Cooking Matters for Senior Residents
Residents of Phinney Terrace, an SHA community for elders, learn about healthy eating with limited budgets, through Cooking Matters classes.
From AmeriCorps to Med School
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
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.
AmeriCorps Leads Health Management Course
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
AmeriCorps Members Go Above and Beyond in Service
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
Newsletter: Spring 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.
Team AmeriCorps: Why I Serve by Sam Parker
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.
Team AmeriCorps: Why I Serve by Nitzan Barlev
I’m supporting a new volunteer transportation program that allows older adults from lesser-served communities to live independently. I conduct outreach in diverse residential buildings, community centers and senior centers to sign up drivers and clients.
Team AmeriCorps: Why I Serve by Molly Corwin
I decided to join AmeriCorps because I wanted to give back to my community in a meaningful way. I joined Full Life’s team because I have always enjoyed working with kids with disabilities, and wanted to experience working with an older population.
Team AmeriCorps: Why I Serve by Kieme Eligwe
I like being a part of the Full Life Care AmeriCorps team because it presents the opportunity to become active in our community, as well as create a place of comfortability for social engagements. I am currently coordinating a six-week Chronic Disease Self-Management Course.
