By Janette Turner

If you take a tour at Edmonds Landing Gracious Retirement and Assisted Living, then you may have the good fortune of meeting therapy dogs Emmy and Britt. The canines spend their days welcoming residents and visitors, and that stretch to pat a dog results in an impromptu physical therapy moment. We stopped by to learn more about the program from Nancy Mitchell, R.N., Wellness Director.

My Edmonds News: Could you please tell us about Edmonds Landing?

N.M.: Edmonds Landing is a Boutique Retirement and Assisted Living Community serving seniors in Edmonds for over a decade. We provide individually-customized Assisted Living and wellness programs. Our beautiful restaurant-style dining room serves home-cooked American Cuisine three times daily.

My Edmonds News: What do you like best about your job?

N.M.: I love my job and particularly enjoy being involved with the Assisted Living community here. I have the opportunity to interact with Residents and their families to plan and coordinate care. The ability to visit with seniors in their homes and develop relationships with them is rewarding. They are an amazing group of people and have many memories and stories to share, and I enjoy listening.

My Edmonds News: Please tell us about Emmy.

N.M.: Emmy is a 7-year old Yorkshire Terrier. She loves to come to work and greet anyone who walks by my office or steps inside to chat! Britt is an 11-year old Greyhound. She comes with Michael Hickey our administrator daily. I think she is a therapy dog. Pets are a part of our programming at Edmonds Landing. They are an important part of people’s lives and offer unconditional affection and enjoyment. Residents come by to pet and talk to Britt. She’s pretty laid back, and a good height for a wheelchair greeting!

My Edmonds News: Is there anything else that you would like readers to know?

N.M.: Come by anytime for a tour, or a little therapy!