorship care plan,” that can be given to the harriedprimary care doc back home – a plan for what to look out for and how to respond.

I am planning to get involved in one of these programs, and if you or aloved one is a cancer survivor – even from years ago – I urge you to lookfor one too. The Seattle Cancer Care Alliance has one, as well as theLance Armstrong Foundation that supports several, along with othermajor centers.

The message is now getting out that people survive cancer. It is notalways, or even often, a death sentence anymore. Hollywood hasfinally started depicting that accurately, as in the new Adam Sandlermovie, “Funny People.” That’s where Sandler’s character getsdiagnosed with leukemia. Given only an 8 percent chance that anexperimental therapy will work, he makes plans for his demise.However, in the end, the therapy does work and he is given a secondchance at life.

I feel like I was given a second chance, and perhaps if youare a cancer survivor you feel that way too. So now, wehave to protect our good health and nip problemsearly. A cancer survivorship program can play a keyrole. I urge you to look into this, because it could helpsave your life...again.

Wishing you the best of health!Andrew

For more information,please visit www.patientpower.info

Making The Most Of Life After Cancerby Andrew Schorr


Fairwinds — Brighton Court 6520 196th Street SW

It’s More Than Retirement. It’s Five-Star Fun.

just because you need a little help sometimes.

Doesn’t mean you don’t like to have fun.

So, maybe you need a little help sometimes. That’s okay, we’ll be right there when you need us. But we’ll also make sure you have fun, too!


Here’s a checklist of things that need to be addressed:

� Find the Power of Attorney, Living Will, and/or Advance Directives, Will,Long-term Care Insurance Policy, Life Insurance policy, etc.

� Make a list of all of Dad’s financial accounts.� Keep a big 3-ring binder with all the information in one place. As the

situation advances, the stress can make it tough to keep all the detailstogether. With the binder, you always know where to look for items youneed.

� If Dad’s a veteran, investigate Veteran’s benefits. Information on veteran’sbenefits and assistance can be found at www.veteranaid.org, orwww.va.gov. For some veterans this could mean up to $900 per monthtoward care costs.

� Make contact with the Alzheimer’s Association, and invite their SocialWorkers to come and meet with your family. They can help you make a planand save you headaches and time. Information on your local chapter can befound at www.alz.org.

� Once you have a plan, write it down and make sure everyone is on the samepage. Assign tasks to each family member so no one is bearing the weightof the work. One person can handle the finances, one health care, and onethe legal issues.

� Make a care plan for Dad. Its likely Mom won’t tell you how hard it is to carefor him. Set a schedule that everyone can agree on, to look in on them andhelp. Hire in-home care to give Mom chances to get away, and recover.

� Schedule regular family meetings to check in with each other, and discussissues. Communication is the key in managing things, so no one feelsoverburdened.

� Talk about what the costs for care will be, once Dad is no longer able to stayhome. The average memory care community will cost anywhere from$60,000 per year, to $100,000 and up. Many families sell their parents’ hometo pay for care. It’s not ideal, but it’s a reality.

� Be open with extended family and friends about what is happening.Letthem help as much as possible. You’ll need the support.

� Use area resources: Alzheimer’s Association, Elder Law, Home HealthServices, Day Programs, Real Estate Programs, Senior Financial Planner,Senior Housing, Geriatric Case Management, Organizers and Movers,Hospital Geriatric Psychiatry Inpatient and Outpatient Programs, and Areasupport groups.

� Consider occasionally putting Dad in a Short Stay Program, where he isboarded at a memory care community for one week to one month at a time,or an Adult Day program. This will give Mom desperately needed rest, aswell as give Dad a chance to “try out” a memory care community. Just keepin mind that the average adjustment period for most people that move intoa memory care community is 3-4 weeks.

Clearly there is a lot to do to manage the care and protection of a person withAlzheimer’s disease. Nothing in our education prepares us for this. Get the helpyou and your family need as soon as possible, so you are armed and prepared toface what is coming. If you do, you will manage the difficulties with much morestrength and success.

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As they celebrated his birthday, John’s family felt a sense of dread. Theyknew his Alzheimer’s disease was advancing, but they really didn’tknow what to do to get ready. It seemed like they were just standing inthe path of a big wave of grief, and they didn’t know how to build aboat. John’s wife Judy, and his three adult children, had to make somedecisions. The only problem was, that they had no idea where to begin.

Most, if not all families that find they are in this situation, feel just likeJohn’s family. Surely there are some things we should be doing...butwhat? Here are some tips that an Aegis Living executive director set up,that will help you pull it all together.

First and foremost, decide as a family that you will work very hard atcooperation. This situation is difficult enough, and it’s likely that somewill not get their way. It’s imperative that you make compromises, andcommit wholly to cooperation. This one choice alone will help provideMom enormous relief. The last thing she needs is conflict between herkids.

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For those adapting to vision loss, an encouraging and understanding supportsystem is a valuable resource; family and friends can make a difference in visionrehabilitation.

Since each person’s experience of vision loss is different, open communicationfosters mutual understanding. Some people have poor peripheral vision, whileothers may have limited central vision. One person might have trouble seeingat night, and another might have difficulty seeing colors or details. It is evenpossible for one’s vision to be affected by lighting conditions.

For example, a person with advanced Macular Degeneration (which causescentral vision loss) finds recognizing faces or reading challenging, but they canstill move around easily using peripheral vision. By comparison, a person withperipheral vision loss may have difficulty becoming oriented in space, but hasno trouble reading.

The following are suggestions for friends, family, and caregivers, from peoplewith vision loss. To avoid confusion and offer helpful assistance, it’s always bestto ask the person how your support could be most effective.

• When greeting me, say your name. Let me know when you enter or leavea room.

• By looking directly at me and addressing me by name, I’ll know you aretalking to me. Unless otherwise requested, there is no need to raise yourvoice or direct questions to my sighted companion.

• Let me do as much as I can, even if it takes me longer.• If you think I need help, ask me if I want it. If we talk about it, I can tell

you what I need or how we can do it together.• When providing directions, be as specific as possible. Instead of saying,

“It’s over there,” try “the tape recorder is on your left.”• I may have an easier time reading text if it is printed in large, bold, black

print. Eighteen point font, (.25" letters) or larger, is the easiest to read.• It is helpful for steps and curbs to be colored with contrasting colors;

white or yellow is best.• Provide adequate lighting for tasks in stairways, and in hallways.• If I am walking with you, I will take your arm. I’ll keep a half step behind

you to anticipate curbs, steps, and doorways.• With a few additional verbal and/or tactile directions/descriptions, I can

participate in most activities.• Keep the environment predictable and consistent. If you rearrange

common rooms, I need orientation to my new surroundings.• Dining is easier with contrasting food and dinnerware: mashed potatoes

on a dark plate, beets on white, etc. I may appreciate a clockwiseidentification of food placement on my plate.

• As I adjust to vision loss, I may experience a wide range of emotionsincluding: worry, anger, frustration, and fear. I will let you know what youcan do, whether it is just listening or offering help.

Please keep in mind that the above tips are only suggestions. Each person willwant to be treated differently. The most important thing you can do forsomeone with vision loss is listen, and ask before assisting them.

Community Services for the Blind and Partially SightedFounded in 1965, CSBPS is the largest private not for profit vision rehabilitationagency in the State of Washington. Our mission is to enhance the ability ofpeople with vision loss to lead independent, active lives. Each year we servethousands of people in the Northwest through our low vision clinics viacounseling, training in independent living, travel skills, and our adaptive aidsstore, SightConnection. For more information, or to make a contribution thatsupports independent living for people with vision loss, visit us atwww.csbps.com or call 1-800-458-4888.

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At the beginning of the New Year, my middle daughter was preparing to traveloverseas to India for several months. In preparation, she studied their culture,customs, and beliefs. Through her research she became extremely curious aboutIndian medicine, known as Ayurveda. She sought out an Ayurvedic physician inWestern Washington, and learned of one who had come highly recommendedamong yogis and natural medicine believers in the area. She recruited me, hermother --, to come along for the journey. I half-heartedly obliged, but ultimatelydecided to take the plunge. My main motivation for going was to spend someuninterrupted time with my daughter before she set off on her travels, as wellas to understand why this particular topic had grabbed her interest.

After arriving to a very professional medical office, and spending an hour ofuninterrupted quality time, the Dr. proceeded to draw my blood, take a urinesample, and discuss my health history. It took two weeks to get the results back,for which we made another trip to go over the results with the physician.

It turns out that my tests revealed that I had moderately high blood pressure,with a couple of elevated markers. The doctor recommended that I see acardiologist to be sure there were no other underlying issues. Heeding hisadvice, I set up an appointment the following week with a respectedcardiologist, who immediately prescribed a blood pressure medication. He saidthat if I were too heavy, a smoker, didn’t eat healthy food, or exercise regularly;he would have recommended those adjustments first. That not being the case,however, the only choice was the traditional pill.

I am not one to take antibiotics, or any prescribed medicine freely, but I decidedto fill the prescription just to have it on hand. However, I still didn’t feel 100%comfortable with the idea of filling my body with any unnecessary, or unnaturalsubstance. I asked the cardiologist how he felt about herbs. His response was, “Idon’t know anything about them. I know they have been around for thousandsof years, but that is the extent of my knowledge.” I was confused, to say theleast, so I decided to do my own base line study.

So, on the previous advice of the Ayurvedic doctor, I purchased a blood pressuremachine. I used it every morning for the next ten days, taking no traditionalpills or herbs. After the 10 days had passed, my blood pressure was consistently15 points lower than when the Ayurvedic physician and the cardiologist firsttested me. So, I began taking the prescribed herbs. Whether I am correct or not,I still partially attribute my initial high blood pressure to white coat anxiety.

In any case, I continued on this path for another 10 days, and my blood pressurehad dropped an additional 25 points. I took another blood test, and I made afollow-up appointment to see the Ayurvedic physician. He was delighted to seethe drop in my blood pressure, and that my blood test revealed all of my levelsto be normal. Therefore, we agreed that the herbs were meeting our goals. Heexplained that his final goals for me were, to be taking only a multivitamin,doing my breathing exercises, yoga poses, walking 30 minutes a day, andaerobic exercise; all without side effects and without taking a traditional pill therest of my life. What a concept!

My objective in sharing my experience is to point out the difference betweenWestern and Eastern medicine. Many western medicine doctors are quick toprescribe pills that might just cover-up an underlying problem. Of course,depending on the illness or disease, certain medications are absolutelynecessary. However, in my case, my blood pressure was not so far off the chartsthat there was a huge cause for concern. In addition, I felt like the cardiologistwas putting a band-aid on to cover up the cause, rather than finding out whatcaused it and how to heal it. On the flip side, eastern medicine doctors tend towant to put the pieces together as to why one is getting a recurrent yeastinfection, or Eczema, for example. They want to know rather, if it’s a food they’reeating, a vitamin or mineral they’re not getting enough of in their diet, orenvironmental stress factors that could be the source of the problem.

Not only have I benefited from the Ayurvedic doctor’s herbal prescriptions,breathing exercises, and food recommendations, but my entire family has aswell. It is important to know that there are other options out there. You owe itto yourself and the temple that is your body, before settling on the mostobvious or easiest solution to get the information needed to make the bestdecision for yourself. It might take a little more effort and time on your part, butit could possibly open up a whole new world of healing possibilities that younever imagined. The combination of traditional and non-traditional medicinemay be worth considering, and finding a traditional doctor that will work alongside of a non-traditional.

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The American Heart Association estimates that one in three American adultshas high blood pressure. Most of us know that high blood pressure, orhypertension, is linked to heart attack, stroke, and kidney failure. What we maynot know, however, is that high blood pressure usually does not presentsymptoms. In other words, many otherwise healthy people have high bloodpressure and do not know it. Hypertension has been called “The Silent Killer”because serious and even fatal conditions can develop before a patient is awareof the disorder.

The causes of high blood pressure are poorly understood. However, certainhereditary and lifestyle factors have been proven to significantly increase therisk of developing the disease. These include:

• Excess Weight – Increased body mass, means an increase in bloodproduction to supply oxygen and nutrients to the increased amounts ofbody tissue. This increases the pressure on artery walls.

• Activity Level – Inactivity makes the heart perform less efficiently.Exercise helps the heart do more work, with fewer heartbeats.

• Tobacco Use – Cigarettes and other tobacco products containchemicals that can damage arterial walls.

• Sodium Intake – Excess sodium causes the body to retain fluid, whichcan lead to high blood pressure.

• Potassium Intake – Insufficient potassium in the diet causes the cellsto retain sodium, also contributing to high blood pressure.

• Stress – Excess stress increases the risk of hypertension.

• Alcohol Consumption – Excessive alcohol intake over a long period oftime increases the risk of heart disease.

• Age – The risk of high blood pressure increases as you get older.

• Family History – High blood pressure often runs in families.

Patients in the US who develop high blood pressure are almost always treatedwith medication. Although lifestyle and dietary changes may be discussed, theyare not presented as central to the maintenance of the disease. Sadly, whenpatients do not make dietary and lifestyle changes, and follow a drug-basedprotocol, their condition usually only becomes more complicated.

Ayurveda And Hypertensionby Dr. Virender Sodhi


In my years of practicing Ayurvedic and naturopathic medicine, I have watchedmany patients go through the drill of treating their high blood pressure withmedication. Doctors usually start by prescribing one pill, usually a diuretic,which loses its effectiveness after a few years. Then, a beta-blocker is usuallyadded, which also eventually loses its effectiveness. Following that, anACE-inhibitor, or calcium channel blocker must be used to keep thehypertension under control.

It is not unusual for a patient to end up taking three or four different bloodpressure medications at a time, which each have their own set of side effects. Ifprescribed a diuretic, this can cause potassium loss. A beta-blocker will causeerectile dysfunction in men. It can also make you a diabetic, because it not onlyblocks the beta cells of the arteries, but also those of the pancreas. For erectiledysfunction doctors usually prescribe Viagra, which usually comes with its ownside effects, and ironically includes heart complications. To add to theconundrum, patients who take medication for high blood pressure oftenbecome more sedentary and are likely to gain weight. This, of course, onlyaggravates their condition.

The Ayurvedic ApproachNutrition and lifestyle changes are hallmarks of Ayurveda, and when a patientis able to make serious changes, high blood pressure can often be controlledwithout medication. I have been able to help many patients reduce, or eveneliminate their medications. According to the understanding in Ayurveda,hypertension is caused by an accumulation of toxins in blood and tissues, poordigestion, nervous system imbalance, and physical or mental stress. TheAyurvedic practitioner seeks to begin a process of detoxification using acombination protocol of dietary cleansing, herbal treatment, and yoga torestore balance within the body’s systems.

In Ayurveda, hypertension is treated according to the patient’s metabolicconstitution. Therefore, I recommend a diet low in sodium, cholesterol andtriglycerides, which make the blood viscous, raising blood pressure. I alsorecommend yoga breathing exercises to relax the body, and stimulate thecardiovascular system. Simply breathe through left nostril, exhale through theright, and reverse the process. Doing this for fifteen minutes at a time cansignificantly reduce blood pressure. I often have my patients try this in myoffice, and their blood pressure drops considerably.

Some in the established medical community have begun to recognize the valueof nutrition in controlling hypertension. The National Heart, Lung, and BloodInstitute funded clinical studies to develop dietary guidelines for patients withhigh blood pressure. These guidelines are called the DASH diet, after the study’stitle, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. It recommends a diet rich infruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products, high in dietary fiber, potassium, andmagnesium, and moderately high in protein. Sodium intake should berestricted to 2,400 mg per day.

Herbs for HypertensionThe principle Ayurvedic herbs used to treat hypertension are Sarpagandha(Rauwolfia serpentina), Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna), Gokshura (Tribulusterrestris), and Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa).

• Sarpagandha (Rauwolfia serpentina)Sarpagandha has been used to treat hypertension for centuries in India,and it was one of the first Ayurvedic herbs to be recognized by Westernmedicine. Pharmacological research identified the chemical reserpine asthe source of the herb’s hypotensive activity. However, Reserpine wasalso found to leach catecholamines, which caused depression.Although, Sarpagandha does contain many other alkaloids, which havevery potent blood pressure-lowering effects, without causingdepression. I prefer to use whole herb extracts devoid of reserpine,which has shown remarkable blood pressure lowering effects. In mytwenty-nine years of clinical practice, I have not seen even a singlepatient who developed depression with Sarpagandha.

• Arjuna (Terminalia arjuna)Arjuna is Ayurveda’s most powerful herb for the heart, and muchresearch exists to document its cardiotonic effects. The herb’s actionappears to be similar to beta-blocking drugs. I use it for ischemic heartdisease when there is a lack of blood flow to the heart, as well as forangina, palpitations, irregular heartbeat, and problems withconductivity.

• Gokshura (Tribulus terrestis)Gokshura is another useful herb for treating hypertension. It acts both asa diuretic and an ACE inhibitor.

• Punarnava (Boerhaavia diffusa)Punarnava has a diuretic, as well as Ca2+ channel blocking properties.As a diuretic, Punarnava relieves fluid congestion and cardiac edema. Italso eases labored breathing, caused by congestion in the chest. It isespecially beneficial for allowing circulatory fluids to flow unimpeded.

In Ayurvedic medicine, herbs and minerals are added to cut down the sideeffects of a medication. A combination of nutrition, exercise, yoga, andbreathing exercise has proven to be very successful in treating hypertension.

Dr. Virender Sodhi treats patients fromall over the world at the Ayurvedic &Naturopathic Medical Clinic inBellevue, Washington.

For more informationyou can contact Dr. Sodhi at425-453-8022, or email him [email protected].

Please note: This article is purely informative and should not replace theguidance of your physician. If you suffer from an illness, you shouldconsult a physician before taking any herbs, vitamins, minerals orenzymes. Even at the peak of health, it is best to consult a qualifiedpractitioner before taking any dietary supplement.


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In the Alzheimer Society of Washington’s April newsletterentitled, IT WORKS! Whatcom County Deputy Sheriff GeorgeRatayczak, Search and Rescue (SAR) Coordinator, enthusiasticallydescribed his first challenge in finding a person who had becomelost.

“On 09-11-2008, at approximately 18:32 hours, the BellinghamPolice Department received a report of a 54-year old male with a recenthead injury. He had wandered away from a residence in the 800 blockof 12th Street in Bellingham. The subject lived in Everett, but wasvisiting relatives in Bellingham. The 54-year old subject was unable totake care of himself, and would not be able to find his way home.

The family advised that they had looked for the subject for over1-1/2 hours before contacting the Bellingham Police. The BellinghamPolice responded to the area, and contacted the reporting familymember. They also checked the area, but were unable to locate themissing subject.

It was discovered that the missing subject was a Project LifesaverClient out of Snohomish County. After contacting and getting information fromthe Snohomish County Sheriff ’s Office Search and Rescue Coordinator, theBellingham Police requested Whatcom County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue torespond with its Project Lifesaver Team.

The SAR Deputy was contacted at about 20:05 hours, (3 hours after the personwent missing) and responded to the scene at 20:26 hours. He located the missingsubject while responding to the area at 14th Street and S. State Street, atapproximately 20:36 hours. The total search time was about 10 minutes with theProject Lifesaver equipment. The missing person was located approximately 1/2mile (5 blocks) from the residence. The missing person was then transported to theresidence on 12th Street, and returned to his family unharmed.”

The Whatcom County Sheriff ’s Office teamed up with the Alzheimer Societyof Washington, to bring Project Lifesaver to the citizens of Whatcom County. TheProject Lifesaver Program issues a radio-tracking bracelet to each of theirclients. The bracelet has a unique radio signal, that trained Search and Rescuemembers can track with a special radio receiver. The Sheriff ’s Department hasthe radio receiver equipment in some of their vehicles. Whatcom Countycurrently has 12-people trained in the use of the tracking system (3 deputiesand 9 volunteers). The Alzheimer Society has a group of trained volunteers(two-person Care Teams) who meet with the person who may become lost, andhis/her responsible party. Care Team members check over the informationalpapers and put the Project Lifesaver bracelet, which has a non-removablewristband, on the client. Care Team members will then visit the client’s house ata pre-arranged time each month to cut off the bracelet, change the battery, andreplace the bracelet on the client’s wrist.

The program began accepting clients last summer, and currently has twelvewho are enrolled. Some people who wore the bracelet have changed their livingsituation, and no longer need it. Others have moved from their own homes tocare facilities, and still wear the bracelet.

Although a variety of challenges have come up, they have quickly been

resolved. When one family traveled to another state, we were able to find twocounties adjacent to their daughter’s home that had Project Lifesaver. Thatreassured the family that they could get help if they needed, while they wereaway. Another woman did not want to wear the bracelet, so she cut it off andhid it. Deputy Ratayczak found it, and talked the woman into wearing it again.In another instance, one man’s bracelet just “disappeared” – probably down thetoilet. These trial and error situations have only helped us to understand thenecessity of this product, and how to serve our clients better.

From Whatcom County’s standpoint, Project Lifesaver equipment can savetime, money, and lives. The Project Lifesaver tracking technology was designedto benefit people who have been diagnosed with dementia, Alzheimer’s,Autism, or Down syndrome. People who have been diagnosed with theseillnesses are at a higher risk of becoming lost. According to Deputy Ratayczak,searches for these subjects have used large amounts of manpower and couldlast many hours or even days. Nationally, the Project Lifesaver Program hasclaimed around 1,500 searches, with an average recovery time of less than 30minutes. Further, it is estimated that 10% of the population over 65 years of agehave Alzheimer’s or some form of dementia. Of those, 59% will wander awayfrom their homes or facilities at some point. Seventy percent of them are caredfor at home by relatives, and are not in secure facilities. Statistically, the survivalrate for missing persons in this category drops by 50%, if the person is notfound in the first 24 hours.

Families report that they feel safer, when they know the person who maybecome lost is protected by the Project Lifesaver electronic safety net. Severalcare facilities have purchased bracelets for their residents. They provide themwhen they are concerned that the person might leave the facility, andultimately become lost. So, after a full year of working with the program we canagain repeat: Project Lifesaver – Great News Everyone… IT WORKS!

For more information about Project Lifesaver or Alzheimer’s contact the Alzheimer Societyof Washington at 360-671-3316 or 1-800-493-3959.

Project Lifesaver – IT WORKS!by George Ratayczak and Josselyn Winslow


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

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

SNOHOMISHSunrise of SnohomishAssisted Living/Alzheimer’s Care1124 Pine AveSnohomish WA 98290360-568-1900

STANWOODJosephine Sunset HomeAssisted Living/Nursing HomeAdjacent9901 - 272nd Place NWStanwood WA 98292360-629-2126

Merrill Gardens at StanwoodIndependent & Assisted Living/Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care7212 - 265th Street NWStanwood WA 98292360-629-3445

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 CAREAldercrest - Edmonds425-775-1961

Bethany at Pacific - Everett425-259-5508

Bethany at Silver Lake - Everett425-338-3000

Delta Rehab Center - Snohomish360-568-2168

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Edmonds Rehab and Healthcare–Edmonds 425-778-0107

Everett Rehab and Care Center -Everett 425-513-1600

Everett Trans. Care - Everett425-258-7552

Forest View Trans. Health Center–Everett 425-258-4474

Josephine Sunset Home -Stanwood 360-629-2126

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 -Marysville 360-659-3926

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

Parkway Nursing Center -Snohomish 360-568-8566

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

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

Sunrise View Convalescent Center- Everett 425-353-4040

ANACORTESFidalgo Care Center &Rosario Assisted LivingAssisted Living/Skilled Nursing/Secured Dementia Care/Rehab1105 27th StreetAnacortes WA 98221360-293-3174

Cap Sante Court Retirement1111 32nd StreetAnacortes,WA 98221360-293-8088

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

MOUNT VERNONThe BridgeAssisted Living/Hospice301 S LaVentureMount Vernon WA 98274360-416-0400

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

Vintage at Mount VernonApartments at Affordable Prices1000 Vintage LaneMount Vernon WA 98273360-848-8533

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

BELLINGHAMAlderwood 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

Fairhaven EstatesAssisted Living2600 Old Fairhaven ParkwayBellingham WA 98225360-647-1254

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

Merrill Gardens at CordataRetirement/Assisted Living/Specialized Care4415 Columbine DrBellingham WA 98226360-715-8822

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

Spring CreekRetirement & Assisted Living223 E Bakerview RoadBellingham WA 98226360-756-2301

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

The CourtyardDementia Care CommunityAssisted Living/EnhancedSpecialized Care 848 W Orchard DrBellingham WA 98225360-715-1338

FREELANDMaple RidgeAssisted Living Community1767 Alliance AvenueFreeland WA 98249360-331-1303

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

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

Summer HillRetirement and Assisted Living165 SW 6th Ave.Oak Harbor WA 98277360-679-1400

AUBURNAuburn MeadowsAssisted Living/Memory Care945 22nd Street NEAuburn WA 98002253-333-0171

BELLEVUEAegis of BellevueAssisted Living / Memory Care148 102nd Ave SEBellevue WA 98004425-296-1293888-252-3447(Opening Jan. 2010)

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The BellettiniLuxury Apartment Homes in theHeart of Bellevue / 62+1115 108th Avenue NEBellevue WA 98004425-450-0800

Brighton Gardens of BellevueAssisted Living & Alzheimer’sCare15241 NE 20th StreetBellevue WA 98007425-401-0300

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

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

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

Chateau at Bothell LandingIndependent & Assisted Living17543 102nd Ave. NEBothell WA 98011 425-485-1155

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

North CreekRetirement & Assisted Living907 201st Place SEBothell WA 98012425-483-8927

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

Vineyard Park at Bothell LandingIndependent &Assisted Living Community10519 East Riverside DriveBothell WA 98011425-485-8900

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

COVINGTONCovington PlaceRetirement Apartments26906 169th Place SECovington WA 98042888-548-6609

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

FEDERAL WAYFoundation HouseIndependent LivingPersonalized Assisted Living32290 1st Avenue SFederal Way WA 98003253-838-8823

KENMORESpring Hill of KenmoreAssisted Living7221 NE 182nd StreetKenmore WA 98028425-481-4200

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

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

Aegis LodgeRetirement / Assisted Living/ Memory Care12629 116th Avenue NEKirkland WA 98034425-814-2841

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

Merrill Gardens at KirklandIndependent & Assisted Living201 Kirkland AvenueKirkland WA 98033425-828-2570

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

REDMONDAegis of RedmondAssisted Living / Memory Care7480 West Lake SammamishParkway 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 SammamishParkway NERedmond WA 98052425-556-9398

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

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

CRISTWOOD RetirementCommunityResidential/Assisted Living SkilledNursing/Onsite Home Health19303 Fremont Avenue NorthSeattle (Shoreline) WA 981331-877-639-3292 / 206-546-7565

Merrill Gardens at NorthgateIndependent and Assisted Living11501 15th Avenue NESeattle WA 98125206-362-7250

Merrill Gardens at Queen AnneIndependent and Assisted Living 805 4th Ave NSeattle WA 98109206-284-0055

Merrill Gardens at Renton CentreIndependent and Assisted Living104 Burnett Ave SRenton WA 98057425-235-6400

Merrill Gardens at West SeattleIndependent4611 35th Ave SWSeattle (West) WA 98126206-932-5480

Merrill Gardens Admiral HeightsIndependent and Assisted Living2326 California Ave. S.W.Seattle (West) WA 98116206-938-3964

Merrill Gardens at the UniversityIndependent & Assisted Living5115 25th Ave NESeattle WA 98105206-523-8400

Northgate PlazaA Merrill Gardens CommunityIndependent & Assisted Living11030 5th Ave NESeattle WA 98125206-363-6740

RemingtonPlaceRetirement3025 NE 137th StreetSeattle WA 98125206-367-0369

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

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

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

The Blakely at Echo Lake VillageAffordable SeniorResidential Community1140 N. 192nd StreetShoreline WA 98133206-363-1866


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

The CreeksideA Merrill Gardens CommunityIndependent RetirementCommunity18200 Woodinville-SnohomishRoad NEWoodinville WA 98072425-483-7953

BREMERTONVintage at BremertonApartments at Affordable Prices1717 Sheridan RoadBremerton WA 98310360-479-8300

PORT ORCHARDPark VistaRetirement & Assisted Living2944 SE Lund AvenuePort Orchard WA 98366360-871-2323

SILVERDALECRISTA Shores RetirementCommunityResidential, Assisted Living1600 NW Crista Shores LaneSilverdale WA 983831-800-722-4135 / 360-613-3502

BONNEY LAKECedar RidgeRetirement & Assisted Living9515 198th Avenue EBonney Lake WA 98391253-299-6461

GIG HARBORClare Bridge Shoreline ViewAlzheimer’s & Dementia Care9324 N Harborview DriveGig Harbor WA 98332253-858-7790

Merrill Gardens at Gig HarborIndependent and Assisted Living3213 45th Street Court N.W.Gig Harbor WA 98335253-858-5300

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

MILTONMill Ridge VillageRetirement & Assisted Living607 28th AvenueMilton WA 98354253-925-9200

PUYALLUPClare Bridge PuyallupAlzheimer’s & Dementia Care8811 176th Street EPuyallup WA 98375253-445-1300

Merrill Gardens at PuyallupIndependent and Assisted Living123 4th Avenue NWPuyallup WA 98371253-848-1234

Silver CreekRetirement & Assisted Living17607 91st Avenue EPuyallup WA 98375253-875-8644

TACOMALife Manor IndependentSenior Living1601 S.Union AvenueTacoma WA 98405253-383-3363

Life Manor AssistedLiving Community1609 S.Union AvenueTacoma WA 98405253-779-3800

Villas Union ParkIndependent Living2010 S Union AvenueTacoma WA 98405253-752-6870

Wynwood AllenmorePersonalized Assisted Living3615 S 23rd StreetTacoma WA 98405253-759-7770

HOQUIAMChannel Point VillageRetirement & Assisted Living907 K StreetHoquiam WA 98550360-532-9000

KENNEWICKThe Manor at Canyon LakesA Merrill Gardens CommunityIndependent and Assisted Living2802 West 35th Ave.Kennewick WA 99337509-586-5633

RICHLANDRivertonRetirement & Assisted Living1800 Bellerive DriveRichland WA 99352509.628.0221

LACEYWoodlandRetirement & Assisted Living4532 Intelco Loop SELacey WA 98503360-528-3253

OLYMPIAClare Bridge OlympiaAlzheimer’s & Dementia Care420 Yauger Way SWOlympia WA 98502360-236-1400

Merrill Gardens at OlympiaIndependent and Assisted Living616 Lilly Road N.E.Olympia WA 98506360-456-0601

YELMRosemontRetirement & Assisted Living215 Killion Road NWYelm WA 98597360-458-1800

PORT ANGELESPark View VillasRetirement & Assisted Living1430 Park View LanePort Angeles WA 98363360-452-7222

SEQUIMVintage at SequimApartments at Affordable Prices1009 Brackett RoadSequim WA 98382360-681-4018

PORT TOWNSENDDiscovery ViewRetirement Apartments1051 Hancock StreetPort Townsend WA360-385-9500

Seaport LandingRetirement & Assisted Living1201 Hancock StreetPort Townsend WA 98368360-379-9376

VANCOUVERBridgewoodRetirement & Assisted Living 11700NE Angelo DriveVancouver WA 98684360-254-4666

Vintage at VancouverApartments at Affordable Prices9001 NE 54th StreetVancouver WA 98662360-882-9300

LONGVIEWMonticello ParkRetirement & Assisted Living605 BroadwayLongview WA 98632360-575-1778

WENATCHEEColumbia HeightsRetirement & Assisted Living1550 Cherry StreetWenatchee WA 98801509-662-8646

MOSES LAKEPioneer VillageAffordable IndependentRetirement Apartments816 E. Sharon AvenueMoses Lake WA 98837888-548-6609

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