The Friends Life Care (FLC) team is dedicated to help in finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. Each year, our staff organizes fundraising events to support the vital work of the Alzheimer’s Association. This year, the fundraising committee — comprised of Katelyn Schunkewitz, Erin Price, and Katie Starrantino — teamed up with local businesses and FLC leadership to create an engaging and successful fundraiser.
About the Fundraising Events
Our event started with generous support from California Pizza Kitchen, which donated a portion of the day’s sales to the Alzh…

Shift from Aging to Growing –
When you are a child, we talk about how you are growing or developing.  But at some point, when you are an adult, we say you are aging.  Why is this?  Is it because of our culture, upbringing, biases, stereotypes, values, or expectations?  Simply stated, it’s because of accidental ageism.

Often, we accidentally commit ageist blunders because it is so ingrained in us.  However, if we shift our language from “aging” to “growing”, we can begin to play in a new arena and take the first step toward eradicating ageism.
What is Age…

Friends Life Care is thrilled to introduce our latest outreach, designed to showcase the Friends Life Care brand and highlight the unique needs and desires of each senior and baby boomer as they navigate retirement. Just like a perfect recipe, vibrant aging and aging in place require a mix of essential ingredients tailored to each individual’s preferences and circumstances.
What’s in the Mix of Your Ideal Retirement?
At Friends Life Care, we understand that every person has their own vision of an ideal retirement. Our unique and customizable membership program is specia…

In July, we commemorate the anniversary of George Fox’s birth. He is a pivotal figure in religious history and the founder of the Religious Society of Friends, commonly known as Quakerism. Born in July 1624, Fox’s journey and spiritual discoveries laid the foundation for a movement that emphasizes direct personal experience of God, simplicity, and peace.  The exact day of his birth is not confirmed but the month of July has been.

In 2024, the 400th anniversary of George Fox’s birth, events and celebrations are taking place worldwide. This invites reflection on the impac…

There are many ways to celebrate our independence and the Fourth of July reminds us to take advantage of them.  In this post, we’ll highlight some ideas for getting out and about in the greater Philadelphia area and Delaware.
Activities for Seniors and Baby Boomers
The Fourth of July is a time of celebration, reflection, and community. For older adults, this day can offer a unique opportunity to commemorate freedom in special ways.

The Greater Philadelphia area and the state of Delaware, rich in history and culture, provide a backdrop for a variety of activities tha…