Adult Day Health: It’s a tough job, and they love it
March 18, 2019
What do the staff who work at Full Life Care’s adult day health locations do all day? Not all days are glamorous and fun, but it’s so rewarding, they say.
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.
People of Full Life: Lisa Nott
February 28, 2019
Lisa Nott knows she’s making a difference in her work at our Snohomish Adult Day Health Center.
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
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
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
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