ElderFriends pair Patricia (Patty) Hanrahan and Caroline Horsford

Soul Friends

“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
Mary Anne Knowles

A Journey of Compassion: My Story with Full Life Care

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
colorful flower garden

A Can Do Attitude: Family Caregivers Value Volunteer Support

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