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Seattle Summer Issue 2016 In this Issue: Tips for Successful Aging Making Dreams come True at the Space Needle AARP Fraudwatch Network Older Americans by the Numbers and more Tips for Successful Aging sue for adults 60 years and older. If you have trouble falling or staying asleep, make a few changes to your habits, such as skipping daytime naps or adopting a While we are all getting older by the minute, ag- nighttime routine. ing doesn’t have to be a disheartening process. In fact, many of the negative aspects associated with 4. Safeguard your hearing and vision. aging are actually more myth than fact. From diet Sensory cells within the ear begin to die off as to social life, experts say there are a lot of things we age and about one-third of older Americans people can do to control their quality of life as they have some hearing problems. Luckily, technology grow old. Here are five tips to keep in mind as you and treatment options today are better than ever. age: If you’re concerned about your hearing, talk to your doctor. The most common type of reversible vision-loss 1. Eat right. comes from cataracts. Antioxidants such as beta carGood nutrition is key to living a healthy life. According to AARP, everyday foods such as olive oil, otene, vitamin E and vitamin C are thought to help fish, wine, nuts, blueberries and yogurt help to ward prevent cataracts. Wearing sunglasses to protect off heart problems and age-related diseases. The against ultraviolet rays can also reduce your risk of Mediterranean diet, which emphasizes fruits, veg- cataracts. It’s important to get your eyes checked etables, legumes, cereals, some fish and alcohol, and regularly. limiting dairy and meat, can help lower your body weight and cholesterol levels. The Mediterranean 5. Keep loving, laughing and learning. diet has also been associated with lowering the risk Each of these behaviors benefits your emotional of Alzheimer’s disease. People who eat a balanced well-being, as well as your physical health. Maintainplant-based diet don’t worry much about counting ing a strong network of support from the people you love—family, friends and neighbors—provides opcalories, and gain many vitamins and minerals. portunities for physical and intellectual activity and can decrease the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, accord2. You’re never too old to exercise. ing to data from the Rush Memory and Aging ProjThere is an exercise out there for everyone. Tai chi, ect. Laughing increases circulation, immune system yoga and water aerobics are fitness options that can defenses and mental functioning, while decreasing benefit even the frailest of seniors. It’s important to stress. Learning helps you maintain a healthy mind. talk to your doctor before starting any new exercise Keep your brain active and engaged by trying out plan. new recipes, reading challenging books, or doing Older adults engaging in regular physical activity puzzles. are better able to manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis and depression. A fitness routine also Eating right, reducing stress, exercising and getimproves an older adult’s ability to perform everyting regular health checkups can positively influday tasks, reduces joint pain, and improves flexibility ence the aging process. For additional information and balance. on healthy aging, visit www.humana.com. By Dr. Richard Smith Intermountain Medical Director for Humana Medicare 3. Get enough sleep. Editor’s Note: This article was submitted by HumaWhen life gets hectic, adequate sleep often falls na. For more information on Humana’s Medicare Adby the wayside. Don’t let it go. Aim for about eight vantage products in Washington call (360) 253-7523. hours of sleep each night. The National Institute on Aging finds insomnia is the most common sleep isPage 2 • Seattle Senior Living 2016 Get your answers from Humana – a company that has been offering Medicare plans for nearly 30 years. Are you new to Medicare and have questions? One of our licensed sales agents right here in Washington is waiting to serve you. As an industry leader for nearly 30 years, our first priority has always been to get you the benefits you want at a price you can afford. Our agent will speak with you over the phone or in the comfort of your own home. He or she will listen to what benefits you want and help you choose a Humana Medicare plan that’s right for you. Put decades of experience to work for you today. 1-877-247-9910 (TTY: 711) Call a licensed sales agent 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., Monday – Friday ¿Español? 1-866-618-6836 Humana is a Medicare Advantage HMO organization and a stand-alone prescription drug plan with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in any Humana plan depends on contract renewal. A salesperson will be present with information and applications. For accommodation of persons with special needs at sales meetings call 1-877-247-9910 (TTY: 711), 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., Monday – Friday. This information is available for free in other languages. Please contact a licensed Humana sales agent at 1-877-247-9910 (TTY: 711). Esta información está disponible gratuitamente en otros idiomas. Póngase en contacto con un agente de ventas certificado de Humana al 1-866-618-6836 (TTY: 711). Y0040_GHHJ4GNEN16 Accepted Seattle Senior Living 2016 • Page 3 Making Dreams Come True at the Space Needle After 50 years, an Engineer sees the structure for the first time. Fifty-five years ago Leon Cole, completed his Mas- staff surprised Leon with a V.I.P. welcome including ter’s degree in Civil Engineering at University of a balloon bouquet, a laminated certificate of welWashington, then packed up his wife Jeannie, in their come, a 1962 World’s Fair book, and a welcome card 1957 Chevrolet, and headed out signed by all the Space Needle to complete his graduate work employees congratulating him on at Harvard. As they were leaving his aspired visit! Leon was then Seattle, the city skyline opened given a private tour of the newup to reveal the half built Space ly installed History of the Space Needle. They both realized how Needle exhibit. After a special disappointed they were to not be elevator brought them up to able to see the completed projthe observation deck, they were ect and decided on a long term greeted by a picturesque view promise to come back to Seattle of Seattle framed by two perfect someday to see the Needle after rainbows, one over Puget Sound completion. Leon, a professional and the other over the Ballard engineer, was fascinated with the area, where Leon and Jeannie had construction of the unique structheir first honeymoon apartment. ture and looked forward to seeThanks to the generous staff of ing the final engineering miracle the Space Needle, and a lovely up close and personal. touch by the Creator, Leon expeAt the time of its construction rienced one of the most magical for the World’s Fair in the early moments of a lifetime. 1960’s, the Space Needle ranked “The combined efforts of two as the tallest structure west of Seattle iconic families, the Space Amy and Leon enjoying the the Mississippi, at 605 feet -- edgNeedle and the Hearthstone, magical moment. ing out Seattle’s Smith Tower. On helped Leon realize his dream of the occasion of its 37th birthday, in April, 1999, it going to the top of Seattle’s most celebrated landwas named an official Seattle landmark, represent- mark. Having a private tour of the new History of ing American aspirations towards technological ex- the Space Needle exhibit and the kindness of the pertise. Space Needle staff made the event even more speMore than 50 years later, after Leon came to re- cial. Seeing the rainbow from the observation deck: tire at the Hearthstone in Green Lake, he mentioned Icing on the Cake! “Said Amy Maguire, Life Enrichto Amy Maguire, Life Enrichment Manager at the ment Manager, Hearthstone” Hearthstone, his elapsed dream to see the Space Needle in its finished form. Amy made a call. The The Hearthstone Life Plan Community at Green Lake Space Needle was excited to hear Leon’s story and is celebrating 50 years serving Seattle seniors and their set a date for him to make his dream come true, and families. Making dreams come true is at the heart of started planning a few surprises. On March 3rd, what they do every day. For more information about the Hearthstone arranged for both Amy and Leon the Hearthstone, go to www.hearthstone.org. to make the special trip to the Space Needle. Lisa The Hearthstone 6720 East Green Lake Way North, Schmidt, Tourism Development Manager and her Seattle. Call for more info: 206-517-2120 Page • Northend 2016 Page 4 •4 Seattle SeniorCare Living 2016 Family. Friends. Freedom. Green Lake. These are why our residents have chosen the Hearthstone for the new chapter of their life. The Hearthstone is a nonprofit Life Plan Community. We offer a full spectrum of services so that you can plan for a secure future and enjoy the freedom to realize your dreams and pursue what matters to you the most with your family and friends. With the addition of to our independent living options, you can experience a lifestyle that matches the active, vibrant and diverse neighborhood of Green Lake! Contact us today for a personal tour or for more info: 206.517.2216 A new Independent Living option 6720 E Green Lake Way N Seattle, WA 98103 206.517.2216 | hearthstone.org Seattle Senior Living 2016 • Page 5 6850 Woodlawn Ave NE Seattle, WA 98115 villagecove.org Merrill Gardens offers exclusive Anytime Dining program There is nothing more satisfying than a lovely meal with great friends. At Merrill Gardens, our exclusive Anytime Dining program gives residents the freedom to enjoy dining on their own schedule in our restaurant style dining room. Our executive chefs prepare the meals fresh to order all day and there are no set meal hours. “Our goal is to delight residents with the quality and variety of the food our chefs are preparing every day,” says Nick Olla, Directory of Culinary Services at Merrill Gardens. “We also want to make sure that they are able to dine on a schedule that suits their particular lifestyle. For us, it’s all about choice and making sure that we are meeting the needs of everyone who lives at our community. We want people to be able to dine at our communities just like they did in their own homes” The Merrill Gardens Anytime Dining program means the dining room is open from 7am to 7pm and residents choose when they want to dine each day. There is no need to worry about missing a meal or scheduling activities around set meal times. Residents just leave their apartments and head to our dining room for a fresh meal from the kitchen that is cooked to their specifications whenever it fits their schedule. “Our chefs also work closely with residents to find out what kind of items they want to see on our menus and they have a lot of flexibility to incorporate regional favorites. We also love to include dishes made from our resident’s favorite recipes. It’s like having your favorite chef and restaurant right in your home,” says Olla. The exclusive Anytime Dining program is offered at all Merrill Gardens communities in the Puget Sound region. Page 6 • Seattle Senior Living 2016 can eat on your A Life is a Happy Life ownFull schedule, OPENING whenevershould it Nothing 2016 keep you from works forayou. Auburn enjoying great Ballard Burien meal. That’s why we created Anytime DiningSM – so you can eat on your own schedule, OPENING whenever it 2016 Contact us today to schedule works for you. Auburn Ballard your personal visit at one of Burien our 12 Seattle-area locations! Contact us today to schedule your personal visit at one of our 12 Seattle-area locations! (206) 566-7331 (206) 566-7331 Senior Living • merrillgardens.com Senior Living • merrillgardens.com 042716c_WA_Communitiies_Senior_Living_Magazine_A.indd 1 4/28/16 10:29 AM 042716c_WA_Communitiies_Senior_Living_Magazine_A.indd 1 Seattle Senior Living 2016 • Page 7 4/28/16 10:29 AM Eldergrow and Harbour Pointe year-round gardening Residents at Harbor Pointe Senior Living enjoy gardening, they enjoy it a lot actually – so much in fact that this year they have partnered with Mukilteo Community Gardens to support gardening and harvesting for the food bank, in addition to planting their own favourite herbs for the kitchen and the Chef’s new menu. “We’re doing our own ‘farm-to-table’ experience right here in our community — growing local, organic herbs and even some vegetables which our Chef has planned to add to salads and garnishes,” said a Harbour Pointe resident. Earlier this spring residents and staff planned a special afternoon to raise monies to help with the volunteer efforts of the gardening. They raised close to $400.00 in a short time with a ‘shredding event’. Volunteers were out in the parking lot alongside staff and volunteers from Harbour Pointe Senior Living and the shredding truck. People gave generously to the gardens this year. Residents are also planning to continue Harbour Pointe Senior Living ‘gardening’ in the winter, making season(425) 493-8555 • hpretire.com al wreaths decorated with the herbs and Maple Leaf Assisted Living & Memory Care straw flowers, and planting forced bulbs (206) 729-1200 • mapleleafseniors.com during the months of November through January. Just because it’s cold and rainy Queen Anne Manor Senior Living outside doesn’t mean the planting adven(206) 282-5001 • queenannemanor.com tures need to stop. Seeing the beautiful Communities Professionally Managed by Milestone Retirement Communities, LLC coloration of amaryllis and paper whites Call For and then the hyacinth bulbs in early spring Coffee & is a sure way to infuse natural and inspirConversation ing color in the community. Today! Harbour Pointe hosts weekly seminars from local master gardeners and the public is invited. Better yet, take a trip with the folks from Harbour Pointe to the Mukilteo Community Garden and experience what living is all about! For more information call (425) 4938555. Page 8 • Seattle Senior Living 2016 Assisted Living or Memory Care? We Are Here For You. Tips for buying the right lift chair A motorized lift-up chair can make life convenient and more comfortable for both those who have limited movement and their caretakers. There are many different types of these chairs on the market, so here are some tips on what you should look for when shopping for just the right one for you or a loved one. First you need to determine what kind of lift chair is more suitable for your needs. Some come in 2-positions — sitting up straight and a partial recline while elevating the feet, along with the lift-up position. You can also opt for a 3-positions chair which includes a napping position that reduces lower back pain, relieves swelling in legs, ankles and feet, as well as reducing muscle tension. Finally there is the 3-position chair with an “Infinity Position,” and dual motors. This chair gives the widest choice of reclining positions including a sleep recline. The double motors allow for controlling the footrest and the back of the chair independently. (With one motor, a person must be reclined in order for the footrest to be elevated.) Once you have determined whether or not the person using the chair might nap or sleep in it, you must consider the size of the chair. Sitting in the chair, the person must be able to have their feet on the floor when sitting upright. The width of the chair must also be a good match. And much like a mattress the cushioning should be comfortable. Some lift chair offer memory foam. Others supply extra support of the neck, back or lumbar. This extra support can help to keep the user from slouching over time when in the chair. Other items you will want to consider when choosing a lift chair: 1. Does it have a battery back-up in case the power goes out? 2. If it has a heating option are you able to adjust the temperature? 3. Is there enough room between where you are going to place the chair in your home and the wall (Continued next page) We offer 4 different collections from Ultra Comfort to meet your needs in a wide variety of styles, fabrics sizes and features. Come see the The Stellar Comfort Collection, The Montage Collection, The Tranquility Collection and The Leisure Collection and decide which model meets your needs. BRING IN THIS AD FOR FREE LOCAL DELIVERY ($100 VALUE) 929 118TH AVE S.E. Bellevue (Exit 12 off 405) • (425) 454-2474 • www.differentbydesign.com Seattle Senior Living 2016 • Page 9 (Continued from previous page) when it is fully reclined? 4. Is your door wide enough to get the chair through? Some styles have removable arms that the delivery person can replace once the chair is in place. 5. Be sure to ask what type of delivery is included. Golden Technologies was founded in 1985 on one principle that still holds true today: build it right the first time. The staff at Greenbaum Home Furnishings say their best sellers are from Golden, a company that has the largest factory in the world dedicated solely to the manufacture of lift chairs. “These chairs are made in America and are extremely high quality,” said Steve Greenbaum, one of the store’s owners. “Golden lift chairs are known for their comfort and durability.” Golden is the only manufacturer that offers four different chair styles in their “ULTRA COMFORT,” fine furniture line-up which includes The Stellar Comfort, Montage, Tranquility and Leisure Collections. Their patented recline technology provides consumers with the smoothest, quietest motion experience from a full recline into the Trendelenburg position, to the zero-gravity position. Some chairs go all the way to the fully lifted position. 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Four Freedoms House oF seattle, Inc Studio apartments – all utilities included One-bedroom units with utility allowance Rental subsidies available Income limits apply Independent retirement living • Metro bus route on site Activities throughout the year • Restaurant open to the public Close to shopping • Minutes from Northwest Hospital 206.364.2440 • 747 N. 135th St. • North Seattle Seattle Senior Living 2016 • Page 11 Older Americans, by the numbers President Kennedy first celebrated older Americans by designating May 1963 as Senior Citizens Month. After a meeting with the National Council of Senior Citizens, Kennedy encouraged all Americans to pay tribute to older people across the country. Every President since has issued a formal proclamation during or before the month of May in support of older Americans. In 1980, President Jimmy Carter’s proclamation changed the name to Older Americans Month. So each spring the U.S. Census Bureau publishes a report on what they know about the senior population. Here is some of thier findings. 46.2 million 2.4 million Projected number of baby boomers in 2060. At that time, the youngest baby boomers would be 96 years old. 2033 The year in which, for the first time, the population 65 and older would outnumber people younger than 18 in the U.S. $36,895 The 2014 median income of households with householders 65 and older. The number of people who were 65 and older in the United States on July 1, 2014. This group ac- $170,516 counted for 14.5 percent of the total population. The The median net worth for householders age 65 65 and older population grew from 44.7 million in and older in 2011. 2013. 98.2 million 9.4 million Estimated number of people 65 and older who Projected population of people 65 and older in were veterans of the U.S. armed forces in 2014. 2060. People in this age group would comprise nearly one in four U.S. residents at that time. Of this number, 19.7 million would be 85 or older. (Continued next page) Page 12 • Seattle Senior Living 2016 ll n a C w ctio No Sele ll Ca ow Eaerclytion N foSrel y for rl Ea Seattle Senior Living 2016 • Page 13 (Continued from previous page) 59.4% Percentage of citizens 65 and older who reported casting a ballot in the 2014 elections. 21.5% Labor force participation rate for men 65 and older in 2014, significantly higher than the rate for women 65 and older at 13.7 percent. 5.2 million Number of full-time, year-round workers 65 and older with earnings in 2014. 3,470,646 Number of responding business owners 65 and older, which is 15.6 percent of the responding business owners in firms with and without paid employees in 2012. 875,633 Number of responding business owners 65 and older, which is 15.9 percent of the responding business owners in firms with paid employees in 2012. 81.9% Proportion of people 65 and older in 2014 who had completed high school or higher education. 79.3% Percentage of householders 65 and older who owned their homes as of fourth quarter 2015. 4,815 Number of continuing care retirement communities in 2012. These businesses employed 423,627 workers and generated $27.6 billion in revenues. In 2007, there were 5,373 such establishments, employing 416,402 people and producing $24.7 billion in revenues. These establishments provide a range of residential and personal care services with onsite nursing care facilities for the elderly and other people who are unable to fully care for themselves and the elderly and other people who do not desire to live independently. Individuals live in a variety of residential settings with meals, housekeeping, social, leisure and other services available to assist residents in daily living. 25,964 Number of business establishments providing services for the elderly and people with disabilities in 2012. These businesses employed 901,359 work24.8% ers and generated $34.1 billion in revenues. In 2007, Percentage of the population 65 and older in there were 20,433 such establishments, employing 2014 who had earned a bachelor’s degree or higher. 621,545 people and producing $25.3 billion in revenues. Senior citizens centers are among the establishments in this industry. 57.6% Percentage of people 65 and older who were married in 2015. 19.1% Percentage of Florida’s population that was 65 and older in 2014, followed by Maine (18.3 percent). 24.4% Alaska had the lowest percentage (9.4 percent) folPercentage of people 65 and older in 2015 who lowed by Utah (10.0 percent). were widowed. 71% 53,364 The number of people age 100 and older counted The percentage of those 65 and older who report- by the 2010 Census. ed living in homes with computers in 2013. Additionally, 62.4 percent accessed the internet through 20.7 a high-speed internet connection. For every 100 centenarian women, the number of centenarian men in 2010. Page 14 • Seattle Senior Living 2016 Care from the heart. Comfort by design. Welcome to Aegis of Shoreline and Callahan House We provide premium assisted living and memory care in your neighborhood with experienced and caring staff. Whether your loved one needs assistance with daily tasks or the best in memory care, we are dedicated to creating joy in the daily lives of residents who we treat as our own family. • Tailored care, nutrition and exercise • 7-day a week nursing staff • University of Washington in-house primary care • Respite care • 7-day a week Life Enrichment Activities • Day stays (at Callahan house) Assisted Living & Memory Care 14900 1st Avenue North Shoreline, WA 98155 (206) 367-6700 Callahan House (Memory Care) (206) 417-9747 Seattle Senior Living 2016 • Page 15 Three Things Patients Should Know About Cataracts American Academy of Ophthalmology shares facts about the eye condition and the surgery used to treat it Approximately 25 million Americans have cata- ple should know about the condition. racts, which cause cloudy, blurry or dim vision and Age isn’t the only risk factor for cataracts. often develop with advancing age. This June, the Though most everyone will develop cataracts with American Academy of Ophthalmology is observing age, recent studies show that lifestyle and behavior Cataract Awareness Month by sharing three things can influence when and how severely you develop everyone should know about the condition and its cataracts. Diabetes, extensive exposure to sunlight, treatment. smoking, obesity, high blood pressure and certain As everyone grows older, the lenses of their eyes ethnicities have all been linked to increased risk of thicken and become cloudier. Eventually, they may cataracts. Eye injuries, prior eye surgery and longfind it more difficult to read street signs. Colors term use of steroid medication can also result in may seem dull. These symptoms may signal cata- cataracts. If you have any of these or other risk facracts, which affect about 70 percent of people by tors, talk to an ophthalmologist. age 75. Fortunately, cataracts can be corrected with Serving the Edmonds Community Cataracts cannot be prevented, but you can surgery. Ophthalmologists, physicians who specialfor over a decade. Call us, we can help.lower your risk. Wearing UV-blocking sunglasses ize in medical and surgical eye care, perform around and brimmed hats when outside can help. Several three million cataract surgeries each year to restore studies suggest that eating more vitamin C-rich vision to those patients. The following are facts peofoods may delay how fast cataracts form.2,3 Also, avoid smoking cigarettes, which have been shown to increase the risk of cataract development. 425.673.2875 Serving the Edmonds Community for over a decade. Call us, we can help. Surgery may help improve 3 201 more than just your vision. 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P Page 16 • Seattle Senior Living 2016 check over ad copy, and email back changes you would like to make, or l glasses on, even if objects were right in front of him. His ophthalmologist recommended cataract surgery. “Having the surgery was life-changing,” said Sargent. “I can see everything from the time on my alarm clock to a bird’s nest in a tree hundreds of feet away without glasses. It’s the most amazing experience I’ve ever had.” “People often don’t realize the huge quality of life benefits of cataract surgery,” said Ravi D. Goel, M.D., Sargent’s cataract surgeon and clinical spokesperson for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. “After having cataract surgery, many of my patients say they wish they hadn’t waited so Cataracts are a clouding of the eye’s lens. During Cataract long.” Awareness Month in June, the American Academy of OphLearn more about cataract symptoms, thalmology is sharing information about this common eye treatment and types of IOLs at www.aao. condition and the surgery used to treat it. org/eye-health/diseases/what-are-cataracts. Seniors concerned that they may have cataracts Published by: GA Publications NW may qualify for a no-cost eye exam through EyeCare 914 164th SE Bldg. 12, #431 America, a public service program of the American Mill Creek, WA 98012 Academy of Ophthalmology. EyeCare America offers (206) 423-7562 eye exams and care at no out-of-pocket cost for [email protected] gible seniors age 65 and older. Visit http://www.aao. org/eyecare-america for more information. www.mydirectroynw.com Park Ridge About the American Academy of Ophthalmology The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the world’s largest association of eye physicians and surgeons. A global community of 32,000 medical doctors, we protect sight and empower lives by setting the standards for ophthalmic education and advocating for our patients and the public. We innovate to advance our profession and to ensure the delivery of the highest-quality eye care. Our EyeSmart® program provides the public with the most trusted information about eye health. For more information, visit www.aao. org. Skilled Nursing Center Park Ridge Admissions 24/7Nursing Here When You Need Us! Skilled Center Park Ridge Admissions When You Need Us! r” by MedHere arded “5 Sta24/7 AwSkilled i c a r e Quality Rating System Nursing Center 5 Star” by Medic d “24/7 AwardeREHABILITATION Admissions Here When are QuaYou tem lity RaNeed ting SysUs! Awarded Our goal is our patient’s independence. Their quality of life is directly Stlinked “5REHABILITATION ar”tobtheir mobility. yM ed REHABILITATIONicare Quality Rating System goal is our patient’s independence. 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Thornton Place 450 NE 100th Seattle, WA 98125 206-452-3186 Ballard Landmark 5433 Leary Ave NW Seattle, WA 98107 206-965-8907 Bayview Retirement Community 11 West Aloha St Seattle, WA 98119 206-284-7330 Brookdale Arbor Place 12806 Bothell-Everett Hwy Everett, WA 98208 425-338-3227 Brookdale Everett 11333 3rd Pl W Everett, WA 98204 425-347-0372 Brookdale Kenmore 7221 NE 182nd St Kenmore, WA 98028 425-481-4200 Brookdale Lynnwood 18625 60th Ave W Lynnwood, WA 98037 425-771-7700 Brookdale Monroe 15465 179th Ave SE Monroe, WA 98272 360-794-4284 Anderson House Skilled Nursing 17201 15th Ave NE Shoreline, WA 98155 Brookdale Queen Anne 805 4th Ave N Seattle, WA 98109 206-734-3653 Arden Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center 16357 Aurora Ave N Seattle, WA 98133-5651 Brookdale Snohomish 1124 Pine Ave Snohomish, WA 98290 360-568-1900 Ballard Care and Rehabilitation 820 NW 95th St Seattle, WA 98117 206-782-0100 Brookdale Stanwood 7212 265th St NW Stanwood, WA 98292 360-629-3445 Bethany at Silver Lake 2235 Lake Heights Dr Everett, WA 98208 425-338-3000 Chateau at Bothell Landing 17543 102nd Ave NE Bothell, WA 98011 425-485-1155 Bothell Health Care 707 228th St SW Bothell, WA 98021 425-481-8500 Chateau Pacific 3333 148th St SW Lynnwood, WA 98087 425-787-9693 Columbia Lutheran Home 4700 Phinney Ave N Seattle, WA 98103 206-632-7400 CRISTA Senior Living 19303 Fremont Ave N Shoreline, WA 98133 206-546-7565 Cristwood Nursing & Rehabilitation 19303 Fremont Ave N Shoreline, WA 98133 206-546-7400 Crista Shores Retirement Community 1600 NW Crista Shores Ln 360-698-0900 Silverdale, WA 98383 Foss Home and Village 13023 Greenwood Ave N Seattle, WA 98133 206-364-1300 Edmonds Landing Gracious Retirement & Assisted Living 180 2nd Ave S Edmonds, WA 98020 425-329-6599 Health and Rehabilitation of North Seattle 13333 Greenwood Ave N Seattle, WA 98133 206-362-0303 Exeter House 720 Seneca St Seattle, WA 98101 206-622-1300 Ida Culver House Broadview SNF 12505 Greenwood Ave N Seattle, WA 98133 206-368-3731 Fairwinds Brighton Court 6520 196th St SW Lynnwood, WA 98036 888-758-3187 Park Ridge Skilled Nursing Center 1250 NE 145th St Shoreline, WA 98155 206-363-5856 See Ad Page 17 Foss Home & Village 13023 Greenwood Ave N Seattle, WA 98133 206-364-1300 Parkshore 1630 43rd Ave E Seattle, WA 98112 206.364.9336 Foundation House at Bothell 17502 102nd Ave NE Bothell, WA 98011 425-402-9606 Prestige Care and Rehabilitation of Edmonds 21008 76th Ave W Edmonds, WA 98026 425.778.0107 Foundation House at Northgate 11301 3rd Ave NE Seattle, WA 98125 206-361-2758 Richmond Beach Rehab 19235 15th Ave NW Shoreline, WA 98177 206-546-2666 Four Freedoms House 747 N 135th St Seattle, WA 98133 206-361-2758 See Ad Page 11 Shoreline Health & Rehabilitation 2818 NE 145th St Shoreline, WA 98155 206-418-2900 Garden Court Retirement Community 520 112th St SW Everett, WA 98204 425-374-4354 The Hearthstone Health Center 6720 E Green Lake Way N 866-903-7839 Seattle, WA 98103-5439 GenCare Lake City at Remington Place 3025 NE 137th St Seattle, WA 98125 206-965-8574 SK IL L E D N U R SI NG 206.542.3103 SE N IOR C E N T E R Edmonds Senior Center Seattle Senior Living 2016 • Page 19 220 Railroad Ave Edmonds, WA 98020 425-774-5555 See Ad Page 11 Welcome to the Neighborhood! In all of Seattle there is no community quite like Green Lake and The Hearthstone is the retirement destination! the Hearthstone Retirement Living at Green Lake 6720 E Green Lake Way N Seattle, WA 98103 206-517-2213 www.hearthstone.org