What is Concierge Care at Home?
Ensure control of your own care needs for the rest of your life. With Friendship at Home, you can enjoy retirement knowing your care coordinator — a personal care concierge — is available anywhere, anytime. Ninety percent of retirees prefer to grow older at home, but few have a plan in place for their care needs. …
Fun Things to Do with Your Grandkids
Grandparents Day is right around the corner, meaning it’s time to start thinking of fun things you could do together to celebrate the occasion. Whether your grandkids are nine months or 9-years-old, Grandparents Day is an excellent opportunity to build memories that will last a lifetime. If you’re looking for something fun to do on …
Ways to Make Extra Money in Retirement
Saving and making money during retirement can help you pursue activities you never had the time or money to experience. While making sound financial decisions takes effort, that doesn’t mean it has to be hard! Follow these tips to put some extra money in your pocket during retirement. Senior Discounts Use senior discounts whenever possible! …
Tips to Protect Yourself from the Flu
The flu has been especially prevalent this year. Public health officials have stated that the dominant strain, H3N2, has caused more fatalities in its lifetime than other strains like H1N1. While the flu doesn’t always cause serious complications, it’s important to take precautions. Once you have it, there is little that can be done to …
Creative Ways to Fill Your Home With Memories
Home is where the heart is. Whether you’ve lived in your home for four months or 40 years, there really is no place like it. However, it takes some effort and creative decorating to transform a house into a home. Hanging the right photo over the mantel can transform the room, and decorating with cherished …
Tips for Decluttering Your Home
It’s natural to accumulate many objects throughout your lifetime. Some remind us of our most precious moments and milestones — but a lot of it is just “stuff.” Taking time to declutter our homes can free space in our closets, make our homes safer and give us a feeling of satisfaction. Plus, having fewer material …
Everything You Need to Know About Caregiving
Caring for a spouse or parent with health issues, also known as caregiving, is hard. For many, caring for an aging parent or spouse is one of the most challenging things they’ve ever done. At Friendship at Home, we believe no one should have to watch a loved one suffer or put their life on …
Easy Ways to Make Money in Retirement
Having extra money can make retirement a little more fun. It’s always good to have some extra money in your pocket to spoil your grandkids with a candy bar. Maybe you want to make a little extra money without committing to a full-time job, or maybe you’re just looking for a new hobby that pays. …
4 Great Ways to Enjoy Retirement
Retirement often marks the end of stress and the start of a new life chapter. It’s the time when you finally get to sit back and enjoy the simple things. But just like anything new, retirement can be a bit daunting if you’re not sure how to spend your time. That’s why we’ve put …
How To Afford Long-Term Care In Retirement
Every retiree should have a lifetime plan for a life at home. Having a plan in place for long-term care can save money, reduce stress and enable you to age in the comfort of your home. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, almost 70 percent of adults older than 65 will …