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organizations<br />
ors, therapists and others. Embedded in <strong>Jewish</strong> values and traditions,<br />
hospice reflects a spirit and philosophy of caring that emph<strong>as</strong>izes comfort<br />
and dignity for the dying.<br />
■■The Summit at First Hill<br />
1200 University St., Suite 100<br />
Seattle, WA 98101<br />
Phone: 206-652-4444<br />
Fax: 206-652-4500<br />
Administra<strong>to</strong>r: Esther Friend<br />
estherf@summitatfirsthill.org<br />
Direc<strong>to</strong>r of Marketing: Leta Medina<br />
letam@summitatfirsthill.org<br />
The Summit at First Hill h<strong>as</strong> been a showc<strong>as</strong>e of retirement living since<br />
2001. It is conveniently located just e<strong>as</strong>t of down<strong>to</strong>wn Seattle on First<br />
Hill, within walking distance <strong>to</strong> banks, gift shops, cafés, drug s<strong>to</strong>res and<br />
physicians’ offices.<br />
The Summit features spacious and light filled independent and <strong>as</strong>sistedliving<br />
apartments, with a full complement of services provided in a<br />
traditional <strong>Jewish</strong> environment. B<strong>as</strong>ed on an enriched wellness model,<br />
programs and services are designed <strong>to</strong> promote good health and a quality<br />
lifestyle.<br />
Amenities include elegant dining rooms, café, a library, fitness center,<br />
salon, art/cooking studio, outdoor terraces and multiple gathering places.<br />
Residents participate in diverse and stimulating recreational and educational<br />
programs. A professional life enrichment department offers a<br />
selection of outings, evening entertainment, holiday celebrations, <strong>as</strong> well<br />
<strong>as</strong> <strong>Jewish</strong> cultural programs. Shuttle bus services are available for e<strong>as</strong>y<br />
access <strong>to</strong> appointments, personal errands and cultural events. Ensuring<br />
peace of mind, The Summit is staffed 24/7 and residents are provided a<br />
personal emergency response pendant.<br />
SummitCare, staffed by a registered nurse, includes a nurse clinic<br />
within the building. An on-site licensed home care program is available<br />
<strong>to</strong> provide one-on-one <strong>as</strong>sistance for the activities of daily living and other<br />
personal services.<br />
■■The Polack Adult Day Center<br />
7500 Seward Park Ave. S<br />
Seattle, WA 98118<br />
Phone: 206-725-8800<br />
Fax: 206-722-5210<br />
joannea@klinegalland.org<br />
Live In and Hourly Care for Adults<br />
Personal care, medication reminders, house cleaning,<br />
errands, companionship and more.<br />
Phone: 206.851.5277<br />
www.HyattHomeCare.com<br />
References available<br />
Direc<strong>to</strong>r: Joanne Angel<br />
The Polack Adult Day Center is located on the Seward Park lakeside<br />
campus of the Kline Galland Home. Operating Monday through Thursday,<br />
the center provides social, recreational and health moni<strong>to</strong>ring <strong>to</strong> older<br />
adults. Participants benefit from social interaction and stimulating activities<br />
in a supportive environment, and are thus enabled <strong>to</strong> remain in their<br />
homes longer. The day center also provides needed respite for caregivers<br />
and introduces participants and their families <strong>to</strong> the greater network of<br />
services the Kline Galland Center offers. Services include transportation;<br />
a hot, nutritious kosher lunch; health moni<strong>to</strong>ring by a registered nurse;<br />
and family support and counseling. Activities include exercises, art,<br />
entertainment, current events and discussion groups, outings and <strong>Jewish</strong><br />
cultural celebrations.<br />
■■Senior Nutrition Program<br />
7500 Seward Park Ave. S<br />
Seattle, WA 98118<br />
Phone: 206-725-8800<br />
Fax: 206-722-5210<br />
joannea@klinegalland.org<br />
Contact: Joanne Angel<br />
The Senior Nutrition Program and Kosher Meals on Wheels are provided<br />
via Senior Services of King County. To request Meals on Wheels, ple<strong>as</strong>e<br />
call 206-448-5767. A kosher lunch program, with a minimal fee, is open <strong>to</strong><br />
seniors on a weekly b<strong>as</strong>is on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. at the Kline Galland Home.<br />
■■Seattle <strong>Jewish</strong> Seniors<br />
c/o Temple Beth Am<br />
2632 NE 80th St.<br />
Seattle, WA 98115<br />
Phone: 206-525.0915<br />
Fax: 206-526-7964<br />
www.templebetham.org<br />
Seattle <strong>Jewish</strong> Seniors is the type of group social scientists favorably<br />
describe and geron<strong>to</strong>logists prescribe <strong>as</strong> a regimen <strong>as</strong> necessary <strong>as</strong><br />
medications. This senior group of volunteers is informal, independent<br />
and interesting, but most of all they are social. These volunteers develop,<br />
plan, coordinate and promote all activities of the SJS program. Schmoozes,<br />
Schmoviies, and current events are regularly scheduled activities. They<br />
also plan hikes <strong>to</strong> many Seattle-area parks <strong>as</strong> well <strong>as</strong> trips <strong>to</strong> cultural and<br />
entertainment events and exhibits. Educational programs featuring many<br />
Laureen<br />
Light, Ph.D.<br />
clinical psychologist<br />
(425) 392-5800<br />
310 3rd avenue ne, Issaquah<br />
<strong>as</strong>kLIght@comc<strong>as</strong>t.net<br />
www.LaureenLIghtphd.com<br />
specializing in:<br />
depression — anxiety<br />
couples/marital counseling<br />
relationship Issues — grief and Loss<br />
the <strong>Guide</strong> <strong>to</strong> JewisH W<strong>as</strong>hing<strong>to</strong>n n <strong>2013</strong>–2014
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