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Recover from Surgery at MirabellaOur beautiful Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has recently expanded so that we can offer our services to even more people—both Mirabella residents and members of the general public.

Now that we’ve added 22 new private suites and 2 semi-private rooms, you can easily work with our friendly and knowledgeable staff to pre-schedule your post-surgical recovery stays.

Do you have a knee replacement or hip replacement surgery coming up? Are you having another type of surgery that will require a short stay in a Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center? If so, you owe it to yourself to come see what Mirabella offers:

To learn more, call us at 206-254-1455.

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No matter what your age,eating nutritious meals isimportant for everyone tolead a healthy and activelifestyle. Eating the rightkind of foods can boostyour brain power, ease painand even cure certaindiseases.

Seniors with dementia orAlzheimer’s especially needto ensure they are eating theright kind of foods, anddrinking enough liquids.Poor nutrition may increasebehavioral symptoms andcause weight loss. As aregistered nurse practitionerfor Living Care Lifestyles, I make sure that our residents in all ourcommunities are provided with proper nutrition to keep their bodies strongand healthy.

Causes of poor appetite When you have a loved one suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s, it’simportant to ensure they are provided a good diet. As the diseaseprogresses, loss of appetite and or weight loss may become a concern.There are several causes of a poor appetite you should be aware of:

Changes in smellAs you age, the body goes through changes that are triggered by both theaging process and changes in nutrition, sleep and exercise that affects thebody on a cellular level. These differences impact the sensory system ofthe body and may result in seniors not receiving the essential nutrients.

According to author J.M. Boyce, in the Postgraduate Medical Journal, “thedecline to be able to smell and differentiate smells can be related to adecrease in the number of nerve fibers in the olfactory system.” In otherwords, a reduced number of cells and reduction in sensitivity of thoseremaining cells, results in a change in the ability of an individual to interpretscent.

MedicationsPay close attention to the medications seniors are taking especially if anew drug is introduced or if dosages of current drugs are increased ordecreased. These types of changes can affect the appetite so be sure tocheck with your healthcare provider.

Lack of exerciseAt Living Care Lifestyles communities, we have Life Enrichment Directorsand other staff on-site to ensure our residents receive plenty of exercise.From sit down volleyball to fun exercise walks, we try to keep our residentsvery active to stay healthy and eat properly.

Not recognizing foodWhen dementia or Alzheimer’s progresses, the person may no longerrecognize the foods presented to him or her. By offering a wide-variety offoods, it can minimize the way your loved one reacts to what is served tothem.

Nutrition tipsHere are some important nutrition tips for caregivers and others to keepin mind:• Balanced diet – Offer a variety of foods such as fruits and vegetables,

whole grains, and lean protein foods (low-fat dairy products, fish,chicken etc.).

• Avoid foods with high cholesterol and saturated fats – Some fat isessential for health, but not all fat is equal. Provide meals that limit theamount of fats that are bad for the heart and overall health such asbutter, lard, fatty cuts of meat, high-fat dairy products, processed fattyfoods, etc.

• Limit refined sugars – Most refined sugars are found in processedfoods. Some are listed by other names in the list of ingredients, such asmonosaccharides, sorghum, sorghum molasses and many other namesso be on the lookout.

• Use less salt – Most people consume way too much salt and sodium,which can increase blood pressure and can cause a variety of otherhealth-related problems. Use spices or herbs to season foods as analternative (e.g. Mrs. Dash seasoning).

Maggi mealsBeginning this year and into 2015, I will be sharing some nutritious recipesanyone can make for seniors. I call it “Maggi Meals,” and every month I willprovide a recommended recipe from food experts.

The Dutch are a hearty group where exercise and wholesome eating aretraditional with the Dutch. I highly recommend this orange soup becauseit’s comforting for the cold weather and full of rich Vitamin A andantioxidants. Serve it with a crusty piece of whole wheat bread and Goudacheese for a hearty and healthy meal!

You can find new recipes from Maggi Meals each monthby visiting www.LivingCareLifestyles.com,or on our Facebook at www.Facebook.com/LivingCareLifestyles,or on Twitter at www.Twitter.com/LivingCarelife.

The Importance of Nutrition for SeniorsLiving with Dementia or Alzheimer’sby Maggi Broggel

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Maggi Broggel is an RN, C LNC and V.P. of Clinical Services at Living Care Lifestyles.For more information, please email Maggi at [email protected] or call (206) 441-1770.

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Dementia or Alzheimer’sMaggi Broggel

6 Retirement at Green Lake...an Urban OasisJeannette Barksdale

8 Celebrating the “Art of Life”Jamie Gettemy

10 FootstepsMervet Mitchell

12 A Roadmap for Living Well Lindsey Hanson

14 Why Do You Stay?Jennifer White

18 To Know Chateau Is To Know Our ResidentsDonna Madison

20 Restless Legs SyndromeRobert Reyna, M.D.

22 Untapped Talents and the Importance ofLife EnrichmentKaren Colangelo

24 Big Dips and Sharp Turns Jane Meyers-Bowen

26 Let Me Count the Ways I Love You Jennifer Blair

28 Caring Faces

29 Directory

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Kiersky Publishing Senior Guidebook to Western Washington is published quarterly by KierskyPublishing, Inc. The opinions, advice or statements expressed by contributing writers don’treflect those of the editor, the publisher or of Kiersky Publishing Senior Guidebook to WesternWashington. No part of this magazine may be reproduced without prior consent of thepublisher. It is your responsibility to evaluate the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of anyinformation, opinion, advice or other content contained herein. Furthermore, Kiersky Publishing,Inc. makes no representations and, to the fullest extent allowed by law, disclaims all warranties,expressed or implied, including but not limited to, warranties of merchantability and fitness forparticular purposes regarding the suitability of the information; the accuracy, reliability,completeness or timeliness of the content, services or products advertised herein. The contentpublished herein may include inaccuracies or typographical errors.

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Seattle, WA – Considered one of the top retirement destinationsin the Pacific Northwest and the U.S. – Huffington Post.

When baby boomers think about Seattle, the first thing thatmight come to mind is the misty gray and endless showers. Rainor shine, it’s hard to find a more thrilling setting. There are twoglorious mountain ranges rising beyond – the Olympics in theWest and the Cascades in the East. For people who love to benear water, hikers, skiers, walkers, or just generally enjoy theoutdoor life, Seattle is a dream. The rain isn’t always so muchrain, as it is a refreshing mist. It usually never stops anyone frombiking the Burke Gilman trail, heading to one of their favoritecafes, or cheering on their beloved Seahawks or Sounders.

Nestled just north of the downtown area, is the urban oasis Green Lake. With quick access to city life, this boutiqueneighborhood offers restaurants, lakeside walks, wine shops, theatres, and farmers markets. Green Lake is the perfectoption for retirement, and is your gateway to the best of the Greater Seattle area. The lake, which provides the perfectlandscape for daily jogs or walks, bird watching, meditating, kayaking, or just sitting on a bench and taking it all in, isan oasis that offers the culture and excitement of downtown without the hustle and bustle. It’s perfect for thosewho enjoy vibrant cultural activities like the opera and theatre, or the eclectic vibe of Pike Place Market, the waterfront,and Belltown; It’s just a hop and a skip and you’re there.

Don’t want to drive? The public transportation available at Green Lake will take you wherever you need to go. Seattleis rapidly becoming a world-class walkable city. The new SoundTransit light rail connects Seattle to the SeaTac Airport,and is rapidly expanding to local areas. Green Lake has one of the highest walkable scores in the Pacific Northwest.According to “Walk Score” (a private company that rates city neighborhoods and provides them with a ‘score’ basedon their walkability) Green Lake is a “walker’s paradise.” It was given a score of 86, and noted as a city, “where dailyerrands don’t require a car.” Seattle is known to be one of the top walkable cities. Walking is a great physical activitythat can help keep you fit, keeps you connected to your community, and does wonders for the heart and soul!

Retirement is the most important transition we make in the latter part of life. Seattle, rated as the 3rd top best placesto retire by money.cnn.com, offers more than the usual amenities that people are looking for to retire. Whether youare an adventurist seeking outdoor activities like walking and water activities, or an intellectual who wants to takeadvantage of the abundance of cultural gems, Seattle has it all.

With a reputation of serving seniors for over 48 years, the Hearthstone is expanding its services to include VillageCove at Green Lake, a 28-unit independent living retirement community. Village Cove’s independent retirement optionsoffer all the same amenities and higher levels of care. This makes Village Cove a perfect option for an active retirement.

With this important transition, you can even find long-term retirement options such as the historic Hearthstone,Green Lake’s cherished retirement community...and its upcoming Village Cove, which offer its residents a full continuumof care. Why move to a Continuing Care Retirement Community? A CCRC offers security for the remainder of life.With Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing all available under one roof, a residentnever needs to worry about the “what ifs” in the event that their care needs change. Residents at Village Cove will beprovided all the same benefits through the Hearthstone, Green Lake. With its vast array of retirement amenities, itis the perfect choice for those active and fulfilling leisure years. If you want more information about retirement atGreen Lake, go to: www.hearthstone.org (206-517-2213) or www.villagecove.org (206-774-5153).

For more on Walk Score, visit: http://www.walkscore.com/WA/Seattle

Retirement at Green Lake...an Urban Oasisby Jeannette Barksdale

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Most people work their entire lives to save for retirement.Yet, when they finally reach that pie in the sky goal, theyare left feeling a little disconnected. It is important thatseniors maintain a degree of social connectedness to theircommunity and peers. Yet, they just finished a lifetime of9 to 5, and certainly don’t want to start pounding thepavement for a new career. So, what is another alternativeto age actively and with purpose?

Volunteer work is a quick and simple cure. After a periodof sitting home alone, and not much to “write homeabout,” symptoms of depression can start to take over.Seniors who feel isolation and depression express lessoptimism. Reduced social contact is also associated witha lower quality of life for seniors, which can lead to poorhealth. They may start to feel a little like the invisible manor woman, contributing to their sense of a lack of value.They don’t want to just be on the receiving end at this point in their life,but would like to give back a little too.

Helping seniors stay active in their communities enhances a greater socialinclusion, volunteerism, and community engagement. Most seniors aredriven by a desire for connectedness, and helping to make the communitya better place is a great start. They feel connected to their neighborhoodsand communities, which is an exciting venture for them. This is the perfectopportunity for seniors to give back. Volunteering provides seniors with apurpose, which can help them sustain a healthier lifestyle. It is positive forthem physically, mentally, and increases their social activity. Puttingsomeone’s needs before our own, can help us to feel better emotionally.

Many seniors have spent a lifetime perfecting their creative and domesticskills, and would like to share their talents and experiences. Not only areseniors giving back, but they are gaining, as well. They are able tocommunicate with others who share their same interests. This dramaticallyincreases their social skills, leading to a feeling of happiness and health.Ultimately, their confidence is boosted, which is certain to brightenanyone’s day.

Volunteer opportunities for seniors can range from arts, entertainment,sports, education, social services, and the list goes on depending on yourskills and interests. Animal shelters can be ideal for a senior who loves beingaround animals. Maybe you don’t regularly get to spend time with yourgrandkids. If so, a children’s program at a library might be a good fit. Youcan play grandma or grandpa to a group of kids that will enjoy storytelling.Visiting a nursing home is always a wonderful idea. Older patients willappreciate a visit from a volunteer that is close in age, and can provideshared experiences. Non-profit organizations are always looking forvolunteers that can help with events, recruit other volunteers, or work thephones. It is important to take the time to understand what volunteer

opportunity truly excites you, and make sure that whatever you’re doingbrings joy to your life.

At Skagit Valley Senior Village we believe that just because you’ve retiredfrom work, doesn’t mean that you have to retire from life. We know youhave better things to do, and we would like to assist you in inventing,creating, giving back, learning, mentoring, playing, relaxing, and carryingout your dreams. Our answer to help you fulfill these things is, “Celebratingthe ART of Life.” We want to keep our residents involved in the life ofothers, giving them purpose and companionship while they give back tothe community. The “ART of Life” Club is open to anyone who is interested.The club meets once a month to discuss their focus and community needs.The “ART of Life” Club has recently completed several projects. Theresidents made and hung curtains for the Burlington Senior Center. Theywent shopping for the material, sewed them, and hung them with othersat the Senior Center. They also helped to organize a coat drive for theBurlington/Edison schools. The most recent project involved the residentsspending an hour at Starbucks paying it forward with $5 dollar gift cardsthat our residents handed out to strangers.

Of course, our main focus at Skagit Valley Senior Village is serving ourresidents. We strive every day to make a positive difference in their lives.However, we believe our residents can in turn extend this concept to thesurrounding community. In other words, our culture is celebrating theopportunity to serve and give meaning to serving others. We not only wantto just serve our residents, but give our residents the opportunities to serveothers too. This is what drives the “Art of Life” Club. We would love foryou to take the time to come and visit us at Skagit Valley. Allow us to takecare of all the details, so you can get on with living.

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

Celebrating the “ART of Life”by Jamie Gettemy

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Footstepsby Mervet Mitchell

A guiding principle at Madison House is there is nothingmore important than family. We enjoy our residents andhearing them say “living at Madison House is just likecoming home.” That is our goal! With that in mind, we’dlike to share some very special stories with you of our2nd generation residents. Knowing that your parentswere happy and enjoyed their lives at Madison House isa compelling reason to follow in their footsteps. And forthat, we are honored. Please allow us to introduce youto:

Toni BlierToni’s mother was a resident at Madison House. Afterthe passing of her father, Toni’s mother, Olive Hathaway,didn’t want to live alone. From a close bridge friend atMadison House came an invitation to consider a movethere. While living at Madison House, Olive met hersecond husband, Jack McKinsey. Toni recalls Jack inviting her mother to goon trips with him, but Olive declined, as they were not married. Jack founda simple solution – he suggested they get married – which they did, andwere fortunate to enjoy many wonderful years together.

Toni recalls “Mom was very picky, and if she was happy at MadisonHouse, then I knew I would be too!” After visiting Madison House, Toni’stwo sons, Roger from Kirkland & Kevin from Redmond, said “they coulddefinitely see their mom living here and knew she would love it.” This pastsummer, when Toni became a widow, she made the move to MadisonHouse. Toni couldn’t be happier with her new home. “The staff is delightful,kind, and everyone is warm and thoughtful.” This makes Toni and her manyfriends who come by to visit feel at ease and very welcome.

Betty LittleThe next 2nd generation resident we’d like to introduce you to is Betty. Shefollowed in her Aunt’s footsteps, Mary Chamblin, who had moved toMadison House in 1982. Mary and her husband had lived in Ojai, California,but after his passing, Mary wanted to be closer to family and made thedecision to move to the Seattle area. Betty recalls her aunt reminiscing ofhow she had watched Madison House being built, and what a beautifulretirement community it was. Her Aunt Mary had commented often of howmuch she liked it at Madison House and especially enjoyed the diningexperience, where residents made it a special occasion by “dressing up” fordinner.

Betty made the move to Madison House in 2005. She states that, “shechose Madison House because it’s a very beautiful place and my Aunt Maryloved it there until her passing in 1985.”

Mary HolmbergThe last resident we’d like to highlight is Mary Holmberg. Mary’s mother,Rhoda Barrie, moved to Madison House in 1980. “After my dad’s passingmy mom hated being alone. Nonetheless, we were very surprised when she

announced she was making the move to Madison House and had done allthe research on her own. She was very content and happy there.”

Mary says, “At the time of my mother’s move, Madison House wasvery new and the first of its kind in the Kirkland area. Mom was always verysocial. She was so enthusiastic about Madison House that she offered tobe ‘the hostess’ and gave tours on Sundays.”

Rhoda & her husband raised 3 children, and Mary was their middlechild. In 2005, two years after Mary lost her husband, she moved toMadison House. “I didn’t like living alone anymore, and didn’t want tomaintain my large home. I wanted to have company, and knew how muchmy mom loved her time here.” Mary remembered while visiting her mother,seeing people working on ceramics which they would sell at the fall bazaar.There was always a bridge game to join and friends and staff to keep hercompany.” Mary is very pleased to find that Madison House continues tobe a vibrant place to live.

Thank you to Toni Blier, Betty Little, and Mary Holmberg for makingMadison House their home and sharing their memories with all of us.

Madison House is currently undergoing an exciting transformation, whichbegan August 2014. It’s a fresh and updated look to compliment a newenthusiasm for customer care and service. Some of our new enhancementswill be:• Resident apartment renovations including total kitchen & bath remodels

with updated lighting, flooring and walls.• Added Features: Resident services desk, laundry on every floor, a

café/bistro, movie theatre, private dining room for families, additionalfamily gathering spaces & an updated salon.

We’re very excited about our new look and can’t wait to share it with you!

For additional information with a tour/lunch please call 425-821-8210 or go towww.koelschseniorcommunities.com/madison-house

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A Roadmap for Living Wellby Lindsey Hanson

January signifies all kinds of new beginnings, from a new page on a calendar to New Year’sresolutions. But why does the well-intentioned start to the new year so often losemomentum? Why does it seem that every year, often-dreaded resolutions are abandonedbefore February, leaving us with a sense of defeat? The gym membership goes unused, badhabits prevail, and little is accomplished in the long run. What if, instead of creating a checklistof do’s and don’ts, the focus was simply on wellness? Rather than just losing ten pounds orlowering your cholesterol, what if you resolved to live well, with intention and purpose eachday? Experiencing fullness of life, amplifying the positive, and removing what’s holding youback.

While choosing wellness may include health-related goals, the focus is greater. It shifts fromwhat you may be cutting out of your life to what you’ll gain. Focusing less on consumingfewer calories, and focusing more on the increased energy you’ll have when you nourish yourbody with the right fuel. Focusing less on various commitments on your calendar, andfocusing more on creating a sense of connectedness in community. Wellness isn’t your to-do list, it’s the approach to everything on your list. When wellness is the focus, the approachis holistic and small steps battle feelings of defeat. One misstep in one facet of life doesn’tset the whole course off track; it simply gives the opportunity to choose a different pathtomorrow.

Few people exemplify wellness quite like Dennis Ochsner. He demonstrates that a lifestylefocused on wellness is not outlandish, but completely attainable. The Cristwood campus isknown for being peaceful, but few people regularly experience the solitude at the break of

dawn. The day is new, the air is crisp, and Dennis Ochsner is spinning his wheels. Literally. He’s not wasting his time;Dennis is an avid cyclist who bikes an average of 200 miles every week. Not simply a New Year’s resolution to exercisemore often, Dennis has developed a pattern of wellness in his life.

Dennis has been an active cyclist, runner and skier for most of his life, but he saw retirement as an opportunity tospend more time doing the things he loves. In his early 70s, Dennis is just ramping up his speed. An extremely earlyriser, he takes the opportunity to begin most of his days on his bike. He’s continually on the search for scenic routesand steady inclines to push his cycling ability. Sometimes he joins friends for camaraderie along the many miles, andother times he enjoys the time alone in solitude and prayer, finding peace in the constant rotation of the pedals.

After a successful career in graphic design and advertising, creating storyboards and illustrations, the storyboard ofhis own life now consists of an intricate map of the roads and trails that he rides by memory. Dennis moved to theGarden Apartments at Cristwood several years ago, and was quickly drawn to the serene campus. He found it easyto connect with his neighbors and the surrounding community, having more time to invest in his interests since theresponsibilities of home maintenance are managed by the Cristwood staff. He works part-time at a market in Edmonds,just a few minutes away from Cristwood, where he stays connected to the surrounding community and continuallyfinds new inspiration for creating healthy meals to fuel his passion for cycling. Just as the roads he rides areinterconnected, so are the facets of Dennis’ life. Eating well, staying active, pursuing his interests, connecting withthe community, and developing new friendships are all interconnected components in the map of his everyday life.

When asked about what life is like at Cristwood, Dennis explained, “You have to experience it to really understandwhat it’s like here. I’ve never been more relaxed or sleep as easily as I do now that I live at Cristwood. It’s such apeaceful place.” Choosing to live well every day is just part of what makes Cristwood a landmark on his roadmap oflife. Keep things simple this year with a resolution to live well, and experience the richness of a life lived with purpose.

For more information on living a life connected at Cristwood, visit cristaseniorliving.org or call (206)546-7565.

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Why Do You Stay?by Jennifer White

As part of the interview process I frequently ask new care staff, “Why did you get into care giving?” Having spent the majority of my childhood growingup with my maternal grandparents who were born in 1910 and 1915, it was important to me that my staff were in this business for the right reason. Onoccasion I would be told that this was their stepping stone to a career in nursing, but more often than not came the answer, “I want to help people.”

Then, one day at an all staff meeting I decided to ask a different question. I currently have six staff members who have worked in our Specialized MemoryCare building for more than 5 years each, and several more who are well on their way. What I wanted to know from them was, “Why do you stay?” Morespecifically, I wanted to know, “Why do you stay in this building?” The answer was unanimous, and it wasn’t the answer that I was expecting.

Where new staff tell me that they become caregivers for what they can do for the residents, my seasoned staff responded that it was about what theyGET from the residents. Whoa! What? On a daily basis these folks can be yelled at, called names, struck, and kicked. These are the people who leavetheir own families in the early morning hours, or stay awake all through the night to clean up messes, prepare meals, and provide comfort and safety toother’s loved ones. Through all of that, this is not what they see. They see themselves as reaping the benefits of what their residents have to give them.They delight in the hugs and laughter, and sense of family that makes up our little community. They stay for Ruth. They stay for Fred. They stay for Mary.Then, when these people are gone, they stay for the ones that follow; the ones they have yet to learn from, but will. These wonderful caregivers givesuch selfless dedication on a daily basis. From dancing with them in the living room, to sitting vigil while someone is actively dying, it’s the joy andcompassion they give to each of our residents that makes me so very proud to work alongside these devoted professionals.

To my veterans: Shelly, Robert, Jose, Natasha, Laarni, Hermie, Kim, and Rosa – THANK YOU!

Jennifer White is the Director of Operations for CarePartners Management Group, with five locations to serve our seniors:Vineyard Park at Mountlake Terrace, Vineyard Park Bothell, the Cottages of Mill Creek, Everett Plaza, and the Cottages at Marysville.For more information you can email [email protected], or call 425-239-5272.

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To Know Chateau Is To Know Our Residentsby Donna Madison, Niece of Shigemi

Chateau Retirement Communities’ mission is to help residents live happier, healthier and longerlives. We accomplish this by learning who our residents are and were and sharing these storieswith everyone we can. Today we’d like to celebrate Shigemi Hasegawa who turned 101 yearsold this past year and currently lives at our Chateau Pacific community in Lynnwood WA.

Shigemi was born on August 8, 1913 at Roche Harbor, Washington. She was the second childand eldest daughter in the family and joined an older brother who was born in 1908 in Japan.Subsequently she had 2 more brothers and 2 more sisters. Her parents moved the family tothe Yakima Valley before 1920. She and her siblings grew up on the Yakima Indian Reservation.Her family farmed on the reservation. Her brothers were athletes who played football andbaseball. Shigemi being the oldest sister was not to be outdone. She played girls’ baseball andwas the short stop for her high school varsity team when she was in the ninth grade.

She graduated from Wapato High School and went onto business school in Seattle. From the1920s to the 1940s there was a large population of Japanese immigrants farming in the YakimaValley. Most of the immigrants like Shigemi’s parents never became US citizens. Shigemi wasone of the earliest of her generation, being born in the US, to be US citizens at birth. WhenShigemi turned 18, she was able to sign land leases for her family and friends of her familybecause of her citizenship. She and some other young Japanese Americans during the 1930s inthe Yakima Valley had acres of farm land leased under their names at the ripe old age of 18.

In 1942 Shigemi came back home to Wapato to join her parents, her brothers and sisters withthe threat of internment of West Coast Japanese Americans. It was a scary time for her familyand Shigemi returned to be with them. Her family was interned on September 1, 1942 to HeartMountain, Wyoming. All the Japanese American families who lived in the Yakima Valley had toleave their homes, crops, and all of their belongings. Heart Mountain, Wyoming is a desolatelocation and the families had to live in barracks. Many families lived in one barrack with sheetshung in between to provide a semblance of privacy. Once Shigemi knew her family was safe,she petitioned to leave the Heart Mountain internment camp. She was not allowed to returnto the West Coast so she was sponsored by a family in Chicago.

She moved to Chicago and lived there from 1943 until she moved to Chateau Pacific in 2005.In Chicago she met and married her soul mate, Ken Hasegawa. Shigemi worked as a bookkeeperfor many years, and ended her career overseeing the accounting department. Ken passed awayin 1984. They had no children but they were the favorite Aunt and Uncle of many nieces andnephews. Shigemi and Ken were the Aunt and Uncle who never missed a big event in the livesof their nieces and nephews. In fact, a niece and nephew actually came to live with them inChicago for several years after college. Ken and Shigemi traveled extensively and always slippedin a couple of trips a year to Las Vegas with friends. Shigemi bowled and traveled to bowlingtournaments on the West coast. She quit bowling in 2005 when she was 92 and she movedhere to Chateau Pacific.

Family and friends came from all over to help surprise Shigemi on her 100th Birthday in Augustof 2013 – Maine, Paris, Idaho, California, Chicago!!! This past year has been a challenging onefor Shigemi. She fractured her pelvis in November, 2013, shortly after her 100th birthday. Justas she was recuperating from that injury she broke her hip. As I have watched her overcomethese latest setbacks, Shigemi is a role model of courage and strength. She’s amazing!

Call Chateau to see how we can help you live happier, healthier, and longer today! 425-361-0868

Shigemi’s Varsity Baseball Team

Shigemi in High School

Shigemi at 101


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Restless Legs Syndromeby Robert Reyna MD Island Hospital Sleep Wellness Center

“Why do I get this creepy, crawling feeling in my legs at night that makes me get upand walk around to make it go away?”

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder in which the person feels unpleasantsensations in the legs and an uncontrollable, and sometimes overwhelming, urge to moveto relieve the feeling. People with this problem often describe the sensations as pulling,itching, tingling, burning, aching, or electric shocks. The sensations range in severity fromuncomfortable, to irritating, to painful. Though leg movements are most commonlyreported, RLS can affect other parts of the body as well. The arms can also be affected,with one side or both sides being involved. Typically one in 10 experience RLS. It is morecommon in women than men, and onset can occur at any age. Children may also be affectedby RLS. Many have moderate to severe symptoms, and experience difficulty sitting or lyingstill when tired or at rest. People whose family members have RLS are also more likely todevelop the disorder. Based on the most current research, this suggests that genetics –specifically, the faulty use or lack of iron in the brain – appears to be the main cause ofrestless legs syndrome. The brain uses iron to make the chemical dopamine and to controlother brain activities. Dopamine works in the parts of the brain that control movement.

Many conditions can affect how much iron is in the brain, or how it’s used.These conditions include:• Kidney failure• Parkinson’s disease• Diabetes• Rheumatoid arthritis• Pregnancy• Iron deficiency

Medications may also trigger RLS, including:• Anti-nausea medicines (used to treat upset stomach)• Antidepressants (used to treat depression)• Antipsychotics (used to treat certain mental-health disorders)• Cold and allergy medicines that contain antihistamines• Calcium channel blockers (used to treat heart problems and high blood pressure).

RLS symptoms usually get better, or may even go away if the medicine is stopped. Certain substances, such as alcohol and tobacco,also can trigger or worsen RLS symptoms. For those with mild to moderate symptoms, certain lifestyle changes and activities toreduce or eliminate symptoms are often effective, including:• Decreased use of caffeine, alcohol, and tobacco may provide some relief.• Supplements to correct deficiencies in iron, folate and magnesium.• Taking a hot bath, massaging the legs, or using a heating pad or ice pack can help relieve symptoms in some patients.

Some individuals have periods of remission in which symptoms decrease or disappear for days, weeks, or months, althoughsymptoms usually eventually reappear. RLS is generally a life-long condition. and symptoms may gradually worsen with age.Nevertheless, current therapies and medications can control the disorder, minimizing symptoms and increasing periods of restfulsleep. Having an evaluation by a physician is the first step in evaluating and treating RLS, and your first step to a good night’ssleep. For those interested, Island Hospital holds a Restless Legs Support Group on its campus. Call (360) 299-1309 for information.

Dr. Robert Reyna is board-certified in Sleep Medicine and practices at the Island Hospital Sleep Wellness Center, which provides child andadult sleep services in a specially built facility at 1110 22nd St., Anacortes. For information call (360) 299-8676, or visitwww.islandhospital.org/sleepwellnesscenter.

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Untapped Talents and the Importance of Life Enrichment, Ambassadorship in Retirement Communitiesby Karen Colangelo

Over the course of a 30 year career working withseniors in nursing homes and retirementcommunities, I have found that the quality of lifethey are able to enjoy has everything to do witha sense of purpose, and having meaningfulactivities in which to be involved. Consider for amoment, what has happened to the life of asenior moving to these retirement communities.Some have experienced the loss of a spouse.Others have lost siblings, best friends or neighborsthey have been close to for several years. For someit has been the experience of the empty nest, orpossibly children and grandchildren moving faraway. The move to the retirement community maybe precipitated by the loss of their driver’s license,or perhaps losses within their body such asdiminishing vision or hearing. All of this can leavea senior with the feeling of “What next?”

Walking into the door of a retirement community takes a lot of courage. Itrequires admitting to one’s self that, I need help, I need friends, I am tiredof being alone, and eating alone. There are many things to be found on theinside of that door: a professional, warm, and caring staff, the amenities,ambiance, and good food that all communities advertise. These things canmake the difference between truly enjoying the remainder of their lives.They can discover that life still has meaning and purpose, with a lot left todo, learn, and experience. This can happen if we are ensuring that we aregoing beyond the initial move in with our support. By observing ourresidents and creating areas of untapped talents and new friendships, orthe learning of a new skill or game, we can give the residents a trulyenjoyable life. This will give them things to look forward to, instead oflooking back. This is where Activities Directors, Resident Ambassadors andHospitality Committees come into play. I can think of many examples frommy years in the industry, but I will talk about just a few.

A woman whom I will call Elizabeth, that lived in New Jersey, lost her onlyremaining family in a car accident. For years she was depressed, isolated,and found it very difficult to make new friends due to her grief. Finally, aconcerned neighbor called on her and found she needed food, meals,housekeeping, and support for her grief and depression. After a hospitalstay, it was determined that she should move to a community for assistedliving services. Elizabeth had a difficult time making friends. She did notlike group activities and preferred eating alone. Her Ambassador discoveredthat she used to knit, and so she introduced her to a woman in thecommunity who was also a knitter. They connected, and eventually couldbe found regularly sitting and knitting while talking to one another. TheActivity Director found a local senior center in need of volunteers. Elizabethtaught knitting classes there, and while doing so learned that a local charityneeded help knitting dolls and dogs for children. Soon, Elizabeth was

socializing, eating with others, and was able toeliminate her need for assisted living services. Sheworked every day making these toys, and recruitedother women from the community and the seniorcenter to join her. Together they formed a groupthat would knit items, and donate in the largercommunity. Some items they would sell at localcraft shows to cover the cost of materials. Whilethey became pretty well known locally, they foundother organizations that offered to donate yarn andother materials, which increased their ability tobring joy from their craft to others. When Elizabethwas passing away she said, “My life became worthliving again, because of where I lived.” That ActivityDirector and Resident Ambassador changed manylives for the better by finding common interests,and a way to approach the activity withenthusiasm and purpose.

There was another resident in Florida who was a wonderful chef, baker,and gardener. I will name him Frank. His wife had predeceased him, and hewas missing her terribly. His children were very attentive towards him, butit did not fill the void he felt. After selling his home as a way to start overand escape the daily reminders, he moved to a retirement community nearwhere he had lived in Tampa, Florida. The community had beautiful gardens,patios, and a Gardening Club. In the past, Frank had won awards for hisorchids, and began to spark an interest in cultivating orchids. The LifeEnrichment Director of that community helped him to meet other residentswho also had gardens and orchids, and introduced all of them to a localorchid group. The members of this group started coming to the communityto join Frank and the other residents, and together they grew orchids andother flowers native to Florida. They have had local press coverage, andwon awards. Frank, although not as strong as he was, to this day participatesand cultivates interest in what he calls new life.

There are certainly more examples of residents I have come to know invarious communities, who have developed and built on new interests,hobbies, friendships, and purpose. There were several who took an art orpottery class, who never knew they had an artistic flair. Some have becomevery accomplished in their craft, displaying their art in shows and evenselling some of them. It is the efforts of these Activity Staff, involved andengaged Resident Ambassadors, and Hospitality Committee members,along with a supportive leadership team, that encourages going beyondthe move in. ]Huge differences can be made in the lives of the residentswe serve from all walks of life.

Karen Colangelo, Community Relations DirectorThe Stratford at Maple Leaf / 9001 Lake City Way NE / 206-729-1200

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Big Dips and Sharp Turnsby Jane Meyers-Bowen

Facing an urgent and unavoidable need for change can either be good foryourself, or the people you love. Can it be frightening, stressful, sad,depressing, or all of the above? Absolutely, but that’s why humans came upwith denial to shelter us from emotional pain.

These moments in life are few, but they can prove to be a time of greatgrowth, excitement, and opportunity to enrich your life. Many times wegain increased self-confidence, love for others in our lives, and trust in thegoodness that surrounds us. It was once said to me, “that these momentsare those in which we feel most alive.”

Changes in health, job status, friendships, and marriages are a part of life. Wetend to be cavalier about it, until it happens to us. Then it is a catastrophe!So, I respect the intensity of these experiences at a very personal level.

When I owned a Career Guidance company for over 20 years, I worked with thousands of people in making successful job and careerchanges. I often met with people within a few minutes of receiving the news that they got laid off! At first they were in shock, thenthrough the next hour they jumped from panic, to anger, depression, relief, excitement, and back to shock and denial. We called itan “E Ticket Ride,” which referred to the most thrilling rides in Disneyland. (Those rides have the Big Dips and Sharp Turns).

However, I found that being with them during the early moments of facing this urgent and unavoidable need for change, was apivotal time and many times determined the success of their efforts of managing this important job change. If people went homeand took the weekend to think about it, within a few days their fear would be running the show.

It’s Time to Change LanesWe all want to be in control in our lives. Although we don’t really have control over much of our life, we do have control over howwe respond to whatever shows up in our life. Learning how to face those urgent and unavoidable need for change moments requiresletting go of paralyzing fear. Holding on to fear, ruminating in it, justifying it, is a luxury as it delays coming to grips with reality. Thisonly drains you of the energy you need to take steps to move forward in a positive direction.

Three important truths to focus on during this time, that are empowering:1. There are always options.2. You always have a choice.3. Stay in action.

A common situation we come in contact with when dealing with seniors, is when your doctor tells you that you are no longer safeliving alone in your home. Life just lowered the boom! Bang, seniors go through their “E Ticket Ride.” Thirty years ago Seniors had 2options at this point: move in with their children, or go to the nursing home. Today, Seniors have a whole host of options, some fitbetter for those than others. It’s important to get educated on what’s available. Often seniors tell their families, AFTER they moveinto a retirement community, “why didn’t you make me do this earlier?”

You do have a choice, but know that the longer you wait and dig your heels in, often the fewer and fewer options people have. So,if your home is filled with stairs, your vision is declining, or you are experiencing an increased number of falls, every day you are atgreater risk of injury and greater risk of debilitating injury. Many people go home from the doctor’s office to think about things,which is a good thing! However, sooner than later that THINKING turns into WORRYING. Next time you find yourself in a similarsituation, try replacing your worrying with planning. In doing so, you can take on the dragon and start to feel safer, stronger, andeven excited!!

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

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Let Me Count the Ways I Love Youby Jennifer Blair

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jennifer Blair is the Editor of the Senior Guidebook.

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CARING FACES

Madison House – KirklandLEFT TO RIGHT

Sherri Pribble-Jones, Director of Community RelationsJulie Luce – Executive DirectorGreg Swendrak – Director of Community Relations425-821-8210

The Stratford at Maple Leaf – SeattleKaren Colangelo,Community Relations Director206-729-1200

Village Cove & The Hearthstone at Green Lake – SeattlePaulette Gregory and Stan Gregory, Marketing and Sales TeamVillage Cove 206-774-5153 / Hearthstone 206-517-2213

Cristwood Retirement Community –ShorelineLEFT Lindsey Hanson, Marketing Manager206-546-7541RIGHT Caitlin Vache, Sales Representative206-546-7283

Garden Court Retirement Community –EverettNick Glenn, Executive Director425-438-9080

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Terrace at Beverly LakeMemory Care Community524 - 75th Street SEEverett WA 98203425-348-8800

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Vineyard Park at Mountlake TerraceIndependent / Assisted Living /Dementia23008 56th Avenue WestMountlake Terrace WA 98043425-931-2951

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

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

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

Warm Beach Senior CommunityIndependent & Assisted Living/Skilled Nursing20420 Marine DriveStanwood WA 98292360-652-7585

SKILLED NURSING CAREBethany at Pacific - Everett425-259-5508

Bethany at Silver Lake - Everett425-338-3000

Delta Rehab Center - Snohomish360-568-2168

Josephine Sunset Home - Stanwood360-629-2126

Lynnwood Manor Health Center -Lynnwood 425-776-5512

Madeleine Villa Health Care -Marysville 360-659-1259

HCR Manor Care - Lynnwood425-775-9222

Marysville Care Center - Marysville360-659-3926

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

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

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

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

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

BURLINGTONHome PlaceMemory Care210 N. Skagit StreetBurlington WA 98233360-755-7000

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

Where The Heart IsAssisted Living / Memory Care410 Norris StreetBurlington WA 98233360-755-8007

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Bellingham at OrchardMemory Care Community 848 W Orchard DrBellingham WA 98225360-715-1338

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

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

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

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

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

Home PlaceMemory Care171 SW 6th AveOak Harbor WA 98277360-279-2555

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Weatherly InnMemory Care15101 SE 272nd StreetKent WA 98042253-630-7496

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Cristwood Retirement CommunityIndependent / Assisted Living /Skilled Nursing / Rehabilitation /Memory Care19303 Fremont Avenue NorthShoreline WA 981331-877-639-3292

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

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

Hearthstone at Green LakeIndependent & Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Memory CareRehab6720 East Green Lake Way NSeattle WA 98103206-517-2213

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Village Cove at Green Lake(opening Spring 2015)Independent Living6860 Woodlawn Avenue NESeattle WA 98115OFFICE 6720 East Green Lake Way NSeattle WA 98103206-774-5153

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

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

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

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

KITSAP COUNTYBREMERTONBay PointeRetirement / Assisted Living966 Oyster Bay CourtBremerton WA 98312360-373-9904

Marine CourtMemory Care948 Oyster Bay CourtBremerton WA 98312360-373-9904

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Clearwater SpringsAssisted Living 201 NW 78th StreetVancouver WA 98665360-546-3344

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