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.
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.
Engaging Communities, One Ride at a Time
May 20, 2019
Nitzan moved from the southwest to Seattle last September to serve with Full Life’s AmeriCorps Team. As the community engagement specialist at Sound Generations, she engages with isolated seniors in the community to connect them to free transportation assistance.
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.
AmeriCorps Leads Health Management Course
April 26, 2019
Updated: April 26, 2019. Thousands of adults across Puget Sound live with one or more chronic health conditions. Full Life Care is hosting a 6-week Chronic Disease Self-Management Course to help individuals, caregivers and family members manage symptoms of those conditions and to improve quality of life. Each participant will receive a free book, Living… Read More
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.
Full Life Grows as Needs Increase
March 18, 2019
In the course of our nearly 40-year history, Full Life Care has grown from a single adult day health program serving a handful of individuals to become a multifaceted agency with a range of programs that meet the needs of more people than ever. We now operate four adult day health centers in two counties, serving… Read More
AmeriCorps Members Go Above and Beyond in Service
March 18, 2019
AmeriCorps service member Erika Stover stood at the front of the room, leading a small contingent of practitioners through the steps in their weekly Tai Ji Quan class at Blakeley Manor. The movements were slow and easy, with steady reminders to breathe deeply. The movements are modified for older adults at risk of falling and… Read More
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.
Team AmeriCorps: Why I Serve by Sam Parker
March 7, 2019
In my position at Seattle Housing Authority as the aging-in-place specialist, I engage residents in community activities at 22 senior buildings. As a part of an Aging-in-Place Initiative, I coordinate with residents on a range of activities, from CPR trainings to watercolor classes.