Aegis of Bellevue Opens February 13

Bringing the Best in Senior Living to the Heart of Bellevue

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Feb 05, 2010, 04:51 ET

BELLEVUE, Wash., Feb. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Senior living is changing for the better and the new Aegis of Bellevue is testament to the trend. Aegis Living, a national leader in senior, assisted living and memory care communities, is pleased to announce that it will open its newest community on Saturday, February 13th. Aegis of Bellevue is located at 148 102nd Ave SE in the heart of Old Bellevue just off Main Street. It has been built from the ground up to accommodate seniors with the best of everything in senior housing. From its exclusive Living 4 Life® program to the special details in the construction, Aegis of Bellevue is ready to make residents' lives better each and every day.

"We are extremely proud of our 34th community. The building, location and staff offer the best in senior living here on the Eastside," says Dwayne J. Clark, chairman and CEO of Aegis Living. "Between the views, proximity to the nearby waterfront and the downtown Bellevue shopping district residents could not ask for a better place. And we are very excited to offer our exclusive and new Living 4 Life program, for our Aegis of Bellevue residents. We offer more than a place to live, we offer seniors a better way of life."

The newly constructed Aegis of Bellevue is the 12th Aegis community in the Puget Sound region. It offers 68 assisted living apartments and 18 Life's Neighborhood™ apartments, to serve those living with memory care issues. Aegis Living purchased the property in August 2008.

Grand Opening Event Activities
Everyone is invited to attend the grand opening celebration to tour the new community.
Date: Saturday, February 13th
Time: 1:00 – 4:00pm
On hand: Meet Celebrity Guest Naomi Judd and CEO Dwayne Clark
Naomi will be signing her book Aging Gratefully at the event.
Catering by Tom Douglas and music by Primo Basso

To RSVP call 425-453-8100 or email [email protected].

Exclusive Living 4 Life® Program

Residents can partake in the innovative wellness program Living 4 Life helping them maintain a long, healthy and active life. The program is a collaborative effort between the University of Washington School of Medicine, Bastyr University, Dakim and Technogym. The best minds in each field offer expertise to maximize wellness for all residents. It combines elements of mind, body, spirit and community including massage therapy and a state of the art fitness center. Their longevity program, led by UW School of Medicine senior faculty member, Dr. Claudia Finkelstein with classes on healthy aging, nutrition and exercise. Memory care residents benefit from innovative light therapy which may diminish the affects of depression and dementia

Activities and Amenities

Aegis of Bellevue features stunning architecture with welcoming, common areas such as a bistro, library, outdoor gathering places, full exercise room with Technogym equipment and a state-of-the-art entertainment room. Activities, services and amenities offered include:

Private Dining Room
Patio Dining
1950's Cadillac
Outdoor Sensory Garden and gathering places
Movie Theater
Fitness Center
Care Managers available 24/7
Licensed Nurse to monitor health needs
Specially-trained Medication Care Managers
Safety and security systems in place 24 hours a day
Staff available 24/7
A call button in each apartment or optional pendant to summon assistance
Weekly scheduled transportation for medical appointments, outings and more
Daily social and recreational activities
Guest meals and catering
Transportation outside of scheduled days
Shopping and concerts
Room service
Dry cleaning and personal laundry
Extra residence cleaning
Pet care
Massage Therapy
Spa and Massage
Beauty Salon/Barber
Secured Underground parking
Yoga, Tai Chi
Resident Storage
Craft Room
Library
Art appreciation
Card Room
Community park
Pet Paths

About Aegis Living

Aegis Living is a national leader in retirement and assisted living, offering a progressive selection of senior residences to meet the growing needs of today's aging population. Providing the finest in senior lifestyle and living options available, "We're the people who make life better" emphasizes health, quality of life, well being and community. Aegis Living is guided by a simple philosophy: strive to treat all people with the highest possible standards. Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Redmond, Washington privately held Aegis Living operates 35 communities in Washington, California and Nevada. Additional information about Aegis Living and its services are available at www.AegisLiving.com. Follow us on Twitter @twitter.com/aegisliving and Facebook at http://bit.ly/OUNyR.

SOURCE Aegis Living