WELCOME TO PNW HOME FOR LIFE FOUNDATION
PNW Home for Life Foundation Presents
The Bulletproof Brain Summit
September 5, 2026 · Fidalgo Bay RV Resort Event Center, Anacortes WA · $75
Get Your Tickets100% of proceeds go to PNW Home for Life Foundation via Zeffy
Dr Eric Secrist – Board President
Dr. Eric Secrist is an orthopedic surgeon at Island Orthopedics, where his practice is focused almost entirely on arthritis of the hip and knee. He believes that movement is the most powerful medicine available to patients, and his clinical approach centers on equipping people to safely and confidently engage in it.
While joint replacement can be life-changing for the right patient, Dr. Secrist is equally committed to helping individuals return to meaningful movement without surgery whenever possible. His goal is always the same: to preserve independence, restore confidence, and support long-term mobility through thoughtful, individualized care.
This philosophy aligns closely with the mission of the PNW Home for Life Foundation, which views movement as a cornerstone of healthy aging. Dr. Secrist is proud to be part of an organization dedicated to helping people stay strong, active, and engaged in the lives and landscapes they love.
Outside the clinic, he embraces the same active lifestyle he encourages in his patients. He enjoys hiking, running on the Tommy Thompson Trail, skiing, and camping with his family—taking full advantage of what he considers one of the most beautiful places on Earth.
Jacqueline Moore – Board Vice President
Jackie Moore brings a lifetime of advocacy, caregiving, and lived experience to her work with the PNW Home for Life Foundation. She has been living with multiple sclerosis for more than four decades, an experience that has shaped her deep commitment to self-advocacy and to supporting others who are navigating aging with chronic illness. As she has grown older, Jackie has become a powerful voice for women and for individuals walking similar paths, ensuring dignity, autonomy, and compassion remain central to the aging experience.
Professionally, Jackie is a longtime community leader and caregiver. She served on the board of the Center for Spiritual Living for six years and owned a midwifery service for 13 years, supporting families across home, birth clinic, and hospital settings.
Outside of her professional life, Jackie finds joy in nurturing others—gardening, growing and preserving food, gleaning, and cooking for friends in need. She is a proud mother of two daughters, grandmother to two grandchildren, and great-grandmother to one great grandbaby, roles she holds close to her heart.
Andrometta McMakin – Board Treasurer
Andie McMakin brings a steady, grounded perspective shaped by decades of business leadership and real-life caregiving. She began her professional journey at just 16 years old as the secretary and bookkeeper for her father’s boatbuilding business. Put humbly, Andie has over 25 years of experience managing a family business—and an early start in real estate and financial stewardship—Andie offers practical financial insight and thoughtful decision-making to the Foundation.
Her commitment to this work is deeply personal. As a member of the maturing population herself and as the primary care partner for her parents in their 90s, Andie understands firsthand the endurance and compassion required to support aging well. She is passionate about autonomy, independence, and quality of life, and believes aging can be a vibrant, connected, and meaningful stage of life.
Outside of board service, Andie finds renewal outdoors—mountain biking, skiing, backpacking, hiking, whitewater kayaking, and spending time near the water.
Connie Colleen Wyatt – Founder, Incorporator, OTR/L
Connie Wyatt is an occupational therapist and the founder of PNW Home For Life Foundation. Raised in this community, her work is deeply rooted in gratitude for the teachers, coaches, neighbors, and families who shaped her—and whom she now has the privilege of serving as they age. For more than a decade, Connie has envisioned a more intentional, connected, and empowering way to grow older here, believing that big dreams are worth chasing, even if they feel just out of reach.
She is passionate about helping people remain active, independent, and engaged in the places they love. A mother of three, Connie strives to raise her children with a deep connection to the outdoors and believes time outside is essential to health at every age. You’ll find her happiest outside—running, hiking, biking, swimming, wandering, or simply breathing in fresh air with her family and community.
Our Next Board Meeting
August 20, 2026 at 6:00pm
Chamber of Commerce Conference room
Brain Health & Dementia Resource Library
A friendly, easy-to-browse directory of local support groups, day programs, legal help, trusted specialists, and national organizations — built for families in Anacortes and the San Juan Islands.
Thank You to Our Partners
BULLETPROOF AGING
We don’t pretend to believe that we can truly bulletproof everything in aging, but we can work toward this ideal. Bulletproof Aging is about building resilience, confidence, and independence as we age—focusing on what we can control to live well at home for life. Bulletproof Aging guides our programming, classes and outreach.
🍎 Power Up with Food
🚶♀️ Move It to Keep It
😴 Snooze & Soothe
🏡 Home, Safe Home
🦶 Get Outside in Nature
🤝 Stay Connected, Stay Strong
🧠 Sharpen Your Spark
Our Programs
Client Testimonials
Our Blog
Why Cognitive Flexibility Is Key to Aging Well
Fun and Easy Exercises for Seniors: Moving More Without Feeling Like a Gym Rat
Why Hydration Is More Important Than You Think for Aging Well
Why Balance Is the Skill We Don’t Think About—Until We Need It
The Case for Doing Less (Yes, Really): Why Rest Is a Skill That Supports Aging Well
The Power of Daily Routines for Aging Well (and Staying Independent)
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