ElderFriends Transforms Loner to Friend

October 3, 2019

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.

Cooking Matters for Senior Residents

July 25, 2019

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

June 25, 2019

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.
Scott Slater

Full Life Care Announces Executive Transition

June 13, 2019

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.

From AmeriCorps to Med School

May 20, 2019

James Abe served in AmeriCorps at Full Life Care’s South Branch Adult Day Health Center. Now he’s on a journey toward becoming a physician focused on helping vulnerable adults with lifelong disabilities.

Engaging Communities, One Ride at a Time

May 20, 2019

Nitzan moved from the southwest to Seattle last September to serve with Full Life’s AmeriCorps Team. As the community engagement specialist at Sound Generations, she engages with isolated seniors in the community to connect them to free transportation assistance.
A participant plants lettuce.

Garden Nurtures Studio Participants

April 30, 2019

Participants of the Wellness Studio tend the crops and, before long, the group will benefit from the efforts. Their garden fosters independence, health education and positive community, as well as nutritious lunches.
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AmeriCorps Leads Health Management Course

April 26, 2019

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