This post provides some information about brain health, discusses dementia, and invites you to join the Friends Life Care team that is participating in the Alzheimer Association Walkathon.
Tips to Improve Your Brain Health 
Most of us know that physical activity is a valuable part of an overall body wellness plan. But how often do older adults consider their brain in that planning? Studies indicate we can reduce the risk of cognitive decline by choosing key lifestyle habits—such as engaging in regular cardiovascular exercise to elevate the heart rate and increase blood…

(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 …

In this post, we remember the life of Donald L. Moon – founder of Friends Life Care.

Don was a visionary leader who dedicated his life to serving older adults and promoting their dignity and independence. He was a pastoral minister in the Quaker Church and Clerk of the American Section Friends World Committee for Consultation.

And he was also a former CEO of Foulkeways at Gwynedd.  Way back in 1967, Foulkeways started as the first Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) in Pennsylvania and the first Quaker CCRC in the United States.
Pioneer of a New Way to Ag…

As a baby boomer or senior, you may face some unique challenges when it comes to protecting yourself from fraudsters and scammers.

Did you know? According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), older adults are more likely to be targeted by con artists who use various tactics to trick them into giving up their personal information, money, or property.
It Starts with Awareness
Anyone can fall prey to a scam.  And in fact, some of the most common scams that target seniors include:

Medicare scams: Someone claims to be from Medicare or a health care provider and asks f…

Latest Trends to Watch
The Baby Boomer generation represents the largest selling group at 43%. The main reasons behind their moves include: downsizing to a smaller home, retirement, being closer to family and/or friends.  Nationwide, 18% of home sellers/buyers aged 56 to 74 were focused on downsizing, according to generational trends tracked and analyzed by the National Association of Realtors.

Boomers have owned their home an average of about 15 years before selling. And 88.5% of Baby Boomers work with a Realtor and 96% use internet in their search for a new place. …