Avamere at Port Townsend Residents Enjoy Fire Fighting With EMTs

PORT TOWNSEND, Wash., August 20, 2019 (Newswire.com) - Avamere at Port Townsend, an independent and assisted living community, hosted the East Jefferson Fire Rescue team for a fun afternoon of ice cream and learning.

"The EMTs here in Jefferson county do so much to support our residents,” stated Lois Jasmer, Marketing Director at Avamere at Port Townsend. “We like to give our residents and families a chance to show their appreciation."

On August 1, Avamere at Port Townsend staff and residents treated the East Jefferson Fire and Rescue team to hugs and ice cream while the EMTs showed residents how to fight fires. A few residents even put out a fire with an EMT’s guidance.   

"It was wonderful to hear how well prepared our first responders are,” one resident said.

Many residents expressed that they had fun with the EMTs and getting the chance to meet them face-to-face.

Residents at Avamere at Port Townsend enjoy activities just like this frequently in their senior living community. The staff provide enjoyable activities aimed to enhance their residents’ lives, including games that offer opportunities to stimulate the mind and body.

Get to know the community more at AvamereatPortTownsend.com or on Facebook.

About the Avamere Family of Companies

Founded in 1995 and based in Wilsonville, Oregon, the Avamere Family of Companies provides assisted living, independent living, memory care, rehabilitation, home care, transitional care and more. Today Avamere’s diverse companies operate in 246 locations across 18 states with over 8,800 employees. Avamere is proud to be considered one of Oregon’s most admired companies as they continue to serve their valued patients and residents. For more information, please visit avamere.com.

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Source: Avamere Health Services