Life is a series of fixed routines and with good reason. Routines make life much simpler. A daily routine limits the number of decisions necessary in a day and takes the guesswork out of complex tasks. Routine makes it easier to remember through repetition.

While some routine is necessary, especially for older adults, a life of constant routine and reliving the same day over and over limits brainpower. Just as the human body gets soft and lethargic from lack of exertion, so too does the brain. The mind becomes sluggish and atrophies if it doesn’t receive constant stimu…

Is your home accessible enough to support you through your aging process?
Home accessibility is a recent trend that is gaining popularity among those looking to purchase or remodel a home. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) surveyed residential architects and found two-thirds of respondents said in-home accessibility features, like wider hallways, fewer steps, ramps, etc., are the most popular new trend with their customers. While it’s a new concept to many, Friends Life Care has been chartering this territory for its members for quite some time.

The concept o…

In the not so distant future, podcasts will become one of the top forms of entertainment in the US.

According to a recent study, monthly podcast listenership has increased 75% since 2013. The estimated podcast audience is 57 million Americans in total.

The advances in smartphone technology and devices like Alexa mean podcast consumption is only going to grow larger by the year. But if you’re new to the medium, it can be confusing finding the podcasts that speak to your particular lifestyle.

It would be lengthy, and maybe impossible, to list all of the best podcasts…

Phone scams are still a popular way for criminals to steal money or even identities from unsuspecting Americans. According to a survey by TrueCaller, approximately 27 million Americans (11% of the adult population) were victimized by phone scams in 2015. Total losses to phone scams in that year were $7.4 billion, or an average loss of nearly $274 per victim.

Criminals are usually one step ahead of the police and other entities protecting everyday citizens. This might be true; however, the advent of the internet has made it possible for law enforcement to crack down on pe…

Meet Friends Life Care members, Mary Ann and Richard Morse.  They have shared their creative and adventurous life story with us so we can share it with you!  From successful careers, around the world travel and love of live theater to music, photography, volunteering and family — they certainly are living the VigR philosophy of vitality, independence, growth and resilience every day.

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