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Technology and other high-tech advances have improved our lives tremendously, but at the same time, it has left us in a position where our personal information can be compromised, especially for seniors. Identity thieves specifically target seniors because they consider them “to be vulnerable and easy targets to extract money from using their tax returns or even medical care.”

According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the highest percentage of consumer complaints in 2012 were about identity theft. Consum-ers who are 60 or older accounted for 19 percent of all complaints the agency has received on the subject. Compare that to two years earlier when this age group accounted for 13 percent of all ID theft complaints – a six percent increase.

Susceptibility There are several reasons why seniors are at higher-risk of ID theft than their younger counterparts. Two of the top reasons according to the FTC include:• Low-risk seniors – Seniors are more likely to have paid off all their loans, have good credit and or less debt than other age groups. With a

low risk for creditors, criminals applying for credit using older victim’s information is more likely to be approved. • Credit report – Many seniors do not check their credit reports as younger groups do when applying for cars, homes, credit cards etc.

Without frequently checking a credit report, criminals can easily charge credit cards, take out loans using a senior’s identity without he or she even knowing it until the situation becomes dire and complicated to reverse.

Identity theft is clearly on the rise among seniors, and there are specific steps you can take for your loved one to ensure they are not taken for a ride with their identities.

Identity theft tips*:If you are a senior or if you have a loved one that is, whether living independently or in senior care, these tips should minimize if not avoid altogether criminals that steal identities for a living:• Phone scams – Seniors are frequently targeted by phone scammers looking to extract their personal information. Don’t respond to calls

asking for your social security, Medicare, credit card numbers, general information or any other type of personal questions that will com-promise your identity.

• If a creditor or organization seemingly needs your personal information, hang up and verify the phone number and legitimacy of the caller before returning the call.

• Carrying a wallet – Make a copy of your Medicare card and block out the last four digits of your Social Security number. If your wallet is lost or stolen, no one can get your full Social Security number.

• Shred it – If you don’t have a shredder, purchase one. Shred everything you don’t want to keep, such as documents that have account information, Social Security numbers, PINS, or sensitive information including credit card statements or receipts, unused checks, canceled checks, bills, and credit reports. Destroy expired driver’s licenses, credit cards and never leave receipts at gas pumps, bank machines, bank counters, or in trash cans.

• Protect your computer – Protecting your computer and Internet activity is vital to avoid cyber thieves. Make sure you have a reliable and strong firewall and antivirus software to prevent cyber-programs from stealing your personal information.

• Use unique passwords for your computer including any online accounts you may have and change them frequently. • A strong password includes a mix of numbers, symbols, and both upper and lower-case letters. Don’t use your birthday, pet’s name or

anything else that can easily be guessed. • Be sure to never send personal information through email and don’t respond to emails that request your personal information. • Check credit – Check your credit score on a regular basis. You can request a free credit report by visiting www.annualcreditreport.com from

each of the credit bureaus, or utilize a credit monitoring service that will do this for you to ensure no suspicious activity occurs.

If your identity is stolen, I would recommend filling out FTC’s ID Theft Affidavit that most credit card companies and three credit bureaus accept to report the theft. You can also file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission.

Tod Steward is the public relations director at Living Care Lifestyles who studies trends and other issues regarding identity theft. For more information, please email Tod at [email protected] or call (206) 441-1770.

*General guidelines from the Federal Trade Commission

Tips to Prevent Seniors from Identity Theftby Tod Steward


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FEATURES2 Tips to Prevent Seniors from Identity Theft Tod Steward

6 Why We Love Green Lake

8 The Very Long Good-Bye Becca Verda

10 Madison House – The Story

12 Welcoming the Unexpected in Every Season Lindsey Hanson

14 Retirement Living by the Golden Rule Lark Church

18 Ageless Retirement Means Engaging the Mind William Swearingen

20 Drowsy Driving Can Be Fatal

22 Natural Journey Amy Punke

23 Europe in Bloom Rick Steves

24 The Talk Jane Meyers-Bowen

26 Finding the Right Fit Patrick Shepard

28 Caring Faces

29 Directory

ADVERTISERSFront Cover ERA Living: Aljoya Mercer Island, Aljoya Thornton Place – Northgate/Seattle, Ida Culver House – Broadview/Seattle Ida Culver House – Ravenna/Seattle, The Gardens at Town Square – Bellevue, The Lakeshore – Seattle, University House – Issaquah, University House – Wallingford/Seattle

Back Cover Mirabella – Seattle

Front Inside Cover Garden Court Retirement Community – Everett

Back Inside Cover The Stratford at Maple Leaf – Seattle

Center 16 Rosewood Courte – Edmonds

Center 17 Frontier Management: Edmonds Landing – Edmonds, The Bellingham at Orchard – Bellingham, Where The Heart Is – Burlington, Home Place – Burlington, Home Place – Oak Harbor, The Terrace at Beverly Lake – Everett, Bay Pointe – Bremerton, Marine Court – Bremerton, Clearwater Springs – Vancouver

1 ERA Living: Aljoya Mercer Island, Aljoya Thornton Place – Northgate/Seattle, Ida Culver House – Broadview/Seattle, Ida Culver House – Ravenna/Seattle, The Gardens at Town Square– Bellevue, The Lakeshore – Seattle, University House – Issaquah, University House –Wallingford/Seattle

3 Living Care: Quail Park of Lynnwood

5 ERA Living: Aljoya Mercer Island, Aljoya Thornton Place – Northgate/Seattle, Ida Culver House – Broadview/Seattle, Ida Culver House – Ravenna/Seattle, The Gardens at Town Square– Bellevue, The Lakeshore – Seattle, University House – Issaquah, University House –Wallingford/Seattle

7 Village Cove at Green Lake – Seattle (Opening April 1, 2015) Hearthstone at Green Lake – Seattle

9 CarePartners: Vineyard Park at Mountlake Terrace (Now Leasing), Vineyard Park at Bothell Landing, Everett Plaza – Everett, The Cottages at Marysville, The Cottages at Mill Creek

11 Madison House – Kirkland

13 Cristwood – Shoreline, Crista Shores – Silverdale

15 Holiday Retirement: Bridge Park – Seattle, Capital Place – Olympia, Cascadian Place – Everett, Evergreen Place – Renton, Fernwood at the Park – Normandy Park, Parkway Chateau – Bellingham, Peninsula – Gig Harbor, Point Defiance Village – Tacoma, The Garden Club – Bellevue, Willow Gardens – Puyallup

19 Mirabella – Seattle

21 Island Hospital – Anacortes

25 Integrated Rehabilitation Group

27 Weatherly Inn – Kent

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“One of the top retirement destinations in the Pacific Northwest and the U.S.” – Huffington Post

When retirees think about Seattle, the first things that might come to mind are the misty gray skies and endless showers. Rain or shine, it’s hard to find a more inspiring setting than Green Lake, with two glorious mountain ranges rising beyond – the Olympics to the west and the Cascades to the east. The Seattle area and Pacific Northwest is a dream destination for hikers, skiers, walkers, and people who love to be near water or just generally enjoy the outdoor life. The precipitation isn’t always so much rain as it is a refreshing “Puget Sound mist”, which never stops anyone from bicycling the Green Lake Park trail, or heading to one of their favorite cafes along the boulevard.

Nestled just north of the downtown area, Green Lake is an urban oasis for retirement. With quick access to city life, this boutique neighborhood offers restaurants, lakeside walks, grocery store, library, theater and farmers market. Green Lake is your gateway to the best of greater Seattle. Green Lake provides a natural park along the shores for daily jogs or walks, bird watching, fishing, kayaking or just sitting on a bench and taking it all in. It is a sanctuary of culture without the hustle and bustle of the busy downtown area. For those who enjoy vibrant cultural activities like the opera, theater and the eclectic vibe of Pike Place Market, the waterfront and downtown Seattle is just a short drive away. Don’t want to drive? The public transportation available at Green Lake will take you wherever you need to go. Seattle has become a world-class walkable city, and Green Lake has one of the highest walkable scores in the Pacific Northwest. According to “Walk Score” (a private company that rates city neighborhoods on their walkability) Green Lake is a “walker’s paradise” where “daily errands don’t require a car and has a score of 92. Walking is a great physical activity and a perfect way to stay connected with the scenic community while remaining healthy throughout retirement.

Retirement is the most important transition we make in the latter part of life. Seattle, rated third of the Top Best Places to Retire by money.cnn.com, offers more than the usual amenities that people are looking for during their sunset years. Whether you are an adventurist seeking outdoor activities such as walking and water sports, or an intellectual who wants to take advantage of the abundance of cultural gems, you can find all these options within a few blocks of your Green Lake home.

Village Cove and the Hearthstone are located in the heart of Green Lake. With more than 49 years providing retirement housing and healthcare for seniors, you can trust that you can live a vibrant retirement. With this important transition, you can even be assured that you will have long-term retirement options and a full continuum of health care should you need it in the future. Our communities offer security for the remainder of life with Independent, Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing all available under one roof. Our residents never need to worry about the unexpected, knowing that everything is in place for the future. Visit Village Cove and the Hearthstone today to see for yourself the vast array of retirement amenities we offer and why we love Green Lake.

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This Very Long Goodbyeby Becca Verda, Alzheimer’s Association

Western & Central Washington Chapter

In 1978, a group of family caregivers inspired by a need for help and support for their loved ones with dementia, came together to form the Western & Central Washington Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Soon after, they joined seven other Chapters to create the national organization of the Alzheimer’s Association and began a national movement to address the impact of Alzheimer’s disease.

Ronald and Nancy Reagan helped by bringing the fight against Alzheimer’s out of the shadows and into the public’s eye. “We have learned as too many other families have learned of the terrible pain and loneliness that must be endured as each day brings another reminder of this very long good-bye,” stated Nancy at the 1996 Republican National Convention. In 1982, Ronald Reagan joined forces with the Alzheimer’s Association to launch a campaign against Alzheimer’s and designated a National Alzheimer’s Disease Week. He accelerated the spread of awareness in 1983 by signing a proclamation to dedicate November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month.

With the Alzheimer’s Association, Reagan recognized that as Americans lived longer, the impact of this disease would grow. “The emotional, financial and social consequences of Alzheimer’s disease are so devastating that it deserves special attention,” he stated. At the time, 2 million Americans were living with Alzheimer’s. Today, that number has risen to 5.2 million.

Reagan’s partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association was pivotal in advancing their mission and brought the bipartisan fight to address Alzheimer’s to Washington. He did this even before its impact on the American people and his life was fully understood. In 1994 Ronald Reagan was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and with his wife Nancy, wrote to the nation about their hope to raise awareness:

In the past, Nancy suffered from breast cancer and I had my cancer surgeries. We found through our open disclosures, we were able to raise public awareness…So now, we feel it is important to share it with you. In opening our hearts, we hope this might promote greater awareness of this condition. Perhaps it will encourage a clearer understanding of the individuals and families who are affected by it.

Since he left office in 1989, historians, scholars and Americans have debated the legacy left behind by Ronald Reagan. But what can’t be denied is his legacy as an advocate for the millions of Americans affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Since then, the Federal Government has become the world’s leading funder of Alzheimer’s research and in 2012 the Obama administration presented a National Plan to End Alzheimer’s by 2025.


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This Very Long Goodbyeby Becca Verda, Alzheimer’s Association

Western & Central Washington Chapter

More people are speaking out about Alzheimer’s every day and joining the Alzheimer’s Association to make their voices heard in Washington. This year, Congress unanimously approved the bipartisan National Alzheimer’s Project Act and Alzheimer’s Accountability Act to increase research funding to $591 million annually. Public awareness has catalyzed progress to a find a cure, but there is still a long road ahead. Researchers report that to cure Alzheimer’s by 2025, federal funding much reach $2 billion annually.

Today, the Alzheimer’s Association is the leading private funder of Alzheimer’s research in the nation and continues to provide local support and services to families in need across the nation. They will continue to lead the fight against Alzheimer’s until no one experiences the pain and loneliness endured during a very long good-bye.

The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading, global voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care and support and the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research. Our vision is a world without Alzheimer’s. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer’s disease through the advancement of research, provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. Please visit our website at www.alzwa.org.

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Madison HouseIndependent and Assisted Living CommunityManaged and Owned by Koelsch Senior Communities

Our story began in 1958 in a modest Kelso, WA nursing home. It was here that Koelsch Senior Communities’ founders, Emmett and Alice Koelsch, established the family’s commitment to excellence in senior care. Over the years, the Koelsch family has maintained the highest standard of care. We have done this by developing an acute understanding of our residents’ needs. As our communities grow, it is clear that Emmett and Alice’s legacy of entrepreneurial ingenuity and commitment to compassionate senior care guide our business philosophy.

Today, we are proud to remain family owned and operated. Aaron Koelsch, son of Emmett and Alice, has led the company for the past 25 years, and continues to lead the company under the family’s founding principles.

Aaron says, “We are really proud of Madison House and feel that our family-run company, with its long legacy serving seniors, is the perfect fit for the Kirkland community. We have developed a plan with 3.5 million dollar enhancements to the Madison House exterior, interior common areas and residential apartments. We will be adding new programming, with 24/7 nursing services, a hallmark of Koelsch Senior Communities. Madison House is near Evergreen Hospital, has spacious apartments, full kitchens, elegant restaurant-style dining, a large swimming pool, and on-site therapy program. Residents will continue to find Madison House their perfect fit for senior living.” What sets us apart is the Koelsch family philosophy: “Treat each resident with the respect they deserve and the special attention they need.”

Madison House Amenities & ServicesMadison House offers assistance as needed in an environment of personal independence. Each person is unique and we understand those needs and preferences vary. These amenities and services are available:• NEW 24-hour on-site licensed nurses• Nursing services available in every apartment• Diabetic Management Program• Scheduled transportation to appointments and shopping• Entertainment and social activities including live music, theater, seminars, happy hour and scenic drives plus much more• Three meals daily featuring many choices and daily specials served in our restaurant-style dining room – special diets accommodated• Fitness programs including water aerobics in our indoor heated pool• Towel and linen service• Weekly housekeeping• Complimentary cable TV in all apartments• Newspapers and magazines available in the common areas• Respite care

Madison House Community FeaturesThe Madison House lifestyle is enhanced with beautiful common areas available to everyone. These include:• Therapeutic swimming pool and hot tub• Large activity spaces for a variety of uses including; game rooms, sun room and billiards room• Courtyards and patio including resident garden• Walking paths for strolling through the gardens• Beauty and Barber shop• On-site Physical and Occupational Therapy Program• Accommodations for overnight guests• Pet friendly

For More Information contact Madison House: (425) 821-8210 • 12215 NE 128th Street • Kirkland, WA • www.madisonhouseretirement.com

Aaron Koelsch, CEO & Presidentof Koelsch Senior Communities and

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Living at Madison House features:• 24-hour on-site licensed nurses seven days a week• Medication services by licensed nurses• Diabetic management program• Located next to Evergreen Hospital• Extensive social and fitness activities seven days a week • Scheduled transportation including doctor appointments• Heated indoor swimming pool and spa• On-site physical /occupational therapy• Free reserved parking• Pets welcome

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When thinking of retirement living options, so many people think, “I’m not ready.” Not ready to downsize, not ready to sell their house, not ready to make a change. There’s often a misperception that moving to a retirement community means slowing down and feeling isolated from the things you once enjoyed. But in holding on to the past and what used to be, many people miss out on the chance to fully enjoy the present. The thought “I’m not ready,” keeps you where things will seemingly be the same as they always have been. However, we all know life is never stagnant and people are always changing. Often the independence of living in one’s home turns to isolation over the years, or the generous square footage that was once enjoyed becomes overwhelming to maintain. Each day is new, and seasons of life are always changing. What does your life look like? Does the reality match what you really want? The question isn’t when to make a change – it’s what to do in the circumstances that are already continually changing within and around you. What does it take to be resilient and joyful in every season of life? To embrace the new possibilities of the present moment? While the retirement years can look vastly different from person to person, there are certain characteristics that many people have in common to experience life transitions to their fullest potential.

Consider the PossibilitiesRetirement is typically defined as the end of one’s “working life,” but in order to achieve a healthy, balanced life during the retirement years, individuals must continue to invest in their abilities and interests in meaningful pursuits. Retirement is not only the perfect opportunity to spend more time on activities you already find fulfilling, but also to consider new pursuits. For instance, have you always wanted to take a painting class? Or maybe take the time to write down your life story for your grandkids?

The Cristwood campus is abounding with opportunities for growth, as multiple CRISTA Ministries organizations are located in the same place. Cristwood residents have formed a team and participated in their first 5K with World Concern, have volunteered with students at King’s Schools, and even lent their voice and expertise to the CRISTA Senior Living Moments radio show on KCIS. They’ve embraced the opportunity to try new things. By viewing retirement as a wealth of new possibilities, residents experience more growth during this season than if they try to just maintain what already exists. Life transitions can be intimidating, but embracing new possibilities leads to continued growth and joy.

Self CarePracticing good self care is a major component of facing transitions in life. Getting quality sleep and proper nutrition can make a world of difference in having enough energy to tackle the more difficult parts of life. Self care also includes spending quality time with relationships and purposeful interests. Yet taking the time to do these things can be challenging when your focus is on other important things – maintaining a home and yard or

caring for a spouse. It’s hard to look at the bigger picture of quality of life when daily stresses are wearing you down. Whether delegating tasks to others to help relieve your workload, or simply taking a walk around your neighborhood to recharge, making time for self care is an integral part of facing challenges with positivity.

Moving to a retirement community can greatly improve one’s ability to practice good self care. Major responsibilities of home maintenance are taken care of, wholesome meals are prepared every day, opportunities for socializing abound, and resources are available for health needs as well. With decreased stressors and more opportunities for wellness, making the decision to move to a retirement community can be the best decision to improve personal wellness.

Strong Social ConnectionsLoneliness is a prevalent issue among seniors, not only affecting feelings of isolation but actually leading to marked declines in health and function. As various social connections slowly dwindle, loneliness can creep in somewhat unannounced, unaware to an individual until the feelings become more pronounced as it progresses. While the decision to move to a retirement community can be challenging, it’s helpful to weigh the benefits of connecting with an active and social community.

Time and time again at Cristwood, we hear residents describe that they’re surprised to find they don’t miss their house at all after moving. They’ve embraced a new lifestyle, one filled with new friends and new neighbors. They enjoy meeting friends for dinner in the dining room, participating in various activities and committees, and taking part in social events. From art classes to fitness programs, residents find that they’re able to enjoy their favorite activities with a group of like-minded friends. Embracing new seasons of life becomes easier when you know you aren’t facing it alone.

Every season of life comes with its own unique challenges, and facing the challenges with positivity and a sense of purpose is possible with the right mindset and support systems in place.

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

Welcoming the Unexpected in Every Seasonby Lindsey Hanson

Imagine living in a place where you’re connected to all generations, where you can be a part of a vibrant community filled with people of all ages. Imagine knowing that you have all the extra help you need to stay independent and productive—and that more care is available if it is required. Imagine joining together with like-minded people to carry on a mission-driven life. That is what you’ll find at Cristwood.

Live life connected.Call for a tour today:206.546.7565

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19303 Fremont Avenue NShoreline, WA 98133cristaseniorliving.org

Imagine living in a place where you’re connected to all generations, where you can be a part of a vibrant community filled with people of all ages. Imagine knowing that you have all the extra help you need to stay independent and productive—and that more care is available if it is required. Imagine joining together with like-minded people to carry on a mission-driven life. That is what you’ll find at Cristwood.

Call for a tour today:206.546.7565


One of the things I learned many years ago was to live by the Golden Rule: treat others in the manner in which I hoped they would, in return, act towards me. Looking back on all of the many residents, family members, friends and colleagues I’ve worked beside daily for the past four years, that credo hits even closer to home (as I myself am quickly approaching retirement age).

I have lost almost every member of my family at this point in my life. So, I can appreciate more than most the value of every single moment, and every single day I have to spend with those around me. If I am fortunate, I’ll live long enough to be in a retirement community myself one day. I can only hope that when my time comes, those in charge of my comfort and care will feel as passionately about serving me as I do them today. I hope they too will look at me and value my life experience, embrace my defects of character, and know each of us is a gift to one another. After working with seniors and their families, I feel that I’ve become a much better person in so many ways. All any of us can ever really ask for, is to have the opportunity of enriching and blessing a life on a daily basis. If we take the time, even a few minutes every day, there is more we can learn from our elders than can be written about in a lifetime.

I’m quite fortunate that I can wake up every day and go to a job that provides new opportunities to learn from those I serve. I’m blessed to be living the Golden Rule as best as I can, and can only hope that it will all be “paid forward” when the time comes!

For more information please visit holidaytouch.com orcontact David Ensor at [email protected] or 253-279-9289.

Retirement Living by the Golden Ruleby Lark Church, Community Relations and Sales Leader, Capital Place Independent Retirement Community, Olympia, Washington


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Fun, stress-free, and all-inclusive.The way retirement living should be.

Holiday Retirement communities make retirement livingsimple and enjoyable by taking care of life’s daily details,allowing residents to focus on what’s most important tothem.

From three chef-prepared meals served daily to live-inmanagers available 24/7, we provide everything seniorsneed to live healthy, safe and stress-free lives.

And with all of the many benefits included in onemonthly fee, retirement living at a Holiday Retirementcommunity is an incredible value.

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He loves finishing the crossword. She can’t sit still through breakfast.She calls out Bingo with gusto. He yawns through game night.

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Author Julia H. Gulliver once said, “Let us never be betrayed into saying we have finished our education because that would mean we had stopped growing.” These are profound words that have great meaning.

In retirement, engaging our minds and challenging our intellect supports a more vital presence and…simply put…it’s just plain fun.

Every day we learn new ways that we can enhance how we age, ways to minimize the impacts of aging on the body, and how we can decrease the risks of cognitive impairment by exercising our brains. When something as simple as this can contribute so much to a healthier retirement, the choice is simple.

Seek out a community that provides you direct access to interesting takes on a variety of topics ranging from the serious to the laugh-out-loud stories of a humorist. By bringing a form of continuing education into the retirement setting, the goal is to redefine the “old school” identity of retirement living. Don’t be satisfied with a community that “thinks outside the box,” find that community that has thrown the “box” away!

William Swearingen is the Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Frontier Management LLC. For more information you can contact William at [email protected].

Ageless Retirement Means Engaging the Mindby William Swearingen


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.

• The finest skilled nursing accommodations in all of Seattle.• The best clinical care and rehab services to help you recover quickly.

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Drowsy driving has become a very serious safety issue, so much in fact that Gov. Jay Inslee signed a proclamation (in November) urging Washington drivers to join him in observing National Drowsy Driving Prevention Week. Is it really necessary to have a week designated to drowsy driving? Re-cent statistics show that nearly 5% of traffic fa-talities in our state are caused by drowsy drivers. A memo from WA State Patrol Chief John Batiste noted that these accidents, “are more common than one might think, and just as devastating and dangerous as speeding, drinking and driving, or not wearing seat belts.”

The National Sleep Foundation’s 2005 Sleep in America poll found that 60% of adult drivers – more than 120 million people – said they have driven a vehicle while feeling drowsy in the past

year, and 37%, said they have fallen asleep while driving. A scary 13% say they have fallen asleep at the wheel at least once a month, and 4% admit they have had an accident or near accident. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that more than 100,000 police-reported accidents are the direct result of driver sleepiness each year. This results in 1,550 deaths, 71,000 injuries, and $12.5 billion in losses. These figures are believed to be lower than the actual figures, since it is difficult to attribute crashes to lack of sleep.

The WA State Patrol offers simple tips to stay awake:• Get a good night’s sleep before hitting the road.• Don’t be too rushed to arrive at your destination.• Take a break every two hours or 100 miles to refresh.• Use the buddy system to keep you awake, and share driving chores.• Avoid alcohol and medications that cause drowsiness as a side effect.• Avoid driving when you would normally be sleeping.

Drowsy driving risks increase with chronic sleepiness, and the greatest risk is when a sleep disorder such as insomnia or sleep apnea is present. Have you had an episode of drowsy driving, feel sleepy during the day, have been told you snore loudly, stop breathing at night, have experienced choking or gasping when sleeping, or just do not feel rested when you wake up? If you do, you may be at risk for drowsy driving and you may have a sleep disorder.

The Island Hospital Sleep Wellness Center (SWC) sees patients at its specially designed facility in Anacortes. The facility is designed to offer maximum comfort and convenience for patients who are pleased with larger rooms, and private bathrooms that allow them to transition to or from work without disrupting their normal routines. Using the latest in sleep-study technology, board-certified sleep medicine physician Robert Reyna MD will monitor and evaluate your vital respiratory, circulatory and brain functions.

For information about the SWC, call (360) 299-8676 orvisit www.islandhospital.org/sleepwellnesscenter.

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Natural Journeyby Amy Punke

Eating healthy doesn’t necessarily have to break the bank. Here are some ways to eat healthy food on a budget

1. When trying to decide whether you should pay more and buy organic or when to save, I recommend using the Environmental Working Group’s “dirty dozen” and the “clean fifteen” as a guideline.

The “dirty dozen” are considered some of the most heavily sprayed crops in terms of herbicides and pesticides whereas the “clean fifteen” are the produce least likely to hold pesticide residues. Therefore, try to buy any of the dirty dozen from organic choices and opt out of organic if it falls under the clean fifteen.

The dirty dozen includes: apples, strawberries, grapes, celery, peaches, spinach, sweet bell peppers, nectarines, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, imported snap peas and potatoes.

The clean fifteen includes: avocados, sweet corn, pineapples, cabbage, frozen sweet peas, onions, asparagus, mangoes, papayas, kiwis, eggplant, grapefruit, cantaloupe, cauliflower and sweet potatoes. For more info, go to: http://www.ewg.org/

2. Danielle Prestejohn, a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach, recommends doing a kitchen sweep.“Every once in a while, I hold a “kitchen sweep” week. I don’t buy groceries, instead using up what I have left in my kitchen. Typically, this means that I use any frozen meals or vegetables, cook bulk whole grains and beans, clean out the fridge, and raid the cupboards. This does take a little more creativity than usual, but it’s definitely worth it to save that grocery money for the week. It also ensures I’m using everything I buy in a timely manner so nothing goes to waste” (DaniellePrestejohn.com).

3. Buy in bulk. Make a wish list of all the bulk items you would like to stock in your kitchen, and add a few to your grocery list each week. Registered holistic nutritionist Annabelle Cameron states, “There is nothing that will go further, and is more filling, than whole grains (brown rice, quinoa, millet or buckwheat, for example) and legumes. They are nutrient dense, rich in fibre, and can be purchased in large amounts very economically” (http://www.mindfulnutrition.ca/).

4. Quality trumps quantity. Healthy foods are nutrient-dense, meaning a little goes a long way. It may seem like more money upfront, but whole foods leave you satisfied longer and stretch your budget further. When making any changes in your lifestyle, start with small, simple changes first. As I always say, “make a healthy lifestyle a hobby until it becomes a habit.” If you suddenly make large changes to your grocery list, it will be a shock to the wallet. Instead, pick one or two of the above tips and incorporate them into your budget. It will take some planning, but the pay back is huge.

Dr. Amy Punké, ND, has a naturopathic practice at Whole Self Wellness Centre, 106 Stellarton Rd., New Glasgow (above Healthy Selection). Visit www.dramypunke.com or call 902-755-1210.


Europe In Bloomby Rick Steves

I head to Europe every spring, ready to start afresh on a new season of travel. It’s an exciting time, as I dive into exhausting days of nonstop guidebook research and travel-show filming. With age and wisdom, I’ve learned to take some of my own advice: on any trip, I slow down and smell the roses — or tulips.

I may not have the greenest thumb (and I’ve got the weeds to prove it), but wandering through a European garden is one of the better ways I’ve found to unwind and enjoy the world. Whether tucked into a little corner of a big city or decorating the grounds of an old aristocratic home, gardens soften the edges of life. Wherever you travel in Europe, there’s bound to be a garden in bloom nearby when you need some (aroma)therapy. Here are a few of my favorites.

In France’s Loire Valley, Villandry is an average château, but its Renaissance gardens make the estate a show stopper. The original builder, a wealthy 16th-century finance minister, installed the famously formal gardens as an interlocking series of flower and vegetable beds. The eye-popping, geometric plantings are as manicured as a putting green — just try and find a weed. I wouldn’t be surprised to see the Queen of Hearts pop out from behind the topiary in this wonderland.

On the other end of the valley is the Chenonceau château, France’s first great pleasure palace. King Henry II built it for his mistress, Diane de Poitiers. The girlfriend immediately got to work, planting extensive flower and vegetable gardens. But when Henry died unexpectedly in a jousting accident, his wife, Catherine de Médicis, kicked Diane out. The queen let Diane’s garden go to weeds and planted one of her own. Today, there’s a “Diane” garden and a “Catherine” garden on the estate — each lovingly maintained and safely separate.

Sometimes a garden escape can be no more than a soothing glimpse. Some of London’s residential squares are behind locked gates, but your eye is free to wander over these pretty, well-maintained gardens. In the tangle of Seville’s Barrio Santa Cruz, flowers cascade along the wrought-iron latticework of whitewashed houses, providing a psychic refuge from the heat and bustle of the city.

But for a full-fledged urban break, nothing beats Luxembourg Garden in the middle of Paris — it’s a color-filled Impressionist painting brought to life. After a day of pounding the cobblestones, I like to stop off here and slip into one of the green chairs that ring the central fountain. I can admire the first flowers of spring, all the while watching Parisians being French.

When it comes to gardening, the British seem to forget all about their stiff upper lips. The best of their gardens are an unabashed assault on the senses. My nose always thanks me for detouring to the fragrant gardens

at Hidcote Manor, in England’s Cotswolds area. Hidcote is where garden designers pioneered the idea of outdoor “rooms.” Close your eyes and sniff your way through a clever series of small, sweet-smelling gardens. In springtime, clouds of wisteria and magnolias drift overhead.

For another take on traditional English gardening, seek out Sissinghurst Castle, near Dover. In the early 20th century, the writer Vita Sackville-West transformed the grounds into the quintessential English “cottage” garden. There is always something blooming here, but the best show is in June, when the famous White Garden bursts with scented roses. When the sun is shining, Sissinghurst is perfect.

The granddaddy of the European bloom parade is Keukenhof. This 80-acre park, situated between Amsterdam and The Hague, has the greatest bulb-flower garden on earth. (Those without a car can ride special buses right to the park from Amsterdam, Haarlem, or Leiden.) For two months in spring, Keukenhof’s 7 million tulips, hyacinths, and daffodils conspire to thrill even the most horticulturally challenged visitor. The place is packed with tour groups daily — go in the late afternoon for the fewest crowds and the best light on all those happy flowers.

Dedicated tulip-gazers don’t have stop with Keukenhof. It’s possible to rent a bike (available at Keukenhof for a reasonable €10/day) and head out into the surrounding Dutch landscape, where signposted bulb routes range from three to fifteen miles. Tooling along on two wheels among tulip fields is a special kind of bliss.

For me, a garden is a way of thinking about travel. If we are like seeds, the travel experience provides the dirt. The act of traveling plants us. And the people and experiences we encounter in our travels are like watering the garden. Combine the dirt, seeds, and water properly, and you get the blossom. Happy travels!

Parisians practice artful relaxation in the oasis of Luxembourg Garden. (photo: Rick Steves)


Starting the conversation with your adult children about moving to a senior living or retirement community doesn’t have to be difficult. None the less, it can be a conversation many seniors put off. It’s a strange turn of life events, and can feel like you are asking for permission to live your life. Although inclusion of your family in your journey is what most seniors want, it ultimately may not be a family decision.

Leaving the family home is a halting experience not only for the parents, but for the adult children. That action certainly sends a message, that a certain chapter of life is over. This can leave adult children feeling hesitant and uncertain. Many times it requires a major change of how one views themselves. Facing the fact that your parents are aging, requires facing the fact they may not always be there.

Healthy adults are able to separate from their parents and stand independently. However, separation is a much longer process than what was thought to happen at 18 years of age. Parents are not any longer a shelter from the harshness of adult life. Imagine if family members have counted on the “Mom and Dad Hotel” as a place to land while managing their own ups and downs of life. Other adult children may fear that their parents will spend all their assets, and there will be little inheritance left behind. Although it is human nature to experience a full range of fears, at the end of the day, most adult children just want their parents to be safe and happy.

So, what are the steps to having “The Talk” with your family? The first step is to do your research: Tour communities, learn what amenities are available, and meet other residents and the staff. At Garden Court we provide a “Sleep Over,” in order to experience life in a community, and spend a week-end as our guest. This process will help you to understand what is really important to you at a community, the costs of living, and generally how things work.

Seniors need to know if the communities they are considering are month to month, require a long lease or a buy-in, which are weightier financial decisions and represent more risk. What happens if you move in and

decide you don’t like it, and would like to go somewhere else?

What about food? How many choices do you have? Are there menu items that correspond with your special dietary needs - low salt, diabetic options, gluten free? What kitchen amenities are in the apartment? Is there a microwave, refrigerator, and a stove in your apartment, or are you required to go to a dining room? Are there restricted dining room hours, or can you get something to eat anytime between 7:00 am and 6:00 pm? Are you able to have family and friends join you?

What about the lifestyle? Are there enough options so there is something for everyone to enjoy? Are there additional costs for extracurricular activities? What about exercise programs? Are they appropriate for senior bodies? Is there a full range of exercise options depending on individual differences in strength, balance and flexibility?

What about the care? If you move in do you have to have care? If you are independent and then need care do you have to move to another part of the building? If you go on care, can you ever get off of care? Is there Physical Therapy availability? It is important to ask for copies of their last state surveys.

Seniors may want to include their families on these tours, or they may want to take their families to see just those communities on their short list after they’ve done the homework. If you are prepared, your family will more easily respect your wishes.

Be ready to answer some financial questions up front. Many seniors are very private about their finances, but their children are going to want to know if their parents can afford this lifestyle. If not, are they expecting assistance from their family now, or down the road?

To help facilitate these difficult discussions, Garden Court offers complimentary family meetings. At Garden Court everyone is educated about senior living options, costs, and how seniors pay for their living and care expenses.

If you would like more information, or to set up a tour or a family education meeting, call Garden Court at (425) 438-9080.You can also go online and visit our site at www.gardencourtretirement.com.

The Talkby Jane Meyers-Bowen


Finding the Right Fitby Patrick Shepard

Have you recently started looking for an assisted living facility for yourself or a loved one? If you have then you know how overwhelming the process is. This day in age there are so many options for Senior Living. With at least one new community going up almost every month in Washington, the options continue to grow. Often time’s families are left looking for a community in a hurry and last minute after a spouse has passed or a tragic event. This leaves the family with very little time to do the proper research and tour enough options to make an educated decision.

Senior living is a growing industry, however along with growth there comes challenges as well. It is important that as a company grows that it does not lose track of why it is in business to begin with, the seniors we serve every day. As you look, I encourage you to seek information on the ownership and parent company. Look for things like staff turnover and how long the current Administrator has been there. This will tell you a lot about the community.

Below is a check list to go through as you are touring an assisted living community.

Assisted Living Environment• As you arrive at the community, do you like its location and outward

appearance?• As you enter the lobby and tour the community, is the décor attractive and

homelike?• Do you receive a warm greeting from staff welcoming you to the community?• Does the executive director call residents by name and interact warmly with

them as you tour the community?• Do residents socialize with each other and appear happy and comfortable?• Are you able to talk with residents about how they like the community and

staff?• Do the residents seem to be appropriate housemates for you or your loved

one?• Are staff members appropriately dressed, personable, and outgoing?• Do the staff members treat each other in a professional manner?• Are the staff members that you pass during your tour friendly to you?• Are visits with the resident welcome at any time?

Physical Features of the Assisted Living Community• Is the community well-designed for your needs?• Is the floor plan easy to follow?• Are doorways, hallways, and rooms accommodating to wheelchairs and

walkers?• Are elevators available for those unable to use stairways?• Are handrails available to aid in walking?• Are cupboards and shelves easy to reach?• Are floors of a non-skid material and carpets firm to ease walking?• Does the community have good natural and artificial lighting?• Is the community clean, free of odors, and appropriately heated/cooled?• Does the community have sprinklers, smoke detectors, and clearly marked

exits?• Does the community have a means of security if a resident wanders?

Needs Assessments, Residency Agreements, Assisted Living Costs & Finances• Is a residency agreement available that discloses personal care and supportive

services, all fees, as well as move-in and move-out provisions? What are the policies for refunds and transfers?

• Is there a written plan of care for each resident? How frequently is it reviewed and updated?

• Does the community have a process for assessing a resident’s need for services, and are those needs addressed periodically?

• Does this periodic assessment process include the resident, his or her family, and community staff, along with the resident’s physician?

• Are there any government, private, or corporate programs available to help cover the cost of services to the resident?

• Are additional services available if the resident’s needs change?• Are there different costs for various levels or categories of personal care?• Do billing, payment, and credit policies seem fair and reasonable?• Are residents required to purchase renters’ insurance for personal property in

their units?• Is there an appeals process for dissatisfied residents?

Assisted Living Community Services & Amenities• Can the community provide a list of personal care services available?• Is staff available to provide 24-hour assistance with activities of daily living

(ADLs) if needed? ADLs include dressing, eating, mobility, hygiene and grooming, bathing, and toileting.

• Does the community provide housekeeping services in personal living spaces?• Can residents arrange for transportation on fairly short notice?• Are barber/beautician services offered on-site?• Does the community provide scheduled transportation to doctors’ offices,

the hairdresser, shopping, and other activities desired by residents?

Social & Recreational Activities• Is there evidence of organized activities, such as a posted daily schedule,

events in progress, reading materials, visitors, etc.?• Do residents participate in activities outside of the community in the

neighboring community?• Does the community have its own pets?• Are residents’ pets allowed in the community? Who is responsible for their

care?• Do volunteers, including family members, come into the community to help

with or to conduct programs?• Does the community create a sense of inclusion by encouraging residents to

participate in activities?

Additional Questions on Assisted Living• Does the community conduct criminal background checks on employees?• Does the community train staff on elder abuse and neglect? Is there a policy

for reporting suspected abuse?• Does the community have a special wing or floor for residents with cognitive

impairments such as Alzheimer’s disease? If so, is it secured?• Does the community allow hospice to come in and care for residents?• Does the community accept long-term care insurance?• Does the community allow a loved one, such as a grandchild, to spend the

night? Is there a charge?• Does the community participate in the Veterans’ Administration Aide and

Attendance Program? Will the community help complete the paperwork?• Does the community accept Medicaid?

Patrick Shepard is the Executive Director at Rosewood Courte Memory Care in Edmonds Washington.To reach Patrick you can email him at [email protected] or call at 425-673-2875. Source: Parts of this article provided by www.alfa.org

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Garden Court Retirement Community – EverettMary HackleyCommunity Relations Director425-438-9080

Vineyard Park – BothellKatie MatthewsLife Enhancement Coordinator425-485-8900

Vineyard Park – BothellMichelle McGlon, LPNScottie Sindora, Healthcare Director425-485-8900

Rosewood Courte Memory Care – EdmondsSandi Rodenbough, Outreach Coordinator425-275-3511

Foundation House – BothellGail Waters, Activity Director425-402-9606


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 Only 728 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 98201425-258-6408

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

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

The Terrace at Beverly LakeDementia Care Community524 - 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

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

Clare Bridge LynnwoodAlzheimer’s & Dementia Care 18706 - 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 / Dementia (NOW LEASING)23008 56th Avenue WestMountlake Terrace WA 98043425-678-6008

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

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

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

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

SKILLED NURSING CAREBethany at Pacific - Everett425-259-5508

Bethany at Silver Lake - Everett425-338-3000

Delta Rehab Center - Snohomish360-568-2168

Josephine Sunset Home - 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

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 98233

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 Care CommunityAssisted 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 Living Community1767 Alliance AvenueFreeland WA 98249360-207-6322

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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 / Personalized Assisted Living32290 1st Avenue SFederal Way WA 98003253-838-8823

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Retirement Community2430 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 Centre Independent 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 Living, Skilled Nursing / Memory Care Rehab6720 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


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 April 1, 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 PointeAssisted Living966 Oyster Bay CourtBremerton WA 98312360-373-9904

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

PORT ORCHARDPark VistaRetirement & Assisted Living Community2944 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 Living Community17607 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 Living Community4532 Intelco Loop SELacey WA 98503360-207-6321

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

JEFFERSON COUNTYPORT TOWNSENDSeaport LandingRetirement & Assisted Living Community1201 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 Living201 NW 78th StreetVancouver WA 98665360-546-3344

Home is where the heart is...What’s important in life are the things we share. We make a difference because weshare comfort, past experiences and new adventures. We share laughter and facechallenges together. We are more than partners. We are a larger family, livingtogether to provide the love and support to make a better life for the one you love.

The Stratford at Maple Leaf offers the continuum of care –Independent, Assisted Living, and Memory Care all under one roof. Call today for a complimentary lunch and tour – 206.729.1200

Celebrate Life with a Compassionate Spirit of Caring

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206.729.12009001 Lake City Way NE

Seattle WA 98115www.stratfordretirement.com

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• Great location:closetodowntown,butinitsownfriendly,walkableneighborhood.

• Opportunities for social engagement: atMirabellayoucanbeasinvolvedasyouwanttobe.Youcanmakefriendsbyparticipatinginactivitiesandevents,andengaginginclubsandresidentcommittees.

• The choice is yours: youchooseyourapartment,howyouuseyourmealplan, andhowinvolvedyouwanttobeinthecommunity.

• Deluxe apartments:allfeaturinglargewindows,fullkitchens,graniteandmarblecountertops,andviewdecks.

Mirabellaisaretirementcommunityforhealthy,activepeople.Italsooffersthesecurityofcontinuingcareifyoueverneeditinthefuture.Calltomakeanappointmentforatour,apresentation,ortoattendanupcomingevent!

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Why do residents love living at Mirabella?We’ll let them tell you in their own words:

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