The Friends Life Care team participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s to support the Alzheimer’s Association. Our team hosted its own walk, bringing colleagues together to raise awareness and funds for the Association’s important work in advancing research, providing education and resources, and supporting individuals and families affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s, and nearly 13 million Americans provide unpaid care for people living with Alzheime…
Read More “I had viewed that really as a wonderful gift from my father to my brother, me, and our families. I decided that we ought to give the same gift to our daughters,” shared Joel Glass, a Friends Life Care member since 2006.
In 1996, Joel’s father, Ephraim, knew he wanted support in place as he got older. Instead of making plans to move into a retirement community or nursing home, he joined Friends Life Care. Joel shared how his father’s experience as a member influenced his own decision to plan for continuing care at home and, eventually, provide that same sense o…
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