October 6, 2023 —
When considering moving to senior living most people have many questions. What are the different types of senior living communities? There are four main types of senior living communities: Independent living: This is the most active and independent level of care, in fact, there is rarely care involved. Residents typically live in their own apartments... Read More
October 6, 2023 —
Congratulations to Hannah Gitonga, an FTJ team member who is currently a CNA and pursuing her nursing degree at the University of Washington! Hannah is a 4.0 student, and this is her 2nd well-deserved award to assist with tuition. Commented Employee Scholarship Committee member Nancy Cook, “We are honored to have the privilege to support... Read More
August 30, 2023 —
During the last year we have been extremely busy, and the number of people on our priority wait list continues to grow. If you are interested in Independent Living with a move time frame of approximately five years from now, it would be a good idea to get on our wait list now. If you... Read More
August 30, 2023 —
The ability to drive safely can vary greatly from person to person and is not solely determined by age. While some seniors may still be capable of driving safely, others may face certain age-related challenges that could affect their driving abilities. As people age, physical and cognitive changes may occur, potentially impacting their driving skills. ... Read More
August 1, 2023 —
Franke Tobey Jones will start operating both the Lighthouse and Beacon Hill Senior Centers Franke Tobey Jones, a leading senior care provider in Pierce County, is pleased to announce its successful negotiations with the City of Tacoma to start operating both the Lighthouse and Beacon Senior Centers. Franke Tobey Jones, who will celebrate its 100th... Read More
August 1, 2023 —
Moving a parent to an assisted living home can be a difficult and emotional decision for both the parent and you – the adult child. There are many feelings that you may experience during this process, including: Guilt: You may feel guilty about moving your parent to assisted living, even if it is the best decision... Read More
August 1, 2023 —
Tacoma ranks third, beating out places like Alexandria, Virginia, Raleigh, North Carolina and Oakland, California. Tacoma was recently listed as one of the best places to live and move into, according to a study from bankrate.com. The study looked at criteria such as well-being, affordability, job market, diversity and migration. Tacoma ranks third, beating out... Read More
August 1, 2023 —
Did you know that Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in North America? There are five million Pickleball players across the USA, and the number is increasing with Pickleball classes now added to the Pt. Defiance ~ Ruston Senior Center activity calendar! A sport that was invented in 1965 on Bainbridge Island at the summer home... Read More
August 1, 2023 —
100 Pieces of Advice from 100-Year-Olds All centenarians have their own habits and morning routines by which they swear. 116-year-old Brooklynite Susannah Mushatt Jones attributed her longevity to a daily dose of four strips of bacon. For 110-year-old Agnes Fenton, “three cans of Miller High Life a day and a shot of good booze at... Read More
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
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