Aegis Living Madison

I just want to share how thankful I am for all of you there at Madison. Finding out my 50 year old sister had Alzheimer’s was brutal. But then we found Aegis Madison. You all have embraced her as a thriving human being, honoring her strengths, loving her as a member of your family, and honoring her dignity. You have given me a sense of peace I was not expecting after her move. But most importantly you have given me… the gift of time with Lynne, with my big sister, time I thought was lost. Even amidst this awful pandemic.  Thank you for this. Every day, thank you for this. It is a gift I will cherish all my life.  Pam R aka Pammy, Ninny’s little sis. 

Last year my visits to see my mother in her memory care home had become more infrequent…I wondered if this was a new phase of my grief over the long goodbye… For the first time when I sat down next to her, her face did not relax with recognition. She reached up and studied my face with her hands as I told her it’s me, Emily, your middle daughter.  She still wasn’t sure, but she let me take her hands and… welcomed my presence.  This is where my routine with her took a jag. Instead of holding her hand and carefully walking her out of the activity to spend time alone with her, we stayed right where we were in the group poetry reading. Sometime between the poet’s words, and questions and reflections of her co-residents, she remembered who I was. The more I choose what is easible over what might be feasible the more I live into peace.. I began reading the poetry out loud to the group, taking my time, with wide pauses and clear voice. There was peace in this new way of being with my mom. …whether we are facing a challenge, celebrating a milestone, or experiencing the mundane, life is better together, and no one needs to go it alone.  The family of Aegis care staff has held not only my mother but her whole family every step of the way through her journey with Alzheimer’s, with Love, not Fear, delivering unto all of us Peace. We have never felt alone, for which we are incredibly grateful. – Emily M

I am very thankful for the outstanding staff at Aegis on Madison. There are many assisted living choices that have the feel of a “facility,” and the friendly, positive employees at Madison consistently provide a safe feeling of “home.” My final criterion for selecting Aegis on Madison for my sister was simple; I asked myself if I would live there. After meeting the supportive and welcoming staff, there was no doubt in my mind that Aegis would be my sister’s… new Seattle home. I live in Maine and have never doubted that my sister was in the best of hands. The current pandemic is an example of how Aegis values the well-being of their staff and residents. The employees do an amazing job and every contact I have had has gone above expectations. Thank you so much! Your smiles and commitment make a difference to every resident, family member, and co-worker. You are a GREAT TEAM and I appreciate you and all you do! Stay safe. I look forward to meeting you all again.