Courtesy of a Friends Foundation for the Aging grant, in 2022, Friends Life Care (FLC) delivered Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) to select Friends Life Care members. The grant funds were used to launch the project and resulted in the delivery of RAKs to 26 FLC members at risk due to isolation/loneliness.
The FLC Wellness and Care Coordination team identified members at risk of isolation and loneliness due to a lack of an informal support system, residence in a facility, COVID isolation, or circumstances such as a move or the loss of a loved one. The project focused o…
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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…
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We are pleased to announce that the 16th Best of Friends Award Ceremony has been held by Friends Life Care. This marks many years of rewarding and celebrating exceptional home health aides.
Delivering the Important Friends Life Care Mission
Beth Morley, Friends Life Care, with Living Care Team: Lisa Schmell, Steve Kampf, Sean Lynch
Beth Morley, Friends Life Care, with Living Care Team: Lisa Schmell, Steve Kampf, Sean Lynch
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Thanksgiving is right around the corner. So, we thought it an opportune time to tell you how grateful we are for you – all the Friends Life Care members and friends. Enjoy the day. Focus on feelings of gratitude. And share the time with family and friends if you may.
Below is a short video from the Friends Life Care YouTube channel which gives ideas about incorporating the habit of practicing daily practice into your life. It is a great idea to consider for Thanksgiving time or any time.
Featuring:
Gina Bass, MSSW, LSW — former …
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Pet ownership is well known to have some great benefits. These benefits include companionship, reduced stress, lower blood pressure, and increased physical activity for older adults.
However, there is a troublesome aspect to pet ownership. And that is a fall risk.
Friends Life Care is proud to have a committee of industry professionals dedicated to reducing falls within our member community. As part of this, the committee has assessed our members’ most lovable, furry risk factors.
Pets Can Increase Risk of Falls
The CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and …
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