Courtesy of a Friends Foundation for the Aging grant, in 2022, Friends Life Care (FLC) delivered Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) to select Friends Life Care members. The grant funds were used to launch the project and resulted in the delivery of RAKs to 26 FLC members at risk due to isolation/loneliness.   

The FLC Wellness and Care Coordination team identified members at risk of isolation and loneliness due to a lack of an informal support system, residence in a facility, COVID isolation, or circumstances such as a move or the loss of a loved one. The project focused o…

Aging can be a beautiful process, but it’s also full of its own unique challenges. For a growing segment of adults, the aging process can feel even more complicated. These adults fall into the category of “solo agers,” or adults aging alone. They will need to make decisions about their future without the support of spouses, children, or close relatives.

If this sounds like you, you don’t have to fear aging alone. Creating a plan is key to enjoying a full, rich life as a solo ager. When you have a plan, you can be more free to live in the present moment, creating …