A Specialized Team That Understands Parkinson's
Four pillars of specialized care: medical timing, adaptive dining, purposeful activities, and thoughtful design.
Who benefits from Cognitive Compass?
An estimated 1.1 million Americans live with Parkinson's disease, projected to reach 1.2 million by 2030 (Parkinson's Foundation, 2026).
The program fits residents who need:
- Precise medication timing for Parkinson's
- Support for tremor, gait, or swallowing changes
- Gentle, early support and helpful daily structure
- On-site therapy instead of clinic travel
A holistic program, organized around you.
Medical care
Rest easy knowing your medications arrive right on schedule, every time — timing matters with Parkinson's, and our team has it covered. No need to travel for therapy: on-site Restore PT, OT, and speech therapists come to your apartment with personalized plans.
Dining support
Specialized dining aids like weighted utensils and plate guards, plus easy-to-swallow meal options — so you keep enjoying meals independently, with dignity.
Engaging activities
Over 200 a month — from sing-alongs and card games to Seattle Theater Group dance classes designed for Parkinson's, our award-winning program sparks joy and keeps you moving, connected, and part of the community.
Functional living spaces
Dining, the movie theater, fitness center, and lounges are all a short, well-marked walk away — with thoughtful way-finding support and lighting designed to help you stay confident and independent, even when mobility is sometimes a challenge.
The fullest expression of Cognitive Compass
Anchored at Áegis Living Lake Union, in partnership with the American Parkinson's Disease Association — monthly support groups where families and residents connect and share, specialized programming, and the expert, warm-hearted coordination families count on every day.
“For residents with Parkinson's, getting medications right on schedule, every time, is what keeps the day moving — so they can walk to lunch and join the moments that matter.”
How Cognitive Compass fits the wellness picture
Brain-health programming pairs with Restore therapy and nursing oversight — see the full wellness hub.
Tour Cognitive Compass at Lake Union
Meet the nursing team and see how medication timing and therapy work together.
Prefer to talk? 1-866-923-2712Frequently asked questions
Is Cognitive Compass only offered at Áegis Living Lake Union?
Do residents need a Parkinson's diagnosis to join the program?
How does Cognitive Compass differ from Life's Neighborhood memory care?
What apartment types are available at Lake Union?
Are on-site therapies covered by Medicare?
Can my parent try the community before committing long-term?
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