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. 
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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…

Staying at home as you age is the path many people hope to take. In fact, 94% of adults ages 60 to 92 say aging in place is an important goal, according to U.S. News & World Report. But what 

exactly does aging in place mean, and how do you prepare for it? 

We interviewed Friends Life Care Plan Counselor Joylyn Williamson to learn more about what she hears from people who want to remain in their homes as they age. In her role, Joylyn helps individuals, adult children, and loved ones understand their options, simplify the planning process, and create a p…

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…