STAR-Full Life dementia grant work continues with training, outreach
Full Life Care’s ongoing training efforts continued vigorously in November with another successful STAR-Full Life dementia training session.
Full Life Care, UW nursing students team up for wellness
The act of washing another person’s feet is an expression of human respect and humility as ancient as spirituality itself. That symbolism was unmistakable at Barton Place.
Understanding Beyond Language and Dementia
Gino Orsillo attends Full Life’s memory care program. He speaks Italian, little English, and is hard of hearing. Communication can be challenging, but somehow it all works out, and Gino enjoys going to what he calls his “new job.”
ElderFriends Transforms Loner to Friend
Since meeting newly retired Jeff Drayer through Full Life’s ElderFriends, Wayne Tofthagen is less of a “lifelong loner” and is now more of a “lifelong friend.” The first time they met, the pair quickly found that they had a lot to talk about.
Blind Since Birth, Client Revels in Creating Art
Rachel Homme attends the Solstice art and wellness studio. She sits in her corner, surrounded by her creations. Blind since birth, Rachel revels in creating art.
Cooking Matters for Senior Residents
Residents of Phinney Terrace, an SHA community for elders, learn about healthy eating with limited budgets, through Cooking Matters classes.
Meet the Transition Team, Interim CFO
It’s been a busy few weeks at Full Life Care. When I started as acting executive director earlier this month, I promised thoughtful decisions, regular updates and a commitment to Full Life Care’s mission. Here are updates to share with you so far.
2018 Annual Report
Transition and growth were abundant at Full Life Care in 2018. We marked one year of affiliation with Transforming Age. As partners stronger together, Full Life Care, along with Transforming Age and its affiliates, discerns how best to live our mission and bring the greatest benefits to a growing number of people.
Annual Art Show and Fundraiser: Another Rousing Success!
The annual Art Showcase allowed Art and Wellness Studio participants an opportunity to show their works and talk about the importance of the studio.
Full Life Care Announces Executive Transition
Scott Slater, Full Life Care’s chief financial officer, will serve as acting executive director after Executive Director Dave Budd resigned from his position effective June 4, 2019.