Senior Living in Sequim, WA

Even though your loved one may struggle to remember present day details, they can often reflect on the past with confidence. This is comforting for them, and something we aim to focus on throughout our mental vitality care exercises.

A typical morning exercise consists of newspaper reading and discussion time. We work to connect past historical events with current ones in effort to generate discussions. From book clubs and puzzles to trivia and favorite TV shows, our goal is to keep your loved one informed and engaged. Typically, although short-term memory may be hard to call upon, your loved ones’ long-term memories often trigger happy remembrance. We enjoy knowing everything we can regarding your loved ones’ past so that we can ask thoughtful questions and engage productively. Some conversations could potentially include: Where did you go to high school? What was your father’s profession? Where was your first date? These questions can all spark additional memories and lead to happy and productive conversations.

Music is also an important aspect of our mental vitality care. We love to be given a list of favorite songs that our team can use to connect with residents. Music is just another tool we enjoy using to make solid connections with our residents.

In order to discover all that the Pacific Northwest has to offer, our Memory Care residents are able to enjoy the surrounding outdoors with a Memory Care escort or Lodge team member, while getting fresh air and exercise in a secure environment.

In addition to outdoor exercise, Memory Care residents may be able to attend exercise classes in the main building with a Memory Care escort, depending on physician advisement and family discussion. Exercise classes would be a service reviewed and included in the resident service plan. Fitness plans are customizable and have the ability to adapt to meet your loved ones’ needs. From strength training and Ta Chi to outdoor exploring, our fitness options are endless.

We can partner with personal fitness professionals who specialize in senior care fitness to give our residents all the tools to feel healthy and active. One-on-one physical therapy can be discussed with your loved ones’ physician. We also have dancing opportunities to get residents on their feet in a social, carefree setting.

Socialization is also an important pillar of our Memory Care. We encourage resident interaction through structured sessions. An example of this is our “Getting To Know You” social time. This allows residents to share memories, reflect on funny moments or previous professional endeavors. Another special feature of our Memory Care community is resident “story boxes”. You’ll find these boxes outside each apartment door, offering caregivers favorite topics to reminisce about.

Relatives of residents are encouraged to visit and spend time in either loved ones’ suite or our various common areas. Whether you want to dine with family or engage in activities, all amenities are available to you in our Memory Care community.

Emotional support comes in all forms. Between church services to support groups, we are always looking for new ways our residents can connect with something that creates excitement and engagement in their lives. Conferences are available for relatives and residents with our Executive Director, Wellness Director, and team to help create the best overall environment and service plan for residents.

We encourage family members to create a memory album containing photos of loved ones, friends, houses where their loved one grew up, previous pets, etc. This memory album aids our team in helping generate happy memories. Family Movie Nights are a popular event, as well as homemade movies that are shared by residents and their families (VHS or DVD).