A Cadillac Arrives at Áegis of Bellevue

Blast from the Past Resonate with Alzheimer's Residents and others in Assisted Living Community
By: Aegis Living
 
Dec. 4, 2009 - PRLog -- Áegis Living, a national leader in assisted living and memory care communities, presents a blast from the past in Bellevue.  Parked in the courtyard at Áegis of Bellevue is a 1950’s Cadillac, a symbol of yesteryear and the care that is afforded residents. At Áegis of Bellevue, residents with memory loss are treated to an innovative way of living-- within Life’s Neighborhood, a place where the Cadillac fits in perfectly.  

The Cadillac is permanently parked in the courtyard for residents to enjoy. It provides more than just a pretty picture, it helps residents with memory loss to feel secure because they recognize the car and recall the period in time, which comforts them.  Staff often takes the residents out to sit in the car and even wash it, keeping it shiny and clean and a fixture to be proud of.  Also in the courtyard are a “bus stop” for residents to visit and a mailbox where they receive letters from loved ones.

Áegis of Bellevue is the company’s newest community located in Old Bellevue off Main Street at 148 102nd Ave SE. While offering predominantly assisted living apartments, there is also a special part of the community for residents needing memory care. The apartments are easy to navigate with licensed nurses and activities that provide cognitive and physical stimulation to help soothe and relieve the effects of Alzheimer’s and dementia.  

At Life’s Neighborhood
Life’s Neighborhood is a nationally-recognized program developed by Áegis Living.  The program was designed to improve the quality of life and increase enjoyment for people living with memory loss. The goal of Life’s Neighborhood is to decrease stress and anxiety by recreating the familiarity and comfort of the neighborhood of yesteryear. Each resident has a memory box outside their apartment, allowing them to share photos and mementos with their friends and care team.  It helps build a strong bond between staff and residents – whether chatting about past times while tidying up the apartment, looking at old photos, or strolling together in the courtyard. The Life’s Neighborhood physical space is reminiscent of a large family home in the 1940s and 1950s, designed to encourage an environment of socializing in a nostalgic setting.

Gentle therapy is available through the Snoeselen (pronounced “snoozlin”) philosophy of care. By using sensory stimulation like light, shapes, textures, aromas, music and colors it relaxes and redirects Alzheimer’s and dementia residents, and reduces their anxiety and distress.  

With its highly desirable location, Áegis of Bellevue is conveniently located within walking distance to parks, the Bellevue Collection, downtown Bellevue and the Meydenbauer waterfront. In addition to exceptional services and amenities, incorporated into resident life at Áegis of Bellevue will be the Living 4 Life program. Residents can partake in exceptional wellness programs combining elements of mind, body, spirit and community to help maintain a long, healthy and active life. Áegis of Bellevue offers a variety of apartment styles to choose from including 68-assisted living and 18 Life’s Neighborhood TM apartments to serve those living with memory care issues.

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Áegis of Bellevue is operated by Aegis Living; a national leader in assisted living and memory care, offering a progressive selection of senior residences to meet the growing needs of today’s aging population. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Redmond, Washington privately held Áegis Living operates 35 communities in Washington, California and Nevada. More information about Áegis Living is available at www.AegisLiving.com.
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