Melodies of healing
December 24, 2019
When Pat Ayars sits down at the keyboard, a miracle fills the room.
STAR-Full Life dementia grant work continues with training, outreach
December 4, 2019
Full Life Care’s ongoing training efforts continued vigorously in November with another successful STAR-Full Life dementia training session.
Full Life Care, UW nursing students team up for wellness
November 19, 2019
The act of washing another person’s feet is an expression of human respect and humility as ancient as spirituality itself. That symbolism was unmistakable at Barton Place.
Understanding Beyond Language and Dementia
October 3, 2019
Gino Orsillo attends Full Life’s memory care program. He speaks Italian, little English, and is hard of hearing. Communication can be challenging, but somehow it all works out, and Gino enjoys going to what he calls his “new job.”
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.
Annual Art Show and Fundraiser: Another Rousing Success!
June 17, 2019
The annual Art Showcase allowed Art and Wellness Studio participants an opportunity to show their works and talk about the importance of the studio.
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.
Your Advocacy Made a Difference!
May 29, 2019
Good news to report! Your advocacy worked, plus praise from community leaders, employee training and program growth.
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.