Introduction: Reasons to read this book Do not spend the last year of your life in a nursing home. Too often people assume that nursing homes are inevitable. No! Too often people assume that paid and family caregivers will help you stay at home. Really? I don’t want to spend the last year of myContinue reading “Introduction to 7 Actions to Take to Stay OUT of a Nursing Home”
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How to Hire Help
If you decide to make your home or apartment friendlier for aging in place, how much will it cost and who will help you do to do the work? Additionally, if you choose to move, there are typically a large number of major and minor upgrades required to prepare a house for the market. EvenContinue reading “How to Hire Help”
Prilosec Killed My Husband
Prilosec killed my husband (not taking it can also be perilous) Jeannette Franks, PHD January 2019 Recent studies suggest that if my beloved husband had not taken Prilosec, a PPI, he would be alive today. PPIs are a class of drugs called proton-pump inhibitors. These medicines block production of stomach acid. Long-time use of PPIsContinue reading “Prilosec Killed My Husband”
Notes from a new widow
You will never be prepared enough. Although I taught a continuing education course on Grief and Loss for over 15 years for the UW School of Social Work, there were unexpected issues after the devastating loss of my beloved husband. When I called my lawyer, a respected colleague, I was surprised when she said, “Don’tContinue reading “Notes from a new widow”
Mom always was a worrier
Many psychologists write about the five stabile personality traits and one of them is neuroticism. Those who are anxious, depressed, self-conscious, impulsive, vulnerable and/or perhaps hostile may fall into this category. The bad news: this characteristic appears to remain stabile with age. If mom always was a worrier, she most likely still is. IsContinue reading “Mom always was a worrier”
Next Weed Warrior Event is at a designated dementia care community, May 17, 1 to 3.
Can We Wear 2 Hats? Most of us wear 2 or more hats. Join Weed Warrior/Gerontologist Jeannette as we battle ivy at Madrona House, 8800 Madison Ave NE (or as most of us say, right by the Baptist Church), Thursday, May 17 from 1 to 3. Revered dementia specialist Teepa Snow recently led staff trainingContinue reading “Next Weed Warrior Event is at a designated dementia care community, May 17, 1 to 3.”
Free Oyster Tasting April 20
April is Earth Month!! Listen to my (almost) thrilling podcast LINK:https://www.bestofbcb.org/wu-413-weed-warriors/ Join Weed Warriors at a FREE Oyster Slurp on Friday, April 20, 5:30 at Seabold Hall. Although free, we must limit this event to 80, so please register at Brown Paper Tickets https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/3365879 This event is hosted by Weed Warriors andSustainable Bainbridge in partnership withContinue reading “Free Oyster Tasting April 20”
I wear 2 hats
Most of you know that I am your friendly neighborhood gerontologist, specializing in aging in place, independent living, and accessibility. I also have coordinated Weed Warriors for more than 16 years. We do environmental restoration by pulling invasive weeds and planting natives. To help save trees and forests is to help save the planet. WeedContinue reading “I wear 2 hats”
Hospice is especially hard during the holidays
Hospice During the Holidays Many of the huge and multiple challenges facing friends and family when someone is in hospice become larger during the holidays. Whether it’s Christmas or Passover, or a host of other gatherings intended to be celebratory, being with family and friends is even more difficult when someone is dying during specialContinue reading “Hospice is especially hard during the holidays”
Popular Talk Coming up in Silverdale
“7 Actions You Can Take to Avoid Ending Up in a Nursing Home.” Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 11 to 1, Multicare Hospice, 10356 Silverdale Way NE. The first 3 answers are easy! The other 4 you need to know and no one gets all 7. But you will after this talk!
Jeannette Franks, PhD 