A Quarterly Report
We just closed the books on an eventful 2018, and looking ahead, I believe that we will build upon our successes. Here are some highlights to share.
People of Full Life: Glenda ‘Moe’ Pocha
Glenda ‘Moe’ Pocha, Program Manager, Full Life Care Snohomish County Adult Day Health Center There are some powerful moments at work sometimes. Recently, I covered our memory care program. A staff member called out. I was just back from vacation and had so much to do that day. But clients always come first. A woman… Read More
People of Full Life: Daphne White-Tassin
Daphne White-Tassin, Participant of Full Life Care Adult Day Health I love coming here. It gets me out of the house. It gets me physically active and keeps my mind working. There’s a big social aspect, as well as physical and emotional. It helps my heart. After my stroke, I was in a nursing home for… Read More
People of Full Life: Bobby Wooten
Bobby Wooten, Participant of Full Life Care Adult Day Health I had a stroke and was in a coma for a while. When I woke up I had to relearn how to walk, how to move, my fine-motor skills. I’m sitting here listening to my music and working on my writing. I’m trying to keep the… Read More
New Federal Way Office Expands Our Services
Full Life Care has opened a new office in Federal Way, a move that will allow us to broaden our reach to King County and beyond.
Ageism in our Culture
We're often surprised at how tolerant society can be when it comes to ageism. Ageism is defined as stereotyping and discrimination against individuals or groups based on their age. It is so pervasive in our culture that many of us don’t even notice it or realize how damaging it can be; damaging not just to our society but to our own psyches.
Newsletter: Winter 2018
In the 2018 Winter Newsletter read about: ElderFriends and the Art of Blacksmithing; New Federal Way Office Expands Our Services; Benefit Luncheon; Dave’s Outlook: Ageism in our Culture.
Warm Welcome at Full Life’s Adult Day Health
The participants at our adult day health centers are a diverse group. They come for a variety of reasons: help with medications and exercise, to be with friends and partake in a range of activities. See what a day is like at our centers.
ElderFriends and the Art of Blacksmithing
The forge roared to life. The firebrick blazed as it absorbed the heat. Laura Heng threaded the metal bar – about 4 feet long and an inch wide – into the forge as Jack Slack watched closely. The goal: Heat the middle few inches of the bar to a glowing bright red, then quickly, and… Read More
Featured speaker Wong on ‘what matters most’
Dr. Brian Wong had three burning questions about caregiving. During his travels around the country, he spoke with more than 5,000 physicians and 25,000 patients in all 50 states. He targeted these three questions: What matters most? Who do you trust? What is a small miracle? “On the surface, each one seems profound and elusive… Read More
