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BELLEVUE, Wash., May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aegis Living, a leader in senior living and memory care, has opened Aegis Living Laurelhurst, a new community inspired by the historic Laurelhurst neighborhood and the collegiate experience."The UW and Laurelhurst have a long history of academic, cultural and architectural excellence. We're thrilled to be joining this dynamic neighborhood and allowing our residents to embrace everything it has to offer and enjoy its youthful spirit and tradition," said Aegis Living founder and CEO Dwayne Clark. "The close proximity to campus means that our residents have lectures, concerts and their favorite Husky teams right on their doorstep."The unique design of Aegis Living Laurelhurst combines "collegiate gothic" architecture inspired by the UW with the historical Tudor and craftsman-style of the Laurelhurst neighborhood. Situated on a triangular lot, the building's brick and sculpted stone exterior with tall turrets suggests a castle. Other notable exterior features include a restored sidewalk clock from Benton's Jewelers, an iconic symbol of the neighborhood's early businesses. Park-like grounds feature walkable paths, landscaped green spaces and chess and checker tables throughout the property.Inspiration from the UW and surrounding area is present throughout the community:"The Alumni Club," a beautiful sky lounge overlooks Laurelhurst and has views of the UW campus in the distance.Residents can celebrate the Apple Cup and other big games on an outdoor terrace with a miniature football field and a custom RV for tailgating

Aegis Living, a national leader in senior assisted living and memory care, has appointed Raj "Dr. Raj" Dasgupta MD, FACP, FCCP, FAASM, as Chief Medical Officer (CMO).

First memory care community in Washington to receive certificationBELLEVUE, Wash., Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Aegis Living, a leader in senior living and memory care, announced today its Kent community, Aegis Living Kent, has earned Joint Commission Memory Care Certification for Assisted Living Communities. The certification uses standards developed in collaboration with the Alzheimer's Association and helps demonstrate an assisted living community's commitment to provide high-quality, safe care for residents living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.The certification program is designed to enhance the care of residents who suffer from memory-impacting conditions and enable these residents to stay engaged in their surroundings based on their cognitive abilities and to function at the highest level possible for as long as possible. Aegis Living Kent is the first memory care community in Washington to receive this accreditation."When it comes to caring for residents, exceeding standards is deeply rooted in Aegis' mission and obtaining this certification underscores the Kent team's unwavering dedication to delivering the highest quality memory care services possible," said Julie Ambachew, Vice President of Clinical Services at Aegis Living.To qualify, Aegis Living Kent underwent a rigorous onsite survey with a Joint Commission surveyor who evaluated compliance with related certification standards, including staff knowledge and competency, medication management process, observation of the staff in coordination with residents, and a safe and supportive physical environment."Memory care certification recognizes Aegis Living's commitment to fostering continuous improvement in patient and resident safety and quality of care," says Ken Grubbs, CNO, ACOOPS, executive vice president, Accreditation and Certification Operations, The Joint Commission. "We commend Aegis Living Kent for achieving this certification to reduce variation in its clinical processes and to strengthen its program structure and management framework for people with Alzheimer's disease or other dementias."These certification standards were created with input from the Alzheimer's Association, healthcare experts and providers, residents and caregivers, in accordance with Joint Commission guidelines.Aegis Living Kent is a specialized senior assisted living community that offers exceptional memory care services for individuals with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia. Whether your loved one is in the moderate stage of cognitive decline or in the advanced stages of the disease, having specialized care for individuals with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia is crucial for their well-being and quality of life