Walking and being active outdoors can provide numerous mental and physical health benefits. However, navigating outdoor environments also presents fall risks that shouldn’t be overlooked, specifically when it comes to curbs.

One study by Keegan et. al found that most outdoor falls (73%) were precipitated by environmental factors, such as uneven surfaces and tripping or slipping on objects, and usually occurred on sidewalks, curbs, and streets. Stepping up and down curbs is very common, mainly in an urban setting.

Curbs can be too high, too low, or broken, and present …

(photo by Tyger Williams, Philadelphia Inquirer staff photographer from a recent article about Dr. Punnett)

Friends Life Care has many amazing members who have done wonderful and impactful things in their life.  Dr. Hope Punnett is a pioneer in pediatric genetics who has agreed to let us share a little bit about her life journey.
Geneticist Dr. Hope Handler Punnett
Dr. Hope Punnett is a professor emerita of genetics at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children in Philadelphia, where she ran the genetics lab for over 30 years. She is also a mother, a grandmother, and a …

As health care costs continue to climb, there are four words you’re going to hear more and more over the next few years … “long-term care insurance.” It’s something more retirees — and pre-retirees — will want to seriously consider to prevent their savings from getting depleted as they age.

Here is a primer on long-term care insurance, as well as another long-term care option that can help further protect your retirement savings.
What is long-term care insurance?
Much like health insurance, long-term care insurance is a financial product designed to help you pay fo…

The internet can be a wonderful thing.  It can help us connect with others, keep up to speed on the news and weather, save money by finding sales, play our favorite music, answer those trivia questions that come to mind with a quick search, and so much more.
Seniors & Baby Boomers & Online Scams
But there are bad people out there who want to take advantage of us and our hard-earned money. That’s right, online scams are a serious threat to everyone and especially older adults.

Seniors and baby boomers may not be as familiar with the latest technology and securi…

Gabriel Ehri is Board Chair of Friends Life Care Partners. He recently made an announcement about important organizational changes at the organization.  In a presentation to the staff of Friends Life Care and a corresponding letter, he explained that Carol Barbour will retire from her role as CEO and President of Friends Life Care Partners. This will be finalized on July 1, 2023.

In the 1980s, Carol was part of the team that innovated the Continuing Care at Home business model. This model helps seniors achieve their dream of aging in place. After launch, she became CEO …