May is Arthritis Awareness Month
Did you know that 24% of adults in the U.S. have some type of arthritis?1 Arthritis impacts people’s lives in many ways, from making it impossible to work to making everyday tasks more difficult. Statistics show that nearly 26 million people cannot do daily activities...
Paying for Assisted Living
If you or your loved ones are getting older, it might be time to consider the next steps in life, like assisted living. Assisted living communities typically provide private apartments and more of a sense of freedom than a skilled nursing facility. We’ll walk...
What’s the Difference Between Assisted Living Facilities and Skilled Nursing Home Care in Washington?
When you’re trying to determine whether skilled nursing home care in Washington is the best choice for your loved one, you may not realize there are other options available. Encore Communities is proud to offer long-term care for seniors in the form of assisted...
Encore Celebrates National Senior Citizens Day
On August 21, 2022, Encore Communities is proud to celebrate National Senior Citizens Day through our continued efforts to recognize the accomplishments of our senior population and let them know how important they are. The History of National Senior Citizens Day In...
Encore Announces Summer Safety Tips for Seniors
For many seniors, the summer months present increased opportunities for outdoor recreation. Those in cooler parts of the country might enjoy warmer summertime temps that allow for enjoyable walks through the park and extended time outdoors. In desert climates, dips in...
Encore Communities Celebrates National Senior Health and Fitness Day
Five Tips to Make Physical Activity Part of a Regular Senior Routine As a leading provider of senior care in the Pacific Northwest, Encore Communities places significant value on regular physical activity for its residents. As individuals age, physical activity can...
Webinar Recap: The Importance of Therapeutic Activities in Alzheimer’s Care
Encore Communities® & the Best Friends™ Approach On March 22, David Troxel, MPH, led a webinar on a variety of therapeutic activities for people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. A key component of Troxel’s Best Friends Approach, these activities can help...New Trends in Alzheimer’s Disease Research & Care
Encore Communities® & the Best Friends™ Approach On February 22, 2022, David Troxel, MPH, led a webinar on trends in Alzheimer’s disease research and care and shared information on the Best Friends Approach, Troxel’s own unique method researched and developed with...