“Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” Quote from Henry James, American Novelist.
Summer is a wonderful time to enjoy the outdoors, explore new places, and learn new things. Whether you are retired, semi-retired, or still working, there are many different things you can do in the summertime for fun, entertainment, learning, and filling your bucket list with new experiences.

Three Fun Ideas for Summer
1. Take a road trip
You don’t need to go far to have an adventure. You can visit nearby…

The day has finally come – your spouse just retired!  You love them dearly and they are used to running things, being the boss, and having staff take care of things as directed.

You retired a while ago or didn’t work outside the home, and you’ve created routines and a structure to your life that is fulfilling – managing the household, exercising, watching the grandkids, taking classes, serving on Boards, volunteering, belonging to organizations, socializing.

Suddenly, your partner is around ALL the time, is at a loss, and looks to you to fill in the gaps.  Wha…

Growing old happens, and one goal many of us have is to live in peace and comfort as we age. What better way to do that than prepping for the future? Aging in place allows seniors to prepare for the expected and unexpected by planning for lifestyle changes, health concerns, and future goals — all while living in the comfort of their own homes. So is aging in place right for you? Let’s take a look at what it entails to give you a clear understanding of what to expect and how to plan for peace of mind as you age.
Aging In Place — What Is It?
Many seniors dream of havi…

Spring arrived just a couple weeks ago, and gardeners everywhere are in the throes of working through their “to do” lists.

Just think about all the wonderful harvest of fresh produce grown from seeds.  And how about the lovely blooms that attract the butterflies and add pops of color in your yard. The joys of gardening don’t need to be explained to devotees.

So let’s explore the health benefits for older adults that may not be so well known. And perhaps if you’ve been wondering if you should give gardening a try and the best way to get started, this informa…

Celebrate St. Valentine’s Day by giving yourself a hug, taking some time for self-care, and reminding yourself how wonderful and worthy you are.  Friends Life Care is a Quaker-value based non-profit organization. True to our Quaker roots, we believe everyone has an “Inner Light”. This Inner Light is a reminder that God exists in every single one of us.
A Self-Love Meditation For You
Watch and participate in this self-love affirmation meditation.  Focusing on what makes you unique and loveable is one way to let your inner light shine. You can do this on St. Valentine’s D…