Read about the benefits that Boomers and Older Adults alike are able to receive when they sign on to a continuing care at home “CCaH” plan.  In this August 30, 2017 feature by Home Health Care News, Carlo Calma writes about the history, value and growing prevalence of CCaH programs. He highlights a significant and unique part of the largest CCAH program in the United States: care coordination.   This article from Home Health Care News is another example of their coverage of the latest trends and interesting information in the senior in-home care industry.

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It’s hard to believe summer is almost over, and we are heading towards the beautiful display of fall colors and then on to the holiday season. Just as each season appears to stand alone, it actually depends on the conditions in the other seasons to be at its peak. The same is true for us. To be at our overall best, we need a healthy balance of the different dimensions of wellness.
Eight Dimensions of Wellness
These dimensions are interconnected and important to an overall balanced life. Awareness of the factors that influence wellness allows you to make choices that…

Is your home accessible enough to support you through your aging process?
Home accessibility is a recent trend that is gaining popularity among those looking to purchase or remodel a home. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) surveyed residential architects and found two-thirds of respondents said in-home accessibility features, like wider hallways, fewer steps, ramps, etc., are the most popular new trend with their customers. While it’s a new concept to many, Friends Life Care has been chartering this territory for its members for quite some time.

The concept o…

When you become a member of Friends Life Care, one of our Care Coordinators gets to know you and your needs on a personal level from the start, visiting you before you ever need care at home. You can trust that he or she will be there for any of your future health care needs, and will always work to protect your best interests.

Our team of Care Coordinators is comprised of highly trained professionals with years of health and wellness industry experience. They take great pride in becoming your trusted advocate, they are able to anticipate your needs and resolve issues r…

Plan for your Retirement Satisfaction
Whether you’re already retired or you’re starting to think about what retirement means to you, now’s the time to ensure that you have a plan in place to make your dreams a reality.

The Research

Most of the existing research conducted on the retired population focuses on how a person’s economic well-being impacts their retirement satisfaction. However, because economic wellbeing is not the sole indicator of retirement satisfaction, the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) conducted research analyzing some additional …