Seniors seem to love the Gig Harbor area more than anyone. The relaxed, small-town atmosphere makes retirement living a peaceful pleasure. There are many activities to keep life interesting: browsing in a variety of quaint shops, strolling along the beautiful waterfront, dining out in a plethora of restaurants, exploring the natural wonders of the peninsula, getting involved in the thriving arts scene, joining the social and common-interest clubs, keeping fit, fishing, boating, golfing, or volunteering for one of many local organizations.

Here are a few volunteer opportunities in the area:

Senior Care in Gig Harbor

Much of Gig Harbor's quaint ambiance lies within its historic families. The families of our founders still live in abundance throughout the harbor, the fishermen, the teachers, the grocers, the printers, and many more. To insure their care, Gig Harbor hosts six quality care facilities. Merrill Gardens of Gig Harbor and Sound Vista Village are retirement and assisted living and boast quality cuisine, individual apartments, entertaining and exciting activities. For socialization and assistance with activities of daily living, these two facilities are top notch.

When a memory impairment environment is necessary, Olympic Alzheimer's Residence and Alterra Clare Bridge Of Shoreline View are two quality choices. Each pride themselves in interactive memory impairment programming, enticing cuisine as well as nutritious snacks, and stimulating activities in a homelike environment.

Skilled nursing can become necessary after a hospital stay or when skilled nursing is required on a full time basis. There are two excellent options here in the harbor, Manor Care of Gig Harbor and Cottesmore of Life Care. Both facilities have 24-hour skilled care, therapies, specialized diets, activity programming, children's daycare and many more amenities suited for the residents and their families as well. There are also a host of Adult Family Homes in the Harbor providing care in a home setting.

Gig Harbor is proud to offer so many quality choices to families and their loved ones. Please feel free to tour any of these communities any time. The red carpet is always out for you and your family.