If you love your pup and want to meet other dog lovers, you may take them to the dog park to socialize and chase a tennis ball. But some lucky dogs recently got to attend the Friends Life Care Yappy Hour.  And it was a barking good time.

What is Yappy Hour, some may ask? Well, it’s a happy hour for pets, especially of the canine persuasion, and their owners to get together and socialize. It’s a great way to get out in the fresh air, have some snacks (for humans and dogs) and to share what you love most about your furry friends.

Friends Life Care, a provider of wellne…

As we journey through life, the sands of time steadily shift beneath our feet. Aging is an inevitable process, a path we all walk down. But how we age — whether we simply endure or truly embrace it— largely depends on the steps we take and habits we cement as we continue down our path.

Aging doesn’t have to mean diminishing. With the proper practices in place, it can be a time of profound growth, abundant health, and increased independence. We’ll delve into specific habits that help us navigate the aging process with resilience and empower us to live out our later …

This post provides some information about brain health, discusses dementia, and invites you to join the Friends Life Care team that is participating in the Alzheimer Association Walkathon.
Tips to Improve Your Brain Health 
Most of us know that physical activity is a valuable part of an overall body wellness plan. But how often do older adults consider their brain in that planning? Studies indicate we can reduce the risk of cognitive decline by choosing key lifestyle habits—such as engaging in regular cardiovascular exercise to elevate the heart rate and increase blood…

Friends Life Care has been helping older adults to successfully age in place since the mid-eighties.  Part of that proven formula is having a focus on holistic health and wellness.  This summer, Friends Life Care team members “walked the talk” through a company-wide wellness challenge.
Walk with Friends Challenge
The “Walk with Friends Challenge” kicked off on June 19 — the 1st week of summer — and ran until September 24 — last week of summer.  The program was designed to encourage our employees to walk more and to track their activity using their preferred …