This post on the Friends Life Care eMeetinghouse blog continues my discussion of the Quaker SPICES.  SPICES is the acronym for the Quaker testimonies: simplicity, peace, integrity, community, equality, stewardship.

In this entry, I will focus on Equality.  Although it is out of order with the acronym, it seemed quite appropriate as January is the month with Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.  And again this year, Friends Life Care is recognizing and commemorating Martin Luther King, Jr. Day with an internal event.  As I am Latina and therefore in the Hispanic minority, the…

Friends Life Care is pleased to announce phase one’s launch of our redesigned website: https://www.friendslifecare.org/.

The new website offers a modern design, streamlined navigation, and thoughtful access to resources. Enjoy a cohesive experience whether you visit the site on a desktop, laptop, iPad, or mobile device.

This first phase will be carried through the site with more updates in 2022.
Member Community
We invite our members to visit the Member Community, where you can easily access VigR® wellness events, member FAQs, and more.
Key Pages
For those look…

We are happy to have you join us again as we continue exploring Quakerism. In the first two blogs, we looked at the history of Quakerism. We learned of the values that shaped the Religious Society of Friends. Now, we will go further in depth into each of these guiding values.

Starting with simplicity, we will see what it means as a Quaker to live this value in daily life. Simplicity is one of the five Quaker values called SPICES.  We will explore working within the realm of simplicity as one of the guiding lights that direct our work at Friends Life Care. I will also le…

Now is the perfect time to commit to prioritizing your financial goals and organizing your financial material. Set aside a specific time every day, even for a short amount of time, toward working on this crucially important aspect of your life; your financial health.
Figure Out Your Financial Goals
If married, consult your spouse on their financial goals. Communication is an integral factor in making sure you are both on the same page. Once you both understand your financial objectives, set out realistic expectations on how to achieve them. Many people have multiple finan…

Winter officially arrived last week.  Why not spruce up your home by bringing nature inside?  This video gives ideas for do-it-yourself décor you can easily display by gathering the greens outside and arranging them around your home.  Click below to view this video from one of Friends Life Care’s Wellness & Care Coordinators, then share your ideas in the comments section below:

Contributed by:

Vicky Sawyer, MS, LCPC
Wellness & Care Coordinator

Vicky Sawyer started with Friends Life Care in 2006.  As…