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.

People of Full Life: Corri Abbott

April 12, 2019

"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."
Dave Budd

Making it Through the Storm

March 18, 2019

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.
2019 Spring Newsletter Cover

Newsletter: Spring 2019

March 11, 2019

In the 2019 Spring Newsletter, read about the staff at adult day health; our latest feature, People of Full Life; the latest on our AmeriCorps Team; Full Life growth; and Dave’s Outlook.
Bending Metal

ElderFriends and the Art of Blacksmithing

November 20, 2018

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
Brian Wong

Featured speaker Wong on ‘what matters most’

November 20, 2018

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

Solstice Intern Inspires With Art Therapy

November 20, 2018

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
Dave Budd

How is it going with Transforming Age?

November 20, 2018

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