Friends Life Care is pleased to announce phase one’s launch of our redesigned website: https://www.friendslifecare.org/.

The new website offers a modern design, streamlined navigation, and thoughtful access to resources. Enjoy a cohesive experience whether you visit the site on a desktop, laptop, iPad, or mobile device.

This first phase will be carried through the site with more updates in 2022.
Member Community
We invite our members to visit the Member Community, where you can easily access VigR® wellness events, member FAQs, and more.
Key Pages
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Autumn weather can unexpectedly turn into a snowy, wintry mix.   Friends Life Care is proud to have a committee made of industry professionals who are dedicated to reducing falls within our member community as the weather changes.  This committee is pleased to share with you their findings on products and tips that can keep you safer this winter.

Last year, Friends Life Care members experienced more than three dozen slips, trips and slides on ice or snow.   Many of these falls were due to loss of balance while slipping on snowy or icy surfaces outside.
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We are happy to have you join us again as we continue exploring Quakerism. In the first two blogs, we looked at the history of Quakerism. We learned of the values that shaped the Religious Society of Friends. Now, we will go further in depth into each of these guiding values.

Starting with simplicity, we will see what it means as a Quaker to live this value in daily life. Simplicity is one of the five Quaker values called SPICES.  We will explore working within the realm of simplicity as one of the guiding lights that direct our work at Friends Life Care. I will also le…

What would this time of year be without some holiday decorating?

Boring, if nothing else. The good news is, older adults who are aging in place can create a festive home that’s welcoming, safe and hopefully a reminder of holiday happiness.

Even better, you can decorate with crafts you’ve made, cherished keepsakes or store bought items – and it’ll still look fabulous.

First things first, though: When it comes to turning up the holiday cheer, you want to do it with safety in mind.
Play it safe
Here are seven holiday decorating safety guidelines:

Maintain your …

Older adults can find a variety of fun places to go and things to do this holiday season. And the possibilities must feel great after last year when the pandemic restricted us.
There’s an event or activity for almost everyone, no matter the traditions and holidays you celebrate. You can also find something enjoyable regardless of your activity level.

Things to see for the holidays
Here’s a variety of the many things to see throughout the greater Philadelphia area during the holidays.

Macy’s Christmas Light Show. Full disclosure: I started with this because it’s …