Check out these Whatcom County resources for those experiencing memory loss
Alzheimer’s disease affects 110,000 people over the age of 65 in Washington state, according to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Many resources, ranging from support groups to care facilities, exist for Alzheimer’s and dementia care in Bellingham and Whatcom County.
Here are some places with memory-care capacity in Whatcom:
▪ The Bellingham at Orchard. 848 W. Orchard Drive in Bellingham. Call 360-715-1338 for information.
▪ Highgate Senior Living. 155 E. Kellogg Road in Bellingham. Call 360-671-1459.
▪ Cordata Court Senior Living. 4415 Columbine Drive in Bellingham. Call 360-715-8822.
▪ Lynden Manor. 905 Aaron Drive in Lynden. Call 360-354-5985.
▪ Avamere at Bellingham Health Services. 1200 Brichwood Ave. in Bellingham. Call 360-734-9295.
Support groups also exist for caregivers of those diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
▪ Dementia Support Northwest organizes support groups for caregivers at locations in Bellingham, Blaine and Lynden. They also have support groups for people experiencing early memory loss. From more information on when and where a group is meeting, visit dementiasupportnw.org or call 360-715-9940.
▪ Project Lifesaver is another tool adopted by Dementia Support Northwest, intended to make caring for people with memory loss easier. The project uses radio signals and bracelets to track the location of the wearer whenever possible, decreasing the chances of people with Alzheimer’s or dementia being lost for extended and life-threatening amounts of time.
