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Continuing our Centennial Story… May 15, 2024

Did You Know That The Women of Tacoma Started FTJ? In the early 1900’s in Tacoma there had been talk of the need for a home where men and women in the “sunset slope” might find comfort, company and freedom from anxiety. Leadership to fulfill this need came from Mrs. John Q. Mason, president of... Read More

Wellness Benefits of Flowers May 13, 2024

Photo left to right:  Residents Jane Schuneman, Barbara Hinck, Doris Larsen, Linda Tonjann (kneeling), Marg Yager, Jeanette Adkins, Ken and Liz Hildebrant. “Spring flowers are nature’s most fragrant charms.”― Angie Weiland-Crosby The sunny days in April were the perfect time to plant lovely spring flowers on the Lillian Pratt Balcony which already has a magnificent... Read More

Study Shows Older Adults Are Less Vulnerable After Moving into Senior Housing May 9, 2024

Study reveals the medical conditions and functional support needs that drive demand for senior housing   “Older adults have heightened vulnerability to illness and impaired mobility prior to, and just after, entering a senior housing and care property, new research shows, but frailty levels then quickly plateau before ultimately declining.  “The research was conducted by... Read More

Older Americans Month 2024 – Celebrating the Power of Connection May 7, 2024

Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM). The 2024 theme is Powered by Connection, which recognizes the profound impact that meaningful relationships and social connections have on our health and well-being. Connectedness plays a vital role in supporting independence and aging in place by combatting isolation, loneliness... Read More

May The Force Be With You! April 23, 2024

What do Star Wars creator George Lucas, Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps and diesel mechanic and AgeSTRONG to Home client Doug Hinkle have in common? They’ve all experienced The Force –– the back-to-life breakthroughs that come from working with an occupational therapist after a physical or mental set-back. What is Occupational Therapy? Occupational therapy is a... Read More

Aurora Borealis Comes in View – The Arctic Circle Travelers’ Journey to See the Northern Lights April 18, 2024

Five of our residents (Pamela Baker, Cora Bock, Lynn Brown, Shelby Clayson, and Elaine Stafford) shared a recent travel experience with their fellow residents by putting together a PowerPoint presentation featuring pictures and video footage of their journey to the Arctic Circle. The event was held in the Bristol View Bowditch Room and had a... Read More

100 Years of Philanthropy Expanding the Circle April 15, 2024

In 1923, Mrs. Franke Tobey Jones donated $150,000 and four acres of land where a rest-home could be built for persons over the age of 65 to live out the “sunset of their lives.” With the help of the Philanthropic Education Organization (PEO), and other philanthropic committees known as “Circles,” the money was raised to... Read More

Centennial 1924 Fun Facts April 10, 2024

As we celebrate our Centennial this year, here are a few facts about 1924. In 1924, the world witnessed significant historical events and  cultural developments. The year marked the beginning of a new era in American politics with the election of Calvin Coolidge as the 30th President of the United States, who would go on... Read More