One way Friends Life Care helps members thrive and age well is through our VigR® wellness program. VigR® stands for Vitality, Independence, Growth, and Resilience™. The philosophy behind the senior wellness program focuses on maintaining a healthy, active, and fulfilling life through a holistic approach to aging. Rather than focusing on just physical health, VigR® encourages well-being across the seven dimensions of wellness: physical, intellectual, emotional, social, vocational, environmental, and spiritual. 

VigR® programming offers members a wide var…

Once the official start of summer arrives, temperatures begin to rise in southeastern Pennsylvania and Delaware. With warmer weather comes an increased risk of dehydration, making proper hydration especially important this time of year. Your body depends on fluids to function properly, and staying hydrated can help support your overall health, energy levels, and well-being. 

Water plays an important role in many of the body’s essential functions, including regulating body temperature, lubricating joints, transporting nutrients, and supporting healthy digestion. Eve…

After more than 21 years of membership, 91-year-old George Boyd reflects on his experience with Friends Life Care’s aging in place support and caring for his wife, Sandra, throughout her Alzheimer’s journey. He shares how concerns about the rising cost of long-term care led him to begin planning for the future, knowing they wanted to remain in the home they loved. “We didn’t know what sort of policy we should get, but we did know that we wanted to stay at home.”  

George and his wife, Sandra, lived in the same home for more than 50 years. As they planned for …

This June, Friends Life Care will be across Southeastern Pennsylvania and Northern Delaware, hosting free educational events to help you learn more about long-term care options, retirement planning, and aging independently at home. 

Join us at local venues throughout Chester County, PA; New Castle County, DE; Delaware County, PA; and Montgomery County, PA to explore how proactive planning can help support your long-term goals and retirement strategy with guidance from Friends Life Care. 
Click Here to Register for a Free Seminar Near You 
Seminar Topics Will Inc…

Champion Your Health! Every May, the Administration for Community Living (ACL) leads the celebration of Older Americans Month, a time to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of older adults, both today and throughout their lives. Each year highlights a new theme, and in 2026, it’s “Champion Your Health.” This theme encourages a proactive approach to well-being, focusing on prevention, staying engaged, and making informed choices that support independence over time.
This message closely aligns with Friends Life Care’s mission to support older adults in li…