As we age, the prospect of living a long and fulfilling life is something we all cherish. However, with increased longevity comes the risk of outliving our savings, a concern known as longevity risk. For aging adults, this can mean running short of the financial resources needed to maintain a comfortable and independent lifestyle.

If you are already a Friends Life Care member and have a plan with a financial benefit, you have taken a valuable step toward addressing this.

If you are not yet a member, you can take this opportunity to learn how a continuing-care-at-home …

For over 40 years, Friends Life Care has been a beacon of support and care for older adults.  Friends Life Care was founded on Quaker values and offers a comprehensive plan for aging in place. This includes professional care coordination, which can also be known as care management or wellness navigation. Friends Life Care is a mission-driven, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping older adults age in place with independence, peace of mind, and dignity.

People who are already members of Friends Life Care have a plan in place for their later years.

For others, rea…

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…

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 …

“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…