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
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
Matthew Schwartz moved from table to table in the Art and Wellness Studio at Full Life’s Solstice Behavioral Health. He sat with participants to discuss how to properly fold a paper fortune teller. After the folding comes the testing. The day’s fortunes – after going through a series of manipulations and counting – offered advice… Read More
by Dave Budd Former Executive Director Occasionally I am asked: “How is it going with Transforming Age?” In a word, it has been terrific. Since formalizing the relationship in September 2017, we are feeling very supported and respected in our new affiliation with Transforming Age, or “TA” as we sometimes say. A quick recap Many… Read More
In the 2018 Fall Newsletter: Wellness Studio and Healthy Gardening; Lee Lowery is Living a Ministry of Presence; Among Friends: Riding a Carousel Again; Helping Vulnerable Adults in Our Communities; Dave’s Outlook: How is it going with Transforming Age?
2017 was a year of growth and positive change as we expanded our services to help individuals remain living in the community as independently as possible.
One of the core values of Full Life Care is perseverance, never giving up on people. Maggie Scroggs, a summer intern from Teens in Public Service (TIPS), embodies this value.
I am asked occasionally about Transforming Age and the affiliation. I wanted to take this opportunity to share with you my response. In a word, it has been terrific. Since formalizing the relationship in September 2017, we are feeling very supported.
Lee Lowery, 81, lived his life in service of others. But recently, isolation, coupled with health and mobility challenges, prompted his daughter to look for support at Full Life Care’s Snohomish County Adult Day Health program in Everett. He is now thriving.
Dolores Linvog needed new living arrangements and was welcomed by her daughter, Theresa Linvog-Wood. Now responsible for the woman who raised her, Theresa notes that while their roles may have changed, they still enjoy the same activities.
