Friends Life Care’s philosophy about health and wellness focuses on the important areas of Vitality, Independence, Growth and Resilience “VigR”.  Through VigR, we provide members and friends workshops, events, learning experiences and online webinars.  Many VigR offerings are available at no cost to members and friends; others may have only a small fee.

As part of the upcoming VigR programming, there is a new Meet a Member feature.  Friends Life Care members Ned and Pauline share a story of their  life, work and travels….

You’ve worked hard all your life. You put in the hours to build a successful career, and now you’re enjoying the fruits of your labor in retirement. Sure, rest and relaxation are an important part of this chapter of your life—but you can’t sit around and read a book forever.

Why not follow your passion? What brings you joy? Retirement is the perfect time to rediscover activities you once cherished or harnessing the skills you’ve always wanted. Now is the time to be happy, and we’ve got the perfect steps to finding your bliss.

Meditate
In order to find y…

As part of the upcoming VigRr ™ programming, Ned Barnard, Friends Life Care member and author, will lead a walk through Carpenter’s Woods in Mt. Airy.

Ned has spent years studying nature, and has published books featuring Central Park and Pennsylvania trees.  During the one-mile Carpenter’s Woods walk, you will learn the special characteristics – quite apart from their sizes – that distinguish ancient forest trees from younger ones. You will also learn how to identify some of the most common trees growing in Pennsylvania forests. He has even done the …

There is growing research on the importance of early detection of cognitive deficits so that interventions may be implemented in an attempt to slow the progression of further decline. In order to provide our members the chance to be involved in cutting edge research on early memory loss, Friends Life Care has partnered with Dr. Cherian Verghese and Keystone Clinical Studies to provide the opportunity for our members to be screened for short term memory deficits.

Towards that end we are offering quarterly memory screenings at various locations in the Delaware Valley w…

You’re a new empty nester looking for ways to fill your time. You don’t have anyone to cook for anymore. No summer reading assignments, and no more swim lessons. So, what to do with all this newfound time on your hands? 
Rescue a dog!
Now is the perfect time to adopt that four-legged friend you’ve always wanted. Summer months are filled with fun activities, and you can add even more fun to your summer by giving a dog a home. There are so many great reasons to rescue a dog this summer, and here are a few.

You’re Saving a Life
End Euthanasia
Nearly 2.7 million…