EVERETT, Wash. — At 85 years old, Lela Sergi has seen a lot in life and has one basic rule she lives by.

"I think anything in life is what you make it," Sergi said.

Sergi said she is committed to making the most of her life.

"Any day I get up is a good day," Sergi said to Watson, a comfort animal employed by Everett's Full Life Adult Day Health Center.

Sergi spends many of her days at the center. She often spends her time playing with Watson, a goofy Basset Hound puppy.

For the past 20 years, Full Life has operated in downtown Everett. It's the only center in Snohomish County that provides health care along with counseling, physical therapy, meals and exercise classes.

Mostly, though, it provides companionship.

Days at Full Life are often the only opportunity most of the 103 otherwi

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