The care coordination team at Friends Life Care began having more in depth talks about mental health during the height of the pandemic.  While care coordinators were always aware of the impact mental health had on their member’s wellness, they were seeing an increase in anxiety, stress, overwhelm, and depression as the pandemic waged on. 

Friends Life Care care coordinators seek to rise to whatever challenge their members face. They do so in order to provide the most effective resources to keep members feeling their best. And this situation was no different.  Motiv…

“Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” Quote from Henry James, American Novelist.
Summer is a wonderful time to enjoy the outdoors, explore new places, and learn new things. Whether you are retired, semi-retired, or still working, there are many different things you can do in the summertime for fun, entertainment, learning, and filling your bucket list with new experiences.

Three Fun Ideas for Summer
1. Take a road trip
You don’t need to go far to have an adventure. You can visit nearby…

A number of the care coordinators at Friends Life Care have completed the Alzheimer’s Association Person-Centered Habilitation Therapy Training. This training is one more way that the team focuses on the changing needs of members as they age.
Joining Friends Life Care
Thousands of older adults have joined Friends Life Care through the years. By doing so, they put a plan in place to help secure their future.

When an individual becomes a member, they are in good health.  As we all inevitably get older, though, this may change for some people.  And it does not matter…

Celebrate St. Valentine’s Day by giving yourself a hug, taking some time for self-care, and reminding yourself how wonderful and worthy you are.  Friends Life Care is a Quaker-value based non-profit organization. True to our Quaker roots, we believe everyone has an “Inner Light”. This Inner Light is a reminder that God exists in every single one of us.
A Self-Love Meditation For You
Watch and participate in this self-love affirmation meditation.  Focusing on what makes you unique and loveable is one way to let your inner light shine. You can do this on St. Valentine’s D…

“She was so smart.  She dedicated her life to teaching others.” one of the care coordinators shares, attempting to hold back tears. 

The care coordination team is sitting in a circle in a spacious, well-lit room in the offices of Friends Life Care. Other coordinators nod, heads down.  They all can relate to the grief in the voice of their peer.  Another coordinator speaks of how at peace their member seemed with end of life.  Yet another shares a member’s favorite quote that makes the room smile and laugh. 
Care Coordinators Forge Connections

When a Fr…