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.
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.
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’s chief financial officer, will serve as acting executive director after Executive Director Dave Budd resigned from his position effective June 4, 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.
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.
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.
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