During National Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 21-27, 2024 we honor Full Life’s committed community volunteers. Staff often marvel at their dedication and we’re always curious to know what motivates them. Full Life volunteers come from all walks of life — the retiree, the college student, the midlife professional, the stay-at-home moms and dads, service veterans.… Read More
“What seems quite by chance is never by chance.” – Patricia Hanrahan The smell of freshly baked scones and brewing coffee filled the air as ElderFriends pair Patricia (Patty) Hanrahan and Caroline Horsford sat down to reflect upon their friendship in Patty’s home in West Seattle. After being matched in March of 2023, the two… Read More
In my sixties, a widow, with all my children having moved on to their own lives, I found myself working in a nursing home for the elderly. I couldn’t help but ponder the questions I had about my own reactions to those facing the end of life and the remarkable resilience of those who maintained… Read More
November is National Family Caregiver month — a time to recognize and honor unpaid family caregivers. Full Life is dedicated to the independence and well-being of older adults and adults with disabilities, including respite for caregivers. Our Care Teams program, funded by the King County Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy, is one example of… Read More
It was a clear bright July morning in the First Hill neighborhood where a modest community hub was being prepared to host a quaint weekend Garden Party. The guests — volunteers and participants in Full Life Care’s volunteer-based ElderFriends and Care Teams programs. Decorations in place, lavender centerpieces arranged, refreshment table overflowing, and soft music… Read More
This year of 2023 has marked the return of in-person volunteer groups to Full Life Care’s Adult Day Health Centers. We are thankful to have hosted PitchBook team members, who dedicated time away from their corporate desks to make an impact at our South Seattle Adult Day Health Center, during PitchBook’s Global Volunteer… Read More
Barbara and Dreux lived a pretty typical life. Together, they went to work, dabbled in the arts, and met with family and friends on the weekends. Dreux drove, played in a band, and took care of the couple’s travel plans, and Barbara enjoyed painting. But in February 2020, Dreux’s health took a turn. With a… Read More
UW Nursing students implemented programs such as a spa day, social gatherings and informational brochures to encourage healthy living among Full Life’s clients. For many of Full Life Care’s clients, limited health literacy, social interaction and access to nutritious food are among the barriers they face on a regular basis. As part of an ongoing… Read More
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service has long been recognized as time to give back, in the spirit of Dr. King’s famous words reminding us that “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’ “ But this year, what began as a call to action for a single day… Read More
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