Author Archives: jeannettefranks

One of my (several) angry rants is about people of all ages who refer to “us” and “them”—them being older people. Excuse me but all of us are “we”. Old people are not a separate species. Humans of all ages have huge variability and when one assumes that people over 65, or whichever milepost youContinue reading “Inherent ageism”

I love it when the fact that most extended families live in close geographic proximity makes front-page news! According to the December 24, 2015 New York Times, “Over all, the median distance Americans live from their mother is 18 miles.” Gerontologists have known for decades that the primary caregivers of frail older adults are familyContinue reading “Over the river and through the woods”

When I give my talk, “7 Actions You Can Take to Stay Out of a Nursing Home”, people often ask about long-term care insurance. This insurance might be a prudent investment, unless you are in one of two income categories. If you have few assets and would easily qualify for Medicaid, then check with aContinue reading “Should you buy long-term care insurance?”

I was honored when a dear friend recently bought 3 copies of To Move or To Stay Put to give as holiday presents. Thank you! I was even more pleased when she asked me to sign them. Thank you a hundred times, Roxanne! This slender book mails for only $2.72 and is a nice giftContinue reading “Is it weird to google yourself?”

I fully enjoyed speaking  November 16, 2 pm, in Seattle at the “Brig” Community Center in Magnuson Park, 5751 33rd NE, 98105. This interactive discussion of maximizing your later decades was hosted by ”North East Seattle Together” (NEST), one of our 3 local villages http://nestseattle.org. NEST was well represented at the excellent National Village to Village NetworkContinue reading “Upcoming 2015 and 2016 talks and an 8th component to increase quality of life (in addition to 7 actions to minimize the risk of living in a nursing home)”

Watch Out for Rotator Cuff Tears Jeannette Franks, PhD Reviewed by David Belfie, MD, Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Virginia Mason Medical Center, Seattle September 2015 Sometimes I wish I could take my body in for repairs just like I take my car to a mechanic to get new parts. “New battery or headlights—no problem!” ButContinue reading “Rotator Cuff Tears are a Pain in the Neck (and shoulder)”

Dear friends, We recently lost our sweet dog Euripides to old age. We are seriously seeking another dog; it is so lonely to be dogless. We prefer to rescue a smallish, youngish dog, but are open to any dog that needs a good home.

Jeannette Franks, PhD  Yay! The book, To Move or To Stay Put, is up on Amazon as an ebook. Next talks: “Enlighten” in Bremerton at the Elks Club, Aug. 14, 6 pm. Featuring the most popular talk, “7 Actions You Can Take to Stay out of a Nursing Home.” After 3 days at a national conference inContinue reading “Join me in Bremerton Aug. 14 for a talk, or Seattle Sept. 27, or Bainbridge Oct. 19. Different talks but similar themes.”

I look forward to the “Pioneer Network” conference starting tomorrow. But I wish Chicago wasn’t so hot, hot, hot!

Dear Friends, family, and colleagues, I just set up To Move or To Stay Put on Amazon as an ebook. I’m still tweaking the format, so please let me know if you spot a typo! Thank you.