July 1, 2023 —
Sometimes you need help navigating the process of dying Franke Tobey Jones senior living community is happy to announce that it has started a unique, new program, the end of life doula program. This is designed to provide comfort for those at the end of their life as well as for their family members. What... Read More
July 1, 2023 —
The 2nd Annual Feast & Fireworks food drive for the Pt. Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center was a great success! Thanks to the generous support of residents and staff alike – not to mention eight resident volunteers who dedicated their time to assembling red, white, and blue care packages filled with hot dogs, buns, baked... Read More
July 1, 2023 —
As Franke Tobey Jones continues to offer innovative care, one of our newest and most unique offerings is our Montessori Memory Care Program. This was launched last fall and the results have been very encouraging. Montessori for memory loss is proving to be extremely effective. While Montessori is most often associated with learning for children,... Read More
July 1, 2023 —
One of the wonderful features of Franke Tobey Jones is our beautiful Guest Cottages which are available to visiting friends and family of FTJ residents. Our Guest Cottage has three separate rooms: Cottage #1 has two single beds, a double sofa/sleeper in the living room and a kitchenette. Cottage #2 has a double bed, a... Read More
June 2, 2023 —
The Pacific Lutheran University (PLU) School of Nursing recently had several students at FTJ for some practical, hands-on learning. The students were here one day a week (10 hour days) for five weeks, in two separate groups, one on Thursday and one on Friday. While they were here, they worked with both the FTJ CNA’s... Read More
June 2, 2023 —
Franke Tobey Jones recently held its annual event honoring Legacy Circle members. In a private room overlooking scenic gardens and American Lake, FTJ residents, board members and senior leadership enjoyed a multi-course lunch at the Tacoma Country & Golf Club. CEO Judy Dunn and Chair of the Board Development Committee, Greg Unruh welcomed and thanked... Read More
June 2, 2023 —
Recently more and more people are being scammed, especially seniors. Please beware! It’s easy to think that callers and emailers are legitimate. They make their “scam” feel so real using company logos, official branding and everything they can think of to make their scam look legitimate. General Tips To Prevent Fraud Never give out personal... Read More
June 2, 2023 —
The Pt. Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center is the proud recipient of a $5,000 grant from the Rotary Club of Tacoma #8! Franke Tobey Jones CEO Judy Dunn, Director of Philanthropy Shelley Harris, and Senior Center Director Kate Gray attended the awards luncheon on June 1st at the La Quinta Inn in Tacoma. After accepting... Read More
June 2, 2023 —
Many times we hear stories of someone with Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia being touched by music from their lifetime. Often times it’s someone else’s story, but this time it’s about the Puget Sounds, a group of musicians who play weekly for the Tuesday Sing-Along at the Point Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center.... Read More
June 2, 2023 —
Please help us spread some patriotic cheer! Our red, white and blue goal is to fill 100 bags with hot dogs, buns, and baked beans, and send them home with Senior Center participants for a festive Fourth of July meal! Food bins for donations are in the Franke Tobey Jones Lillian Pratt, Garden Apts, and... Read More
March 31, 2023 —
When comparing various senior living communities there are several types of contracts which can be extremely varied. This can be confusing, so be sure to look at the contract language carefully. Learning about the array of contract types and their differences will help you make informed decisions. There are four basic types of Life Care... Read More
March 1, 2023 —
Pt. Defiance~Ruston Senior Center is searching for a Beginning Spanish instructor. Time required would be one hour per week indefinitely. Day and time negotiable. Prefer a volunteer at this time; however, there is a possibility of a stipend in the future. If interested, contact Kate Gray or Ron Yaden at (253) 756-0601.
February 7, 2023 —
Franke Tobey Jones is embarking on a brand new way of engaging with residents in our Memory Care. While Montessori is most often connected to learning for children, Montessori for dementia has been shown to be extremely effective in allowing the person with dementia to reconnect to a world they are losing access to. Through... Read More
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