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.
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.

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.
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.