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.”
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.
Residents of Phinney Terrace, an SHA community for elders, learn about healthy eating with limited budgets, through Cooking Matters classes.
The annual Art Showcase allowed Art and Wellness Studio participants an opportunity to show their works and talk about the importance of the studio.
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.
Good news to report! Your advocacy worked, plus praise from community leaders, employee training and program growth.
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.
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.
"Why do I have home care? I’m a mess! ... But I have Carmen. She’s been my caregiver for the past 2 years. We hit it off well."
In times of uncertainty and loss, it is an uplifting feeling to be surrounded by people you can depend on. People who will do whatever needs to be done.
