“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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Authored by Judith Sachs, Anyone Can Move

Reviewed by Kate Roberts, MSW, LSW
Falling Without Injury—How To?
Falling is one of the most significant and life-altering challenges faced by many people as they age. Reduced reaction time, rigidity, and declines in cognitive function are made even worse by poor vision, multiple medications, and distractions. Tripping, balance loss, leg weakness, and poor spatial awareness all contribute to falls.

Specifically, a fall can be defined as an unintentional change in position that results in landing on the ground, floor, or on…

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If you are not yet a member of Friends Life Care – read on.

Have you been thinking about applying for membership with Friends Life Care? Now is the time to act. Rates will increase in 2027 — and the longer you wait, the more you may pay for independent senior living at home.
Why Waiting Costs More
Friends Life Care membership rates are based on your age at the time of application. That means every year you wait, your rate will go up; even if base rates stay the same. And the base rate does not always stay the same.  With 2027 right around the corner, delaying your …

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Care Coordinator with Friends Life Care Nancy Thomas, MS, OTR/L, CAPS sat down to share her expertise on home modifications that can help older adults age in place. Nancy has a background in occupational therapy and is a Certified Aging-in-Place Specialist (CAPS). She answered a commonly asked question: How do you make your home safer for aging in place? 

There are many areas throughout the home that can become more difficult to navigate as we age, but there are modifications you can make to create a safer, more accessible space to live as you get older. 
Stairways  …

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Choosing to plan for aging in place is just the start of your retirement and aging journey. Once you choose to partner with a continuing care at home or coordinated care organization, you gain access to a team of experienced Wellness and Care Coordinators. They are there to help guide you as you stay independent at home throughout your life. 

 Wellness and Care Coordinators come from a wide range of disciplines, creating a well-rounded team and an expert resource for a variety of questions about aging. 

So, what kind of support is available for older adults who wan…

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