On December 11th, members and staff came together to celebrate the annual Friends Life Care Holiday Member Meeting. Held at the elegant Cedarbrook Country Club, the event brought over 140 members together to share in the holiday spirit, enjoy delicious food, and connect with fellow members and Care Coordinators.
Interactive Stations
Once attendees finished checking in, they had the opportunity to visit multiple interactive stations hosted by Friends Life Care staff from the Care Coordination, Marketing, and DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity, & Belonging) teams.

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The 17th bi-annual Best of Friends Award Ceremony was held by Friends Life Care on November 13th, 2024.  November is National Home Care and Hospice Month. And what better way to celebrate than to recognize exceptional home health aides, the unsung heroes of the health care industry who demonstrate their professionalism by the quality of care they provide to members of Friends Life Care. This admirable award reflects the importance of the decades long mission of Friends Life Care — to help people remain in their home as they age.
Caregiver Nominations
Caregivers are nom…

Friends Life Care is a Quaker values-based nonprofit committed to supporting older adults in their aging-in-place journey.  We embrace prevention and holistic wellness to help our members in vibrant aging.
Meet a Member
And so we are happy to introduce Friends Life Care member Judy Stoddard, RN, BS ED, CHTP in this blog post.  She is a Certified Healing Touch Practitioner with over sixty years of nursing experience. Judy’s journey in healthcare reflects her deep commitment to integrative medical practices, which she has followed throughout her extensive career.
A Lif…

We’re thrilled to introduce Carol Bilek, a Friends Life Care member who has recently become a certified Chi Walking instructor.  This achievement not only highlights her commitment to personal health, but also opens up a world of benefits for people who are looking to enhance their well-being and are interested in learning more about Chi Walking.
A Path to Wellness for Seniors and Baby Boomers
Carol joined Friends Life Care’s own Cheryl Proska on the Honestly Aging Podcast.  In the interview, Carol explained how she got started with Chi Walking and even presented a li…

 In my RN Senior Care consulting practice, lots of time is spent advising clients about the importance of self-care. Self-care must be a non-negotiable aspect of our lives, regardless of our situation. “Self-care is never selfish,” may become an overused cliché, but that’s only because it’s so undeniably true.

Most conversations about self-care focus on the obvious – moving and strengthening your body, eating properly, getting enough sleep, managing stress, and taking care of your mental health. All of these things are critically important, for sure.
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