With a new year, we often think about resolutions and making new plans. If your preference is to age independently in the place you call home, then planning for financial security is critically important.

Planning for retirement isn’t just about saving enough. It’s also about understanding how your spending will change over time. Research shows that retirees don’t spend in a straight line. Instead, spending tends to start high, dip in the middle years, and rise again later in life. This pattern forms what experts call the “retirement spending smile.”

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On December 10, Friends Life Care members came together for the much-anticipated Holiday Member Meeting. The theme was Winter Wonderland! And what a wonderful celebration it was! This year’s gathering embraced the warmth and joy of the season, creating a festive atmosphere filled with laughter, connection, and cheer.

From the moment guests arrived, the room was alive with conversation and camaraderie. Members enjoyed delicious food, but the meeting wasn’t just about breaking bread; it was about coming together as a community.

Attendees shared stories, caught up w…

There are many things to do in wintery December. This includes holiday celebrations. Across them all, the season provides a chance for celebration, tradition, and togetherness.

For aging adults — whether Seniors, Baby Boomers, or Gen Xers – holidays may bring a flood of memories from years gone by. From handwritten cards to family gatherings in a decorated home, lighted candles, special meals…reminiscing and sharing those memories is a wonderful way to keep the spirit of the holiday current.
December’s Winter Wonderland
Memories for Decembers gone by focus on mo…

Why Aging in Place Matters More Than Ever
The desire to remain at home as we age is nearly universal. According to a recent U.S. News & World Report’s survey, 94% of adults aged 60 to 92 want to age in place rather than move to a nursing home or assisted living facility.

Similarly, an earlier survey found that 93% of adults 55 and older share this goal. This preference is driven by comfort, independence, and the rising costs and limited availability of institutional care.

If you are already a Friends Life Care member, you have a plan in place to help prepare yo…