Senior Guidebook - Oct/Nov/Dec 2010

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FEATURES4 Age Is Just A Number – Marvon Pierce and Tracey Harvey

6 Answers About Memory Care and Alzheimer’s Disease – Michael Hickey

8 Active Living – Bill Pettit, President, Merrill Gardens

10 Could Elective Surgery Improve Your Life? – Andrew Schorr

12 Little Known Veterans’ Assisted Living Benefit – Don Smith

14 Alzheimer’s Disease and the Importance of Aging In Place – Ashley Clark Rea

18 Do I Like This? Alzheimer’s and the Dining Experience – Linda Emerson

21 Recovering From Loss of A Loved One – Jeanne Wallin

22 The Death Tax is Dead...ERR, Long Live the Death Tax! – Dennis Brislawn

23 Cautionary Tales from Travelers – Rick Steves

29 Directory

ADVERTISERSFront Cover Garden Court Retirement Community – Everett

Back Cover Gentiva: Bellevue, Bremerton, Everett, Kent, Puyallup, Seattle, Tacoma

Inside Front Cover Mirabella – Seattle

Inside Back Cover Somerset Memory Care Community – Everett

Centerfold 16 Edmonds Landing – Edmonds

17 Rosewood Courte – Edmonds

1 Garden Court Retirement Community – Everett

3 Sunrise Senior Living: Edmonds, Lynnwood, Snohomish, Mercer Island, Bellevue,Brighton Gardens of Bellevue

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

7 The Bridge – Mount Vernon

9 Merrill Gardens: Bellingham, Gig Harbor, Kennewick, Kirkland, Marysville, Mercer Island,Mill Creek, Monroe, Mountlake Terrace, Northgate, Northgate Plaza, Olympia, Puyallup,Queen Anne, Renton, Spokane, Stanwood, Tacoma, University Village, West Seattle-AdmiralHeights, West Seattle, Woodinville, Vancouver

11 Salem Village Communities: Highland Greens Cottages, Salem Village II, Highland GreensSenior Apartments, Salem Village Apartments – Mount Vernon

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

15 Aegis Living: Aegis at Totem Lake – Kirkland; Bothell; Bellevue; Callahan House – Shoreline;Edmonds; Issaquah; Kent; Kirkland; Lynnwood; Northgate – Seattle; Redmond; Shoreline

19 Home Place – Oak Harbor

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28 Alzheimer’s Association – Seattle

Garden Court RetirementCommunity – EverettCheri TherriaultMarketing Director425-438-9080

Aegis of BellevueMary Miller,Marketing DirectorMolly Wolniewicz,Marketing Director425-453-8100

CARING FACES

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Redefining Senior “HOME”

Whether it’s our pets in residence, ourflowering plants or our staff that actsmore like family than caregivers,

Sunrise Senior Living provides everydayexperiences that make our communities simply,more livable.

At Sunrise, we understand that the transitionto a senior community isn’t always easy. So, wefocus on the details of living, from beautifully

appointed living spaces to delicious meals,engaging social activities, transportation,and personalized assistance and care.

Visit or call a Sunrise Senior Living residencetoday to see what we do to make our communi-ties into places seniors can call home.

Brighton Gardens of Bellevue 425-401-0300 15241 NE 20th St, Bellevue, WA 98007 AL, ALZSunrise of Bellevue 425-401-5152 15928 NE 8th St, Bellevue, WA 98008 AL, ALZSunrise of Edmonds 425-673-9700 750 Edmonds Way, Edmonds, WA 98020 AL, ALZSunrise of Lynnwood 425-771-7700 18625 60th Ave, West, Lynnwood, WA 98037 AL, ALZSunrise of Mercer Island 206-232-6565 2959 76th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040 AL, ALZSunrise of Snohomish 360-568-1900 1124 Pine Ave, Snohomish, WA 98290 AL, ALZ

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As the saying goes, “you are what you eat,” so thereality is you are as young (or as old) as you feel. Yearshave nothing whatsoever to do with a person’s age,except how it records the passage of time. One can beold at 30, and yet be young at 70.

Given that advancing age is often associated with a ody is the direct result of the mental and physical careover a lifetime. The goal to live younger requires you topractice, and continually challenges your senses to livea healthy and energetic life full of vitality.

We all know we must eat and drink to be healthy.However, the focus should be on understanding thedifference between food and nourishment. I’m suremany of you have, at one time or another, felt theeffects of being tired, stressed, or fatigued. To liveyounger means: KNOWING and UNDERSTANDING OURBODIES, in the same way an expert mechanic knowsand understands his automobile.

For example, in order for an automobile to functionat top performance, it needs to follow themanufacturer’s scheduled maintenance checks.Regular maintenance includes the appropriate oil andgrade, gasoline to make the engine run, and antifreezein order to keep the engine cool.

Imagine what would happen if you didn’t change youroil, put sugar in your gas tank instead of gasoline, or placed syrup in the radiatorinstead of antifreeze. Without a doubt, the engine would malfunction becauseof a host of problems, eventually shutting down the whole vehicle.

Our bodies, in the same way, were designed to meet certain requirements.Filling our bodies with unhealthy food and beverages is the same as puttingsugar into our gas tank. It can result in health problems such as: heart disease,cancer, diabetes, kidney stones, bloating, enlarged colon, constipation, allergies,and a list that goes on for days.

The body, in which we live, is the only physical manifestation we have in orderto function. If we are to live healthier, younger lives, many of our eating anddrinking habits must be changed. As the saying goes, “If you want somethingyou’ve never had, you must do something you’ve never done.”

Just as it is important to forecast and stimulate your retirement needs, do notunder estimate that the link to youth is through the foods you eat. If you wantto live young, the principle that we are what we eat, certainly holds true. Wemust begin to practice using the discipline it takes to enrich our culinary tastes.Eating whole, fresh, organic foods and beverages, which will ignite and fuel thebody with youth juice can do it.

Eat well and live young.

Marvon Pierce is the Corporate Culinary Director & co-contributor Tracey Harvey is theCorporate Director of Vitality for GenCare Lifestyle Creating WHOLE LIFE Living ™connections for seniors. For more information, you can call 206-467-2620, or visitwww.gencarelifestyle.com

Age IsJust A Numberby Marvon Pierce / Tracey Harvey


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I Feel So Guilty...When asked to describe the emotions associated withcaring for a loved one with memory loss, the mostcommon response is, “I feel so guilty.”

Typically, caregivers feel this guilt about things thathappened in the past, the unusual behavior of theirloved one, losing their temper, resenting theresponsibility of care giving, and so much more. Someof these guilty feelings are passing, while others aremore lasting and center around critical issues.

The trouble with guilt feelings is that, if left unaddressed, they can interferewith healthy, effective decision making. Recognizing the guilt that surroundscaring for a loved one with memory loss can help keep it in perspective. Thisallows the caregiver to be more objective in their daily interactions with theirloved one.

Here are some things you can do to help keep your guilt in perspective:• Recognize the feelings for what they are. When the source of guilt

feelings is recognized, they become manageable.• Identify how the feelings of guilt are affecting your decision-making.• Don’t second-guess the decisions that you make.• Don’t expect to be perfect. It is common to feel resentful, angry, and

lonely at times. Accept these feelings as normal, and don’t allow yourselfto feel guilty.

• Seek help from professionals and support groups. You need outsidesupport and guidance to keep perspective.

• Above all, remember, you are doing the very best job that you can. Youare a Hero! Give yourself credit for all that you do, just as your loved onedoes.

Caregiver SupportResearch published in the Journal of the American Medical Association indicatesthat caregivers, who receive education and emotional support, are better ableto cope with the challenges and decisions that they face. The study concludedthat, “care giving has high emotional and physical costs for caregivers. It isimportant that they have the information needed to cope with the disease, aswell as information regarding the care and assistance options available tothem.” The study stated that caregivers who received useful information weremore likely to feel in control, and felt a sense of hope as a result of theiralternatives and choices.

There are many opportunities in our area for caregivers to obtain support, andmany resources to receive support. You can contact us for complete details onresources within the community.

If you’d like more information on our programs for caregivers, availableresources, or Residential Care for your loved one, please contact us at RosewoodCourte at 425-673-2875, or stop by at 728 Edmonds Way, Edmonds.

Michael Hickey is the administrator with Northwest Care Management, for RosewoodCourte Memory Care Community.

Answers AboutMemory Care& Alzheimer’sDiseaseby Michael Hickey

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

Medication monitoring

Daily activities

Peace of mind

Socialization

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At Merrill Gardens communities, residents are learning new skills, improvingtheir quality of life and having fun while participating in our innovativewellness program. Merrill Gardens Active Living is designed to show seniorshow to increase muscle strength, flexibility and endurance through a variety ofphysical activity programs that are specifically designed for seniors. ActiveLiving is individualized for each resident, regardless of age or medical conditionand offers segments that build upon each other. Residents track their resultsbased on ability and personal goals.

The Active Living program was developed exclusively for Merrill Gardens by aphysician who is a well known leader in healthy aging. Dr. Chris Fordyce, theMedicare Medical Director for Group Health Cooperative in Seattle, Washington,has testified before Congress on ways to increase senior health and has workedon a national care bill to improve quality of care. She developed the MerrillGardens Active Living program in partnership with the National Blueprint toIncrease Physical Activity in the 50+ population, sponsored by the Centers forDisease Control and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

“We designed Active Living to weave the best of clinical research around aginginto the fabric of everyday life at Merrill Gardens at each community. Seniorswho are physically active and socially connected are the most likely to be ableto obtain a healthy outcome and now they can have both of those things living

at Merrill Gardens. With Active Living, I believe that Merrill Gardens is redefiningretirement community living,” said Dr. Fordyce.

Residents at Merrill Gardens learn about the positive impact that increasedphysical activity can make in their lives. They are encouraged to participate insome form of physical activity at least 30 minutes per day. They can choose froma variety of planned activities or classes that are designed to build musclestrength, increase flexibility and improve balance. Participants can usepedometers to count their steps and the Active Living Director also helps themto track their progress on a daily log. Seniors who participate are seeing adramatic increase in their overall health and mental attitude, regardless ofmedical problems or disability.

We believe that Active Living is much more than an exercise program for ourresidents. It is a lifestyle that gives them an opportunity to learn new skills,improve their quality of life and have a great time with their friends. ActiveLiving is the culmination of our commitment to provide a unique livingexperience for everyone who calls Merrill Gardens home.

For more information about Merrill Gardens, visit our website at www.merrillgardens.comor check out our facebook page. Or give us a call at 1-800-379-883.

Active Livingby Bill Pettit, President


Jazz It Up!

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.

So put a little zest in your step, and call us today for a personal tour!

Retirement, Assisted Living & Alzheimer’s Care

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*Woodinville offers Independent Living only. Alzheimer’s Care available at Bellingham, Monroe and Stanwood.

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Bellingham*(360) 715-8822

Gig Harbor(253) 858-5300

Kennewick(509) 586-5633

Marysville(360) 659-1279

Mercer Island(206) 236-0502

Mill Creek(425) 338-1580

Monroe*(360) 794-4284

Mountlake Terrace (425) 672-4673

Northgate(206) 362-7250

Northgate Plaza (206) 363-6740

Olympia(360) 456-0601

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Puyallup(253) 848-1234

Queen Anne(206) 284-0055

Renton(425) 235-6400

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I am not a big proponent for havingsurgery, as there are always risks, andas we get older there is always theconcern that those risks mayincrease. However, times havechanged and elective surgery isbecoming more common, and inmany peoples minds the benefits areoutweighing the risks.

The thinking used to be that if youwere 65+, and certainly if you were80+, you were getting too old forsurgery. If you had diabetes or took alot of medications, it was too risky.Sure, heart surgery or vascularsurgery might be a necessity in somecases, but other than that, oneshould avoid “going under theknife.”

Today’s thinking is much moreliberal, in the respect that we arenow in the age of minimally invasivesurgery. It’s incredible what surgeonshave learned to do withlaparoscopes, small incisions, tinycameras, and lately, robots. Thesurgeries go more quickly, there isless anesthesia, less blood lost, lesstrauma, and quicker recovery. Now, itis not uncommon for some surgeonsto regularly operate on people 90 years of age.

The question remains, if it isn’t a medical necessity for you to have surgery,should you? I have been thinking that there are more and more reasons toproceed. I’ll start with my dear mother-in-law. Like so many people in her 70’s,she had developed an arthritic hip. It was becoming painful to walk, and thehandicapped parking pass was essential equipment for any trip. When gettingon and off planes, a wheelchair was always required. My mother-in-law wasunhappy, and uncomfortable, as it seemed her body was wearing out. Sheopted for a total hip replacement, and I’m pleased to say that It has given herback her life.

She has now been on many trips toexotic places, walked along the GreatWall of China, and rolled around withgrandchildren. That was not possiblebefore the surgery. She did, however,hold onto the parking pass – just incase.

Let’s contrast her story with that ofthe man from whom I recentlyrented my vacation house. He waspainfully limping around with a bumknee. Could knee surgery repair hisproblem, and take away his pain?Certainly it would, but some physicaltherapy and a bit of recovery timewould be involved too. Was it worthit? I would say definitely. He washesitating because he’s older. Ithought to myself that this was“hogwash.”

Yes, there are risks. Today I readabout a new super bug that’smaking its way from India into U.S.hospitals. At risk would be anyonewho has surgery, or even a small cutor wound. There is no drug at thepresent time to beat it. That’s scaryand gives one pause as to evenvisiting a hospital (that’s where thebugs are!). However, I do believe the

risk is low and the benefit of getting moving again is very high. You deserveactive senior years. Do not let fear of surgery make you sedentary for the rest ofyour life.

None of this is meant to push you toward any surgery, any time, or with anydoctor or hospital. Absolutely not! Do your research, get second opinions, checkout a hospital’s success rates, and infection rate. Don’t feel that elective surgeryis only for the young. It could be your key to a new lease on life.

For more information , please visit www.patientpower.info

Could Elective Surgery Improve Your Life?by Andrew Schorr


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In my financial planning practice, I frequently meet seniors who have healthissues that make it difficult to live independently. If medically appropriate, mostseniors, when given the choice, prefer to live at home or in an assisted livingcommunity.

However, many seniors cannot afford home health care or the monthly cost ofan assisted living community. Medicare provides little or no financial help inthis area, and if you are single Medicaid requires you to spend-down your assetsto the poverty level.

There is however, a little known resource available for wartime veterans, that isnot used nearly enough. The benefit is called, “The Aid and AttendancePension.“

This veterans benefit has nothing to do with a service-connected disability.Wartime veterans can receive a check from the VA to help pay for in-homehealth care, assisted living facility fees, and other unreimbursed medicalexpenses.

Under this program, a married veteran may receive up to a maximum of $1,949per month, and a single veteran may receive up to $1,644 per month. Inaddition, an unmarried, surviving spouse can receive up to $1,056 per month.The surviving spouse would have to be married to the veteran when he/shepassed away, and not divorced.

In general, to qualify, a veteran must have 90 days or more of active duty andan honorable discharge. At least one day of service must have been servedduring wartime. It is not a requirement that the veteran served in battle.

Another area of qualification is the medical needs test. The VA will want to knowwhat type of assistance is needed by the veteran, or surviving spouse. Typicallyyou would need assistance with some activities of daily living, or have acognitive impairment such as Dementia or Alzheimer’s.

There are income and assets tests to meet, as well. Therefore, an experiencedcounselor is a benefit when navigating these waters.

If you or a loved one would like more information on this valuable program forour veterans and their spouses, please contact our office at 800-548-4934. Orvisit our web site at www.vetassistedliving.com

For information about retirement or assisted living, please contact the SalesAdvisors at Fairwinds Brighton Court 425-775-4440 and Brittany Park425-402-7100

Don Smith, ChFC, is a registered representative with and securities and advisoryservices offered through: PlanMember Securities Corporation, a Registeredbroker/dealer investment advisor and Member FINRA/SIPC 6187 Carpinteria AveCarpinteria, CA 93013 800-874-6910.Emerald Capital Preservation, Inc. andPlanMember Securities Corporation are independently owned and operated.Ancillary services mentioned are not available through PlanMember SecuritiesCorporation, Inc. (PSEC) but are available exclusively through Emerald CapitalPreservation, Inc. PSEC disclaims all responsibility and liability for such services.

Little Known Veterans’ Assisted Living Benefitby Don Smith, ChFC

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the next step? In these difficult economic times, the financing choices can seem tough to

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If you or a loved one is currently living with Alzheimer’s, you are not alone. Morethan 5 million Americans suffer from this degenerative disease, and it iscurrently the 7th leading cause of death in America. Although there is no curefor Alzheimer’s, there are steps you can take to ensure the years ahead are livedwith dignity.

The Alzheimer’s Association website offers good advice for people living withthis disease. “One of the best things you can do for you and your family is to getlegal, financial, and care plans in to place. Doing so allows you to participate inmaking decisions, and ensures your family won’t be forced to make them foryou in a crisis situation.”

One of the most difficult decisions of the above mentioned, is that of where youwill live. Is a small intimate setting where you will be the happiest, or a largeretirement community with all the bells and whistles? Do you prefer to live inthe town where you have always lived, or relocate to be closer to family?

There are different types of retirement living communities from which tochoose. Senior communities may offer only Independent Living, Assisted Living,Memory Care, or Skilled Nursing. One of the issues for people living withAlzheimer’s disease, when choosing where to live, is managing the variousstages of the disease. You may be independent, but quickly progress to needmemory care. On the other hand, you may have a spouse who needs a differentlevel of care, and you are faced with making the decision to live in differentcommunities.

As a marketing director for Aegis of Edmonds, I hear this story every day. Momis healthy and happy at home, but Dad needs more care. Separating two peoplewho have spent the last 60 years together would be heartbreaking, but notgetting Dad the care he needs would be worse. That’s when I tell them, “Aegis ofEdmonds is a community where they can both age in place.”

An “age in place community” offers an environment where residents cancontinue to live, regardless of the various stages of care needed. It is somewherethey can be comfortable with familiar surroundings and set routines. Some agein place communities are considered continuing care retirement communities,and offer independent living, assisted living, memory care, and hospice care allin one setting. These communities include accommodations and health careservice based on the level of care needed.

At Aegis of Edmonds, we offer four levels of care. Residents may begin withassisted living care, where our residents are cognitively healthy and mostly ableto care for themselves. They choose Aegis of Edmonds as their home because ofthe wonderful programming, amazing activities, new friends, great food, perksof having a full staff to cater to their every whim, and assistance with care whenneeded.

Our next level of care caters to residents with early to mild dementia orAlzheimer’s. Residents at this stage of the disease have two choices: stay inAssisted Living or move into a memory care unit. Studies have shown that whenresidents with certain forms of dementia are placed with those in later stages,they may decline faster. However, when they are around other residents withhigher cognitive abilities, they become embarrassed and socially isolated. Thegradual change we offer with our different levels of care allows residents to bewith others who have similar needs.

Our next two levels of care deal specifically with residents who have severedementia or Alzheimer’s, as well as those needing end of life hospice care. Wecall this level, Life’s Neighborhood. These communities are designed specificallyfor people with memory loss. Our apartments are easy to navigate, we havelicensed nurses on staff, and our activities provide cognitive and physicalstimulation to help soothe and relieve the effects of Alzheimer's and dementia.We continually focus on socialization, which is paramount to health andwell-being.

Communities with multiple levels of care offer people living with Alzheimer’s,and their families, great benefits. The disruption of a move, combined with anew home, routine, and unfamiliar faces can be detrimental for someone livingwith Alzheimer’s. The individual may regress, temporarily or permanently, andthe move can cause anxiety.

Age in place communities provide piece of mind for our residents and theirloved ones. People suffering from Alzheimer’s disease maintain theirindependence by choosing their home and care plan, while family memberscan relax with the confidence that they are fulfilling their loved ones wishes.There is nothing more rewarding then helping a couple complete the circle oflife together.

For more information, contact Ashley Clark Rea at Aegis of Edmonds 425-776-3600


Alzheimer’s Diseaseand the Importance

of Aging in Placeby Ashley Clark Rea


Life’s calling. So answer. There are too many things to see and do, not to take advantage of every second. And we can help. Let us give you a hand. Consider us your second family—we’ll certainly treat you like you are.Call the community nearest you or go to aegisliving.com for more information.

Totem Lake (Kirkland)

425-814-2841

Bothell

425-487-3245

Bellevue

425-453-8100

Callahan House (Shoreline)

206-417-9747

Edmonds

425-776-3600

Kirkland

425-823-7272

Kent

253-520-8400

Issaquah

425-392-8100Northgate (Seattle)

206-440-1700

Lynnwood

425-712-9999

Redmond

425-883-4000

Shoreline

206-367-6700


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Caring for the Memory Impaired

She’s alwaysbeen therefor you.

Now it’syour turn.

Being a sucker for a pair of blue eyes, I couldn’t help but stare at the stunningazure ones emitting a sparkle, to rival my young son when he’s up to no good.Then, the lovely lady behind those beautiful baby blues smiled at me, and I wasinstantly smitten. Am I thinking about Alzheimer’s, nutrition, and the diningexperience? No, not unless handing over the entire cookie jar to her counts!

I am not a caregiver, not in the official sense. I am the Business Office Managerfor HomePlace Special Care Oak Harbor. I am more accustomed to collectingrent and chatting with families, than being called into service for caregiving.Fortunately, HomePlace requires all staff to be trained and prepared wheneverneeded. This gives me the occasional opportunity to leave my office kingdomand step into another realm, the realm of Alzheimer’s. A realm where nothing isas it should be: Alice can’t even find the rabbit hole anymore, Dorothy is nevergoing back to Kansas, and the train station is in the back alley, unless the ferrydocks first. I open the door and cross the threshold.

The sharing of meals goes back as far as time. In our perpetually rushed society,filled with fast food and a host of media activities, much of the enjoyment inshared meals has been lost. Families used to sit down to the dinner table andtalk to each other. It was a great time to connect, to plan, to solve world

problems. Having grown up in such a family, it was a natural thing to converseduring mealtime. In the area where resident’s need the highest care, however,many of our residents no longer speak or even carry on a conversation. I havefound I’m horribly inept at one-sided conversation, delivering silly statementsabout the weather and little else. Cream of Wheat was my savior. Yes, hot cereal.It started with the memory of my mother, singing the Cream of Wheatadvertisement song.

“Do you know the Cream of Wheat song?” I ask one of our residents. “My momused to sing it to us every time we had it for breakfast. It’s my all time favorite,especially with brown sugar and milk. It sure looks good today...”Once the selfconscious embarrassment is over, it’s easy to come up with subjects. Perhaps theantics of the cat or dog, something the children have accomplished, weddings,umbrellas, sledding, apples, the list is endless, but best of all, they love me for it.

Not being able to articulate well enough for conversation does not mean thatcommunication is nonexistent. Take Mr. D for instance. He kept staring at hisplate as though he was unsure what to do with its contents. I explained myactions, as I placed the fork in his hand. I made sure his food was manageable,and that nothing needed to be cut up. I placed my hand over his, and lifted the

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fork to his mouth. He allowed this for a few bites, then lookeddirectly at me and said in an unmistakably annoyed tone, “I cando this myself.” “You most certainly can. Thank you for remindingme.” While the rebuff brought a bit of blush to my cheeks, I hadassumed he was confused without really finding out. Turns outhe hates green vegetables, and those green beans were notappealing. He was probably trying to figure out how to get rid ofthem!

Mr. K had not touched his cereal. He is not always able to feedhimself, so I mixed in the milk and asked if he’d like to try some.Receptive for a moment, he suddenly dropped both hands ontothe table and shouted, “NO!” I was a bit taken back by thisunexpected response, but I had to admit, the eggs and sausagelooked really good in spite of my hot cereal worship. The hotcereal disappeared, and the “real” food was front and center. Mr. Kdidn’t hesitate, and definitely did not need any assistance. Hepaused, mid sausage, and stared at me. He then threw back hishead, and gave a boisterous belly laugh. Looks like the joke is onme.

Every resident has his or her favorite and not so favorite foods. Some don’t likespinach, while others aren’t so fond of peaches. Personally, unless it’s in the formof a chip, I don’t like blue potatoes on my plate. I think it looks like somethingthat I lost in my refrigerator. Residents often won’t eat wild rice, or potatoeswith parsley. To them, it looks like bugs in the food! My Dad used to own arestaurant, and we were taught that the customer was always right. I’vediscovered the same holds true for our residents. If I remember I have my ownpreferences, I’m much better at remembering theirs.

Constant conversation is not always necessary or appreciated. Mr. B, forinstance, had a wonderful family. They loved him and doted on him. Every daythey came in to help him during lunch. Unfortunately, they expected him torespond and act as he had prior to the onset of Alzheimer’s. Not only was this asource of frustration for his family, it also brought on much undo stress to Mr. B.His solution? He shut his eyes and pretended to sleep. This solution was used ina variety of settings, but was most effective at mealtimes. The wife would staya few moments, then leave, stopping by the office to say he was “sleepy again.”Mr. B, on the opposite side of the door, was now merrily consuming his meal. Themoral of the story is, sometimes we just need a little space. At HomePlace, weencourage families to take an active part in their loved ones lives, includingmealtimes. In doing so, we take on the responsibility of education, helpingfamilies to assist in the best way possible for both themselves and theresidents. Not surprising, families become extended and friendships thrive.Mr. L sat fingering his food. Many of our residents find finger foods easier tomanipulate and eat, than foods requiring utensils. Mr. L didn’t appear to beeating though. “How are you today, Mr. L? Would you like some help?” “Oh yes,yes.” After cutting his meat, he took a few bites and then began to pick it upwith his fingers. He was making better progress than he was with myassistance.

“You don’t really need my help, do you? You’re managing just fine.” “Yes,” heturned his head and cocked an eyebrow, grinning, “but it’s not nearly as muchfun.” Now I had a belly laugh!

Most of us, especially the elderly, do not drink enough fluid throughout the day.Getting enough fluid in our systems can prevent a host of ailments, especiallyurinary tract infections. For those with swallowing difficulties, drinkinganything can be a frightening experience. Thickened fluids can make intakemuch easier and still be satisfying. Straws and ‘sippy’ cups can be used to givethe person more control. It’s much less frustrating to sip, than to end up withjuice down your front. One of my favorites is a cut away cup that allowsresidents to drink the last drop without having it stick to the end of their nose.Dignity in dining, that’s the key. If it dribbles down a chin or corner of themouth, dab it away gently with a napkin and offer a smile. It’s the least we cando for each other.

Bite size and portions can make a huge difference in dining enjoyment. Mrs. Bis a dainty lady with deep brown eyes. She cannot feed herself and rarelyspeaks. She will not open her mouth if the bite on the fork is too large. She willrefuse to look at you if she does not like the food offered. She has body languagehoned to a fine science. However, when offered tiny bites from a plate withsmall portions, she is much more receptive. The amount of food on a plate canlook overwhelming to some. Most of our residents were raised in a time wherewaste was not acceptable and you “cleaned your plate.” Too much food cancause despair, as residents feel they will never be able to finish. On the flip side,sometimes there needs to be more. Many men often need larger portions tofeel satisfied. Family members can become alarmed at visible weight gain,especially if their loved one was “always thin.” Alzheimer’s will eventually makeit harder and harder for residents to take in the amounts needed to maintainweight, so having a bit of padding is not always detrimental.

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When we love someone, they become a mirror for our hearts. They reflect back tous the place within us that is love, the divine principle. When that mirror isshattered through death, we may feel as though love itself has died.

– Stephen Levine, Unattended Sorrow

We are deeply connected to those we love, and when we lose someone wedeeply love our life changes. We miss their presence in our lives, and undergo agrieving process to heal our loss. Often, learning to live without them can bechallenging. Getting support from family, friends, and helping professionals canhelp to ease sorrow and support us to move on in life.

After a long marriage, Pam, an eighty-year old lovely and gracious woman losther husband due to complications from adult onset diabetes. For ten yearsbefore he passed away, she served as his primary caregiver. She often set asidetaking care of her own needs, to give him the best care she could.

Without him, she felt “as if love had died.” Becoming a single woman, and livingwithout the loving support of her husband was very stressful for her. Assomeone who loves to care for others, it did not feel natural reaching out tofriends and family for support. Attending to her sorrow, she spent most of hertime alone in the home she shared with her husband. She felt vulnerable, andworried about her future.

To get the support she needed to heal, she decided to work with anenergy-based therapy practitioner. Energy-based therapy is a type ofBody/Mind therapy that works with the human bio-energy system.Energy-based therapies are based on the premise that we are more than ourphysical bodies, and each have a unique bio-energetic system that absorbs andradiates life energy.

As seen from an energy-based therapy framework, it was determined a fewyears after the loss of her husband that Pam’s bio-energy system was depleted.Pam had no time to nourish herself, or plan for her future. The long years ofcaring for her husband and the sorrow she felt for his loss, depleted herenergetically. When we are depleted energetically, like Pam, we arebio-energetically imbalanced. We feel tired, lack enthusiasm for life, and findlife’s transitions challenging.

Our bio-energetic system is complexly made up of the bio-physiological,bio-chemical, and neurobiological aspects of our selves and the integratedintelligence that manages these complex processes. Feelings of sorrow, worry,and anxiety release stress chemicals throughout the body, through a multitudeof bio-physiological and bio-chemical processes. Periods of prolonged stress canaffect the immune system, and our overall health.

To begin feeling better, Pam had to build her resilience and renew her joy inliving. Pam chose to see a Certified Brennan Healing Science Practitioner. Afriend told her about Brennan Healing Science, and how it works directly withthe bio-energetic system to support the natural healing ability of theBody/Mind. It is based on the principle that health and well-being include the“whole person” – the body, feelings, thoughts, relationships, and spirit. CertifiedPractitioners are taught specialized and advanced techniques, which are taughtin a comprehensive four-year professional training program.

Pam had a series of monthly Brennan Healing Science sessions, over a period ofone year. During that time, she healed her sorrow and reawakened her joy.Getting support to heal sorrow and manage life’s challenges can help totransform sorrow into joy. Energy-based therapies, like Brennan HealingScience, help people feel better, reduce stress, build resilience, and live inbalance.

As Pam’s bio-energetic system was cleared, balanced, and re-energized, love forherself, family, friends, and the world around her gradually re-awakened. Herstepchildren and their children came to visit, and told her how much she meantto them. They asked her to be their mother and grandmother, and began to visither frequently. She too, began to visit them where they lived in Colorado. Shebecame re-acquainted with old friends, formed new friendships, began totravel to Hawaii and other fun places, and attended the theater and opera. Mostimportantly, Pam found pleasure in living a rich, full life. In her words, “I ammore of a whole person with a life now.”

Jeanne Wallin MS LMP is a Brennan Healing Science Practitioner and Personal Coachpracticing at the Seattle Healing Arts Center in north Seattle and at Madrona Wellness LLCin Anacortes. For more information about Brennan Healing Science please visithttp://www.madronawellness.com or call 360-927-5021.

Recovering From Loss Of A Loved OneAttending To Our Sorrow

by Jeanne Wallin


It seems like only yesterday that President George W. Bush signed into law the“Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001,” on June 7, 2001.At that time many thought that this was the phase out of the “death tax.” Well,it’s BAAACK.

EGTRRA 2002 – 2009 (the phase out period)The estate tax “exclusion” was $675,000 in 2001. It increased to $3.5 million in2009. There were limits on making lifetime gifts despite the increases, and thetax rate decreased from 55% in 2001 (60% for some) to 45% in 2007. Finally,there were changes in how state estate tax interacted with the federal estatetax.

THEN CAME REPEAL (EGTRRA 2010)The federal estate tax and generation-skipping transfer tax were repealed in2010. The gift tax was NOT, however the rate was reduced to 35% and thelifetime gift tax exclusion remained at $1 million.

Just to keep things interesting we got new complicated “carry-over basis”provisions to replace prior “step-up in basis” provisions, i.e. a new capital gainstax. Little IRS guidance is available on how to apply this for people dying thisyear.

BUT THERE WILL BE RESURRECTION (Sunset of EGTRRA in 2011)On January 1, 2011 we will revert to what the law would have been if EGTRRAhad never been passed. Attempts to “fix” things failed in the Senate primarilyfor lack of bipartisan support. Current budgetary restrictions of PAYGO requirethat reductions in revenue be offset by corresponding reductions inexpenditures. So, it appears that in all probability, 2011 will bring the return ofa $1 million unified estate and gift tax credit, a $1.34 million GST exemption, amaximum estate tax, and GSTT rates of 55%.

Remember, Washington also has a state estate tax with an exemption currentlyset at $2 million...so you may pay federal tax, no state tax...or BOTH. What amess.

WHAT SHOULD I DO – HOPE FOR CLARITY IN 2012?The better answer is almost always to plan now! There are lots of things you cando to fix things.

First, update your estate plan since even modest sized estates will now have toplan for the possibility of a significant estate tax hit at the time of death.Married couples can often avoid estate tax by creating an estate “split,” with a

trust inside their Wills or Living Trust. Some couples and singles may also needto consider more advanced planning strategies to eliminate or reduce the taxhit. Remember too, that you need liquid assets to pay a tax or you may have tosell assets at fire sale prices. So, now is the right time to create options throughplanning.

DON’T LET THE TAIL WAG THE DOGBe careful not to let the estate tax “tail” wag the estate planning “dog.” Whenestate-tax-motivated reasons for estate planning decreased over the last fewyears, successful estate planning attorneys learned that non-tax motivatedreasons for planning were just as strong. In many cases, they were in fact morerewarding than the purely tax-motivated reasons. Taxes come and go, but thepeople and causes we love are constant companions in our lives.

EXPECT CONTINUED UNCERTAINTY - FOR NOWThe estate tax will continue to be a hot political issue beyond 2010. There arejust too many winners and not enough losers if EGTRRA is allowed to sunset:

WinnersDemocrats – Increased revenues will help offset continued increasing

budget deficits.Republicans – Campaigning for a repeal of the estate tax continues to be

an effective fundraising issue. A permanent resolution of the estatetax issue would “kill the Golden Goose.”

Insurance Companies – Use of ILITs funded by life insurance policies willagain become a popular estate-planning tool to pay for the estatetax and preserve the estate.

Charities – estate tax motivated charitable planning will again becomepopular.

States – a return of the state death tax credit will provide many states withmuch needed revenue.

LosersHeirs – of everyone who fails to plan.

One thing is clear. The political posturing of the estate tax issue has changedfrom the early Bush years of calls to “repeal the unfair and unjust death tax,” to“not giving a tax break to the very wealthy.”

It is unlikely that we will see bipartisan political agreement on any meaningful,long-term “estate tax reform” in the near future. So, get thee hence to thyattorney, dust off that old estate plan, and take care of yourself and your lovedones, while putting in place some tax avoidance strategies. Plan to prevail.Don’t pay a tax premium that you can avoid.

The Death Tax is Dead...Err, Long Live the Death Tax!

by Dennis Brislawn

Dennis Brislawn, J.D. (with Lew Dymond, J.D.) is a partner at BRISLAWN LOFTON, PLLC & the Private Client Law Group. They are located at 5555 Lakeview Drive, Suite 201, Kirkland, WA 98033. For more information you can contact them at (425) 803-9500 / (425) 827-7154 FAX.

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Open-minded, trusting travelers have happier experiences inEurope...but hey, don't act like you've just fallen off the turniptruck! Watch for these scams, harvested from hundreds of tipsthat travelers have posted (for you to learn from!)

Craftiness of StrangersExpect the unexpected: pickpockets come in all shapes and sizes.My husband and I arrived at Paris’ Gare du Nord in the earlyevening and proceeded to read the map to find out how to getto our hotel via the Metro. One guy came up and advised us tobuy tickets from the ticket machine. While we were at themachine trying to read the French, another guy came out and"helped" us buy tickets. The 3-day tickets we thought we werebuying were, in fact, 1-way single-use tickets. We paid him the48 euros which was displayed on the ticket machine, but hemust have cancelled that transaction and bought us the singletrip ticket instead. My advice is to buy Metro tickets ONLYthrough the ticket counter at the Metro station (a 2-day ticketis only about 13 euros).

Pirates of the TronchettoBe careful if you are parking at the Tronchetto and want to ride the publicvaporetto boat into Venice. Men surrounded us, told us where to walk anddirected us to private taxi boats. They refused to allow us to go to the vaporettodock. They raised their voices at us, insisted that we take their private taxis. Ipulled out my Rick Steves book, showed them that I wanted the vaporetto, butthey yelled "NO MA'AM" at me and made us walk to the taxi boats. When wegot in the boat, the man asked for more money than we'd been told it wouldcost. When I questioned him, he yelled "GET OUT!" My husband and I and ourtwo children (and luggage) got out of the boat.

As we walked back toward the parking garage, we found signs pointing to thevaporetto, and got there easily. We then realized that the men kept positioningus so that we could not see those signs earlier.

Food FlightI had just been served pizza with some friends in Paris when a woman came upto our table and tried to take our food. Thinking she was a waitress, I said inFrench, "We are not finished, thank you." She ignored me and kept trying totake our food, when a real waitress appeared and shooed the woman out ratherforcefully.

Shell ShockedWhile visiting Sacre Coeur in Paris, a friend and I fell victim to the shell game inone of the alleys leading up to the church. Yeah, we were stupid, but our initial

intention was only to watch. Of course, it all looked so easy. We lost about $70,no big deal. That $70 made me much more vigilant, so perhaps it was a cheaplesson. If you see someone playing the shell game or 3 card monty, be careful.No matter how easy it looks, only the "plants" in the crowd will win (if anynative is playing then he/she is a plant).If you want to pick out thieves in the Metro and elsewhere, simply observewho's looking at what (the thieves are the ones who are looking at what otherpeople are carrying). On the Metro, thieves love to walk up and down the aislesuntil just before the doors close. They time their grab with the closing of thedoor, and quickly jump through as it shuts.

Creative CabbieCabbie creativity knows no bounds. At the very least, make sure the meter(required by the law) is up and running.My wife and I were ready to leave Rome after a great ten-day visit. We got intoa cab outside our hotel, and asked the driver to take us to the train station(where we'd take a cheaper ride to the airport). The cab driver asked if we wereleaving to fly home. We said yes. He then proceeded to tell us that there weremajor problems with the train to Fiumicino Airport, the line was down, etc ...buthe would be glad to drive us directly to the airport for 80 euros!

Thank God I'd built enough time into our schedule so that I could investigatethe train situation myself. I told him no thanks, take us to the train stationanyway. There was no problem whatsoever with the train and we made it homesans difficulty. The lesson: try not to be in a rush.

Cautionary Tales from Travelersby Rick Steves



Health shakes are a good nutritionalsupplement during times whenresidents are unable, or unwilling toeat conventional fare. As with otherfood items that can be perceived as“treats”, they do need to be asupplement, not a substitute formeals. They can be particularlyeffective when a resident has been illand is unable to consume theirnormal dietary intake, giving them aboost until they are on the mend.They can also be useful at end of lifestages, when swallowing moretextured substances is no longerpossible.

Texture and looks are paramount. Ms.M, who has a pureed diet, takes one look at Ms. T’s plate and says, “ want whatshe has.” Of course, she is eating the same thing, but aside from the color, it hasno resemblance. The texture is definitely different. Puree is necessary at times,and challenging to present attractively. Only recently did I read of innovativecompanies trying to recreate their pureed plates to actually look like the “realthing.” Round peas, carrot slices complete with ridges, and meat shaped like achicken leg or steak. It may not be possible or cost effective to createmasterpiece plates, but the idea is brilliant and well worth considering.

If a person does not need puree, but cannot manage food presented in itsregular state, it can be cut up or chopped into smaller pieces, then arrangedattractively.

Dessert can often bring about the “I want what he has” statement, especially ifon a restricted diet. It can work both ways! Ms. F looked at Mr. O’s diabeticdessert, and decided his looked better than hers. At HomePlace Oak Harbor, ourFood Services Director decided to create desserts compatible with most dietaryrestrictions. As a result, no one feels left out or different and dessert stealing isa thing of the past.

Quirks of the brain fascinate me. They seem to pop up out of nowhere. Aresident eats exactly half their plate of food, as though an invisible line wasdrawn down the middle. Hmm... A turn of the plate and they finish their meal.They can only see one side. Ms. L has difficulty getting her food from her plateto her mouth. While she is using her fork, the food is falling off the plate.Perhaps a scoop plate is in order, so she can scoop her food into the sides andnot lose it off the plate. Not only does this guarantee she is getting what sheneeds, but also gives her a sense of accomplishment as well.Monitoring intake, appropriate texture, appearance, attention to residentneeds, preferences, and abilities, will assure proper nutrition and dining success.

Then, of course, there are ice cream sundaes, blueberry tarts, salsa and chips,and beer. Did I say beer? Why not? HomePlace Oak Harbor recognizes the

importance of food as a socialactivity. Our Activities Directoroften provides fun activities likemaking your own snow cones on ahot, sunny day, frosting cookies,celebrations of Father’s Day,Mother’s Day, Oktoberfest, andmore, create a sense ofanticipation and community. Notonly do our residents enjoy thefood and drink, they are alsoactively involved in preparingtable decorations and place cards.Strawberries, blueberries, andraspberries grown in thecourtyard provide sweet snacks,and opportunities for theresidents to make tarts and pies.

Lucky for us, they usually make enough so we can sample some too! Theactivity of making food, the smells while baking, and the triumph of thefinished product are rewarding for everyone involved.

Our Food Services Director tempts us all with warm cookies straight from theoven. Residents are quick to spot her carrying the cookie tray, and she fastbecomes the Pied Piper of cookiedom.

Is it as simple as it sounds? No, not at all, and I give our caregivers kudos for thehard work and patience they exhibit each and every day. Ms. B is a diminutivewoman. As tiny as she is, she is a voice to be reckoned with. She cannotremember from moment to moment if she has asked for help. Consequently,she asks constantly, “Can you help me? Who can help me? Will you help me?How do I know you can help me?” Assured that any one of us can help her withwhatever she may need, she looks down at her plate and asks, “Do I like this?”

“Yes, that question can be challenging. One day spaghetti is a favorite, the nexttime it's shoved aside. Day after day, meal after meal, it's easy to forget that it'sa chance for an intimate exchange, a smile, a pat on the hand, a back rub. Seethose blue eyes? Aren’t they beautiful? Some days they can make my browneyes blue, and a little teary. I ache for all the lovely, dear people entrusted to ourcare, and I wish it were different for them. It is every day though, that they makemy heart sing, delighting in the honor I’m given to share in their lives.

Mealtime is over, and everyone is full, clean, and satisfied. It is time to return tothe realm of the office kingdom, where trees have been manufactured intopaper and the constant hum of the computer is ever before me. I pause at thedoor. “Do I like this?” I wouldn't trade it for the world.

For more information please contact Linda EmersonHomePlace Special Care of Oak Harbor (360) 279-2555 or visit them on the web at www.homeplaceoakharbor.com.

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Drink (Way) UpA drink in a suddenly private bar can cost you dearly – but you'll have anentertaining story for the folks back home.Anywhere in Europe, friendly locals can invite a tourist into a bar where you endup buying a drink for a girl, you notice a burly bouncer at the door, and your billcomes to $80. This happened to me in Istanbul. I met a wonderfully friendlyyoung man who suggested we stop by this bar close to my hotel. Once inside,we were having a beer, when a girl sat next to me, and my friend ordered her adrink. At that point it just clicked in my head...this is that scam I'd read about.Sure enough, there is no one in the bar other than the big guy standing by thedoor and the mean looking bartender.

The bill was $80 for my beer and the girl's drink. I had no choice but to pay.Never go anywhere with someone who approaches you on the street,regardless of how "tough" you are or how "nice" they seem. It's almost alwaysa scam and can lead to real trouble.

Eiffel Something in My PocketWhile in Paris the only problem with pickpockets we encountered was during avery crowded elevator ride to the top of the Eiffel Tower. A group of young menwere horsing around a bit; one of them pushed another, causing him to bumpinto my husband (giving him the opportunity to get his hand in the pocketwhere he expected the wallet to be).

Fortunately for us, the "day wallet" was deep in the front pocket, and most ofour money and credit cards were in our money belts.

I Scream, You ScramThey may look a little spooky, but these cops are on your side. It’s the “plainclothes”guys you need to watch out for.On my last trip to Italy, two men claimed they were police and flashed ID's(quickly putting them away), then asked for my identification with the casualafterthought, “Passport is okay.” Suspicious, I said, “Hold up your ID so I can readit carefully.” The men looked shocked, and then became abusive. I said, “I am

now going to scream at the top of my lungs for a real policeman. Would you liketo wait and talk to him?” They ran away. This type of scam always takes placeaway from crowds and not within sight of a uniformed policeman.

Never be afraid to scream loudly for assistance. I did that once on a bus (yes, #64in Roma). I screamed, “Auito, ladro!” (help, thief!) and the Italians on the busalmost killed the poor thief while shoving her off the bus.

Sleight of HandI got into a taxi at the Spanish Steps in Rome, only to have the cab driver turnaround begin talking loudly in broken English asking for “yellow euro” while hebegan patting the bags my purchases were in, waving frantically and generallybeing distracting.

This proved to be effective, as I pulled out the remainder of my cash for the dayin frustration to prove that I had money for the cab ride. He reached over for the50-euro bill (which is yellow) and reassured me that that was what he neededto see and handed it back to me (or so I thought). He then said that his cab wasnot allowed to go to the church that was my destination (later I realized it wasonly two blocks away). He advised me to take a “radio taxi.”

After I got out, he drove off at a high rate of speed, and only then did I realizethat he had replaced my 50-euro note with a blank piece of paper in a fast,sleight-of-hand move. Beware of fast-talking, fast moving taxi drivers!

Security CameraThe last time I went to Europe I took my small, handheld video camera. I used itto copy any important documents (passport, receipts, etc) as a means ofadditional backup. Very important for car rentals: I took photos before and afterdrop-off. It only takes up a few seconds of tape and lets the rental guy knowthat you are on the ball.

For more helpful travel tips from fellow travelers, check out Rick's Graffiti WallMessage Board.

Rick Steves (www.ricksteves.com) writes European travel guidebooksand hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. Email him [email protected], or write to him c/o P.O. Box 2009, Edmonds, WA98020.

Rick Steves grew up in Edmonds, Washington and studied at theUniversity of Washington where he received degrees in BusinessAdministration and European History. But his real education came inEurope – since 1973 he’s spent 120 days a year in Europe. Spending onethird of his adult life living out of a suitcase in Europe has shaped histhinking. Today he employs 80 people at his Europe Through the BackDoor headquarters in Edmonds where he produces 30 guidebooks onEuropean travel, the most popular travel series in America on publictelevision, a weekly hour-long national public radio show, and a weeklycolumn syndicated by the Chicago Tribune. Rick and his wife Anne havetraveled each of the last 22 years with their two kids, Andy and Jackie.

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Somerset Memory CareCommunityAssisted Living / Alzheimer’smemory impaired only524 - 75th Street SEEverett WA 98203425-348-8800

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

Clare Bridge LynnwoodAlzheimer’s & Dementia Care 18706 - 36th Ave W Lynnwood WA 98037425-774-3300

Chateau PacificIndependent & Assisted Living3333 - 148th Street SWLynnwood WA 98037425-787-9693

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

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

Sunrise of LynnwoodAssisted Living/Alzheimer’s Care18625 - 60th Ave WLynnwood WA 98037425-771-7700

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

Merrill Gardens at MarysvilleIndependent & Assisted Living9802 - 48th Dr NEMarysville WA 98270360-659-1279

MILL CREEKMill Creek GardensAssisted Living/Alzheimer’s memory impaired only13200 - 10th Dr SEMill Creek WA 98012425-379-8276

Merrill Gardens at Mill CreekIndependent and Assisted Living14905 Bothell Everett HwyMill Creek WA 98012425-338-1580

MONROEMerrill Gardens at MonroeIndependent and AssistedLiving/Alzheimer’s MemoryImpaired15465 - 179th Ave SEMonroe WA 98272360-794-4284

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

Edmonds Rehab and Healthcare–Edmonds 425-778-0107

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

Everett Trans. Care - Everett425-258-7552

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DIRECTORY

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

Highland GreensSenior 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

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/Alzheimer’s4415 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

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

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

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

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

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

Brighton Gardens of BellevueAssisted Living &Alzheimer’s Care15241 NE 20th StreetBellevue WA 98007425-401-0300

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 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

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

KENMORESpring Estates - KenmoreAssisted Living7221 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 98033425-828-2570

MERCER ISLANDMerrill Gardens at Island HouseIndependent & Assisted Living7810 SE 30th StMercer Island WA 98040206-236-0502

Sunrise 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

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

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

CRISTWOODRetirement CommunityResidential/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 West SeattleIndependent4611 35th Ave SWSeattle (West) WA 98126206-932-5480

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

Merrill Gardens UniversityVillageIndependent & Assisted Living5115 25th Ave NESeattle WA 98105206-523-8400

MirabellaIndependent, Assisted Living,Skilled Nursing & Memory Care116 Fairview Ave NSeattle WA 98109206-254-1447

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

Remington PlaceRetirement3025 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

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

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

Merrill Gardens at TacomaIndependent & Assisted Living7290 Rosemount CircleTacoma WA 98465253-460-5851

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

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

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

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

Merrill GardensThe Manor at Canyon LakesIndependent & Assisted Living2802 West 35th AvenueKennewick WA 99337509-586-5633

Merrill Gardens at The AcademyIndependent & Assisted Living1216 N Superior StreetSpokane WA 99202509-484-4099

Merrill Gardens at Orchards VillageIndependent & Assisted Living10011 NE 118th AvenueVancouver WA 98682360-896-6081

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