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