Friends Life Care VigR® E-Newsletter Archive
Scroll down to find an archive of past issues of the Friends Life Care Member e-newsletter. The e-newsletters feature a wide variety of information to help older adults successfully age in place. Click the links to find VigR® webinars, the Honestly Aging Podcast, eMeetinghouse blog posts, news from Friends Life Care, survey results, and more.
2024
December 2024
In the last e-Newsletter of 2024, you can find Honestly Aging podcast episodes as well as informational videos discussing the importance of building strong relationships and navigating the later stages of life.
November 2024
During Thanksgiving, it’s natural to reflect on the warmth and comfort of home. If staying in the place you love is part of your plan as you age, you will find helpful resources throughout this month’s e-Newsletter.
October 2024
Season Two of the Honestly Aging by Friends Life Care VigR® podcast is here! This month’s e-Newsletter features the kickoff episode, where we unpack the concept of Vibrant Aging and discuss factors that influence a positive aging journey.
September 2024
In this month’s e-Newsletter, listen to the experiences of Ted and John, two members who utilized Friends Life Care’s referral network to adapt their home, allowing them to age comfortably and independently in familiar surroundings.
August 2024
The first season of the Honestly Aging podcast has come to an end. In this month’s e-Newsletter, Jay Hilliard, an FLC Plan Counselor, shares his insights on various topics covered throughout the season.
July 2024
What ingredients make up your ideal retirement mix? In this month’s e-Newsletter, we introduce The Perfect Recipe for Vibrant Aging from Friends Life Care.
June 2024
This month’s e-Newsletter includes tips for creating a safe and accessible bathroom while you age in the place you call home.
May 2024
May is Mental Health Awareness month. This month’s e-Newsletter features ways to care for both your mental and overall health.
April 2024
In this month’s e-Newsletter, learn about the Alexander Technique, a powerful tool for change. By revealing harmful habits and redirecting them into optimal functioning, this method can help restore comfort, power, and ease in your everyday activities.
March 2024
March is National Nutrition Month®. In this month’s e-Newsletter, watch VigR’s® Using Hydration and Nutrition to Feel Your Best wellness webinar and learn about the critical role hydration and nutrition play in the overall health of our mind and body.
February 2024
In this month’s e-Newsletter, download your copy of the A Confident Retirement booklet and start thinking about the ingredients most important to you for this exciting next chapter of life.
January 2024
Brrr! It’s cold outside in PA and DE. While winter can have a negative impact on some people, it doesn’t have to. In this month’s e-Newsletter, find an article on ways to get healthier and smarter this season.
2023
December 2023
We recognize that while the holiday season can be a time of joy for many, it can also be challenging and stressful. In this month’s e-Newsletter, find tips for coping during the holidays.
November 2023
Autumn weather can unexpectedly turn into a snowy, icy mix. In this month’s e-Newsletter, read about the very real risk of falls and learn about products and tips to help you stay safer this winter.
October 2023
Are you ready for your retirement years? In our October e-Newsletter, you’re invited to register for a Friends Life Care informational seminar or webinar, or contact us for a free consultation, to learn more about planning for your future.
September 2023
September is Self-Care Awareness Month. In this month’s e-Newsletter, find podcast episodes that can help guide you through the complexities of solo aging and make informed decisions that reflect personal values.
August 2023
August is National Wellness Month, so in this e- Newsletter find resources for feeling your best as you age.
July 2023
In this month’s e-newsletter, learn how to perfect your squat, how to get up after a fall, how agism impacts today’s society, and more.
June 2023
Summer is here! In this month’s e-Newsletter, enjoy your first class in our Summer School series, where we’ll offer some quick videos to teach you new skills.
May 2023
In this month’s e-Newsletter, FLC Wellness and Care Coordinators, and industry professionals, share their wealth of knowledge with you to support your vitality, independence, growth, and resilience.
April 2023
In this month’s e-Newsletter, watch our Retirement Confidential video and listen to our podcast episode on Advanced Planning for Solo Agers for information that can help with your long-term care planning.
March 2023
We’ve launched a new podcast! In this month’s e-Newsletter we’re joined for our first episode by Joylyn Williamson, FLC Plan Counselor, to get her perspective on what honestly aging means to her.
February 2023
In February, we often think about matters of the heart. In this month’s e-Newsletter, watch our video on practicing self-love through affirmation and download our Keep Your Heart Healthy as You Age infographic.
January 2023
Part of Friends Life Care’s mission is to help our members maintain their independence as long as possible. In this month’s e-Newsletter, find resources for staying physically and financially independent in the New Year.
2022
December 2022
Happy Holidays! Friends Life Care wishes you all the best as we close the chapter in 2022 and enter anew in 2023.
November 2022
Friends Life Care wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving! Thanksgiving can be a perfect opportunity to practice gratitude. Watch the included video and learn about the benefits of gratitude and how to implement it in your life.
October 2022
In this month’s e-Newsletter, watch our video about how caring for an aging loved one can affect your future planning.
September 2022
Despite how long we’ve been out of the classroom, September invariably ignites a back-to-school mentality. In this month’s e-Newsletter, we hope you find some opportunities to learn, grow, and expand your knowledge.
August 2022
Friends Life Care hopes you are enjoying whatever it is you love about summer! In this month’s e-newsletter, learn how to preserve physical wellness, build your financial acumen, and more.
July 2022
As the summer heat rises, so does the importance of staying hydrated, especially for older adults. Throughout this month’s e-Newsletter, learn optimal ways to keep hydrated and symptoms and risk factors for dehydration.
June 2022
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month, as well as LGBT Pride month. Friends Life Care commemorates both throughout this month’s e-Newsletter.
May 2022
How do you practice self-care? We ask because May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to focus on your mental health and well-being. Explore this month’s e-Newsletter and find ways to take care of yourself, connect, and recharge.
April 2022
Are you enjoying spring? At Friends Life Care, we certainly are! In this month’s e-Newsletter, we celebrate the season with a recipe (and grocery list) from our staff that could put a spring in your step.
March 2022
Advocacy can take many forms: self, others, a cause. It also requires skills in communication, negotiation, and decision-making. Learn how to grow your advocacy acumen in this month’s Friends Life Care VigR® e-Newsletter.
February 2022
Nourish your body and mind in this month’s Friends Life Care VigR® e-Newsletter. Explore nutrition, advocating for yourself or a loved one, and self-reflection through webinars, articles, videos, and more.
January 2022
The start of a New Year can bring with it goal-setting, new beginnings, a blank sheet of paper. What might the New Year mean to you? Read this month’s e-Newsletter to discover how Friends Life Care can help you start 2022 in a positive, healthy, supportive way.
2021
December 2021
We wish you a merry and bright holiday season! In this month’s e-Newsletter, discover ideas to be more playful, well, and start 2022 off on an optimistic note. As we prepare for the New Year, let’s consider how to incorporate more joy, freedom, and play into our lives.
November 2021
Keeping our brain and memory sharp may become of increased interest as we grow older. There are many ways to do so. You’ll find some in this month’s e-Newsletter and also get ideas for supporting caregivers of those with cognitive decline.
October 2021
Our memories. Our possessions. Our past. What do they all add up to? Our story. And it’s a good one. How can you tell it while also letting go of belongings that no longer serve you? This month’s VigR® e-Newsletter features workshops, articles, and infographics to help you get started.
September 2021
Think of a time you went somewhere new or tried something different. How did you feel? What did you see? What memories might you have made? This month’s e-Newsletter is all about expanding your horizons – through education, getting outdoors, new experiences, and more.
August 2021
Physical wellness promotes taking care of our bodies and living responsibly. This month’s e-Newsletter features ways to care for your physical self and work toward optimal health.
July 2021
Self-care describes a conscious act one takes to promote one’s own physical, mental, and emotional health. This month’s e-Newsletter features opportunities to care for yourself and hopefully reap the benefits in mind, body, and spirit.
June 2021
June is national great outdoors month – so let’s get outside and get moving! This month’s e-Newsletter brings opportunities to experience Tai Chi, maintain fitness and durability at every age, protect yourself against tick and mosquito-borne illnesses, and more.
May 2021
Loneliness and social isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are challenging for many of us. This month’s e-Newsletter aims to bring some more ideas for relief. Read on for safe outdoor activities you can enjoy by yourself or with vaccinated friends, an ode to our pets, and more.
April 2021
This month’s e-Newsletter focuses on how you can make your home your haven. A place to relax, rejuvenate, and nurture what matters most to you.
March 2021
Welcome spring! May you find inspiration in this month’s e-Newsletter to get outdoors, tidy up, and appreciate the environment that surrounds us.
February 2021
February is American Heart Month. In this edition of VigR’s® e-Newsletter, you will find resources, information, and events celebrating the heart– and how to keep it healthy.
January 2021
We wish you financial wellness in the new year. In this month’s e-Newsletter, you can watch recordings of the various workshops conducted as part of VigR’s® Virtual Financial Symposium.