As our parents age, we want to make sure they have the best quality of life possible, and moving to a nursing home or assisted living facility may not always be the answer. That’s where aging in place comes in. Aging in place programs allow our parents to continue living in the comfort of their own homes while receiving the necessary assistance and support to maintain their independence and improve their health and well-being. Aging adults join the program when they are in good health and aged 40 to 85, then remain in the program through their later years. These programs ca…

Elder Law is an extension and refinement of estate planning. An Elder Law attorney can assist with aspects of long term care planning such as  wills, trusts and medical and financial powers of attorney. They can also help you decide what type of care options exist for your older loved ones and how to pay for that care.
Why Long Term Care Planning Is Important
Using a competent Elder Law attorney can seriously reduce the stress you experience as a caregiver of an older adult or disabled person. Unlike many other expenditures in life, an Elder Law attorney can save you mo…

Currently, an estimated 6.5 million Americans 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease—including 280,000 in Pennsylvania alone. While it’s common to experience some issues with memory, thinking and behavior as we age, there is a difference between what’s considered “normal aging” and what is cause for concern. Memory changes that interfere with daily life could be a sign of something more serious-–such as Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) or Alzheimer’s and dementia.

If you or a loved one are experiencing changes with your memory, you’re not alone. …

On Sunday, July 31, 1994, the Philadelphia Inquirer published an article about the recent launch of a new company in Blue Bell. It was entitled “Friends Life Care assists people who don’t want to live in a retirement village” and “Friends Life Care: Helping people enjoy retirement at their homes”.

Some things have remained the same since this article was written so long ago. Friends Life Care continues in its commitment to Quaker-based values and is dedicated to serving older adults who wish to remain in their own home as they age. And “each member is assigned a �…

America’s beloved space family “The Jetsons” lived in a home many thought would be the future of human existence – flying cars, robot maids, conveyor belts moving from room-to-room, and machines that take care of your morning routine with just the push of a button.

Today’s world may not be quite as advanced as the 1963 TV cartoon predicted, but technology is undoubtedly making its way into the average American home and changing the way we live. Most notably, it’s innovating home health, wellness and accessibility.

Advancement in “smart” technology is r…