The desire to remain in the comfort of our own homes is critically important to older adults. In fact, a recent research survey from U.S. News and World Report reveals that a whopping 93% of aging adults 55 years and older responded “the ability to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently, and comfortably, regardless of age, income, or ability level was an important goal for them.”  That is nearly all of us that want to age in place and not move to a nursing home, assisted living, or age-restricted community!
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Courtesy of a Friends Foundation for the Aging grant, in 2022, Friends Life Care (FLC) delivered Random Acts of Kindness (RAK) to select Friends Life Care members. The grant funds were used to launch the project and resulted in the delivery of RAKs to 26 FLC members at risk due to isolation/loneliness.   

The FLC Wellness and Care Coordination team identified members at risk of isolation and loneliness due to a lack of an informal support system, residence in a facility, COVID isolation, or circumstances such as a move or the loss of a loved one. The project focused o…

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The average person spends an estimated 90,000 hours of his or her life at work. Since more time is spent with co-workers than family, friends, and sometimes even spouses, it’s not surprising that most relationships develop during business hours.

When older adults retire or leave their job, their interaction with longtime friends and colleagues is suddenly cut short. With a drastic increase in free time during the day and fewer people to talk to, it’s natural for feelings of isolation to set in.

It’s important to nip those feelings in the bud before they lead to …