Updated: April 26, 2019. Thousands of adults across Puget Sound live with one or more chronic health conditions. Full Life Care is hosting a 6-week Chronic Disease Self-Management Course to help individuals, caregivers and family members manage symptoms of those conditions and to improve quality of life. Each participant will receive a free book, Living… Read More
"Why do I have home care? I’m a mess! ... But I have Carmen. She’s been my caregiver for the past 2 years. We hit it off well."
In times of uncertainty and loss, it is an uplifting feeling to be surrounded by people you can depend on. People who will do whatever needs to be done.
In the course of our nearly 40-year history, Full Life Care has grown from a single adult day health program serving a handful of individuals to become a multifaceted agency with a range of programs that meet the needs of more people than ever. We now operate four adult day health centers in two counties, serving… Read More
AmeriCorps service member Erika Stover stood at the front of the room, leading a small contingent of practitioners through the steps in their weekly Tai Ji Quan class at Blakeley Manor. The movements were slow and easy, with steady reminders to breathe deeply. The movements are modified for older adults at risk of falling and… Read More
What do the staff who work at Full Life Care’s adult day health locations do all day? Not all days are glamorous and fun, but it’s so rewarding, they say.
In the 2019 Spring Newsletter, read about the staff at adult day health; our latest feature, People of Full Life; the latest on our AmeriCorps Team; Full Life growth; and Dave’s Outlook.
In my position at Seattle Housing Authority as the aging-in-place specialist, I engage residents in community activities at 22 senior buildings. As a part of an Aging-in-Place Initiative, I coordinate with residents on a range of activities, from CPR trainings to watercolor classes.
I’m supporting a new volunteer transportation program that allows older adults from lesser-served communities to live independently. I conduct outreach in diverse residential buildings, community centers and senior centers to sign up drivers and clients.
I decided to join AmeriCorps because I wanted to give back to my community in a meaningful way. I joined Full Life’s team because I have always enjoyed working with kids with disabilities, and wanted to experience working with an older population.
