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We’re all getting older. We might as well embrace it. Join Honestly Aging by Friends Life Care VigR® in exploring what it’s like to get older. Host Cheryl Proska walks with you on the winding road of aging. The peaks. The valleys. And everything in between. This is what aging looks like. Real people. Real stories. Real advice. Let’s grow old, together.
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5 days ago
What happens if you don’t plan ahead for the end of life? You may be leaving behind a stressful mess for your loved ones. In this episode of Honestly Aging by Friends Life Care VigR® Susan Hoskins, LCSW, Executive Director of Friends Foundation for the Aging discusses how we can all take thoughtful steps to prepare.
Susan shares practical tips on:
- The essential documents everyone needs
- How to start meaningful conversations with loved ones
- Why downsizing and decluttering matters
- Common misconceptions about estate planning
- Navigating end-of-life emotions with compassion
Whether you're facing these decisions yourself or supporting a loved one, this episode will empower you to take action now, so your legacy is one of clarity and care.
#HonestlyAging #FriendsLifeCare #VigR #Podcast #VibrantAging #OlderAdults #EndOfLifePlanning #EstatePlanning #AgingWell
Resources:
- https://friendsfoundationaging.org/
- https://www.friendslifecare.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Dont-Leave-a-Mess-Behind-handout.pdf
- https://www.quakersbucks.org/stories-of-vitality/dont-leave-a-mess-when-you-go
- https://www.fivewishes.org/
- https://robertwlivingston.com/books/the-conversation/
Friends Life Care:
- https://www.friendslifecare.org/
- https://www.facebook.com/friendslifecare/
- https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/friends-life-care-/
- https://www.instagram.com/friendslifecare/
© 2025 Friends Life Care. All Rights Reserved.
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
Wednesday Jul 02, 2025
What does true support look like for someone navigating cancer? In this episode of Honestly Aging by Friends Life Care VigR®, host Cheryl Proska speaks with Kelly Harris, CEO of Cancer Support Community Greater Philadelphia (CSCGP). Kelly shares her own cancer journey and how it led her to a lifelong mission of serving others impacted by cancer.
Learn how CSCGP provides a wide range of free programs – support groups, children’s camps, caregiver services, bereavement support, and volunteer opportunities – to individuals and families across the Greater Philadelphia area. Whether you’re living with cancer, caring for someone who is, or simply looking to give back, this episode offers an inspiring look at the healing power of community.
Tune in to hear how CSCGP is creating connection, easing anxiety, and helping people face cancer with strength and hope.
#HonestlyAging #CancerSupport #Caregiving #CommunityMatters #AgingWithPurpose #PhillyNonprofit #VibrantAging #FriendsLifeCare #VigR #CancerAwareness #SupportForSurvivors
Resources:
- https://cancersupportphiladelphia.org/
- 215-441-3290
- info@cancersupportphiladelphia.org
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-harris-624a224/
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/cancer-support-community-greater-philadelphia/
- https://www.facebook.com/cscphilly
- https://twitter.com/CSCPhilly
- https://www.instagram.com/cscphilly/
- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVWzsHDaKriVVcxzJ7calKg
Friends Life Care:
- https://www.friendslifecare.org/
- https://www.facebook.com/friendslifecare/
- https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/friends-life-care-/
- https://www.instagram.com/friendslifecare/
© 2025 Friends Life Care. All Rights Reserved.
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Wednesday Jun 11, 2025
Gray divorce, divorce after age 50, is on the rise, but many don’t realize the unique challenges it brings. In this episode of Honestly Aging by Friends Life Care VigR®, Linda Hershman, licensed marriage and family therapist, joins us to explore the emotional, financial, and familial impacts of gray divorce.
Linda shares:
- What gray divorce is and why it’s becoming more common
- How adult children of divorce (ACODs) are uniquely affected
- The differences between early- and later-life breakups
- What discernment counseling is and how it helps couples decide whether to stay or go
- How to prepare for a thriving life post-divorce
Linda is the author of Gray Divorce: Everything You Need to Know About Later-Life Breakups and founder of Stay or Go Counseling and the Couples and Family Wellness Center.
Tune in to learn how to navigate later life breakups with grace and clarity.
#HonestlyAging #FriendsLifeCare #VigR #Podcast #VibrantAging #OlderAdults #GrayDivorce #DiscernmentCounseling #DivorceOver50 #LaterLifeDivorce #ACOD
Resources:
- www.lindahershman.com
- Gray Divorce: Everything You Need to Know About Later-Life Breakups
- www.couplesandfamilywellnesscenter.com
- www.stayorgocounseling.com
- https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100027974690562
- https://www.facebook.com/couplesonthebrink/
- https://x.com/gray_divorcing
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-hershman-69826518/
Friends Life Care:
- https://www.friendslifecare.org/
- https://www.facebook.com/friendslifecare/
- https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/friends-life-care-/
- https://www.instagram.com/friendslifecare/
© 2025 Friends Life Care. All Rights Reserved.
Wednesday May 28, 2025
Wednesday May 28, 2025
In this episode of Honestly Aging by Friends Life Care VigR®, we’re joined by SAGE representatives Sadiya Abjani and Terri Clark for an insightful and compassionate conversation about the unique experiences and challenges facing LGBTQ+ older adults.
SAGE is the oldest and largest national organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ+ elders. Together, Sadiya and Terri share:
- The history and mission of SAGE
- Real-world barriers LGBTQ+ older adults face in accessing care
- How inclusive training changes hearts, minds, and systems
- The importance of cultural competency in caregiving
- Ways to show up as allies, care providers, and community members
Listen or watch this Honestly Aging episode and deepen your understanding of the LGBTQ+ elder community.
Resources:
- https://www.sageusa.org/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/terri-clark-6b23948/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/sadiya-abjani/
- https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/sagecarelgbtq/
- https://www.facebook.com/SAGEUSA/
- https://www.instagram.com/sageusa/
- https://twitter.com/sageusa
- https://www.youtube.com/user/SAGEUSA
Friends Life Care:
- https://www.friendslifecare.org/
- https://www.facebook.com/friendslifecare/
- https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/friends-life-care-/
- https://www.instagram.com/friendslifecare/
#HonestlyAging #Podcast #FriendsLifeCare #VigR #LGBTQ #LGBTQelders #InclusiveCare #SAGEUSA #CulturalCompetency #AgingWithPride #SeniorCare #SAGECare #SAGE #DiversityInAging #LGBTQSupport #AgingInPlace
© 2025 Friends Life Care. All Rights Reserved.
Wednesday May 14, 2025
Wednesday May 14, 2025
What does it mean to keep learning as we age – and why does it matter? In this episode of Honestly Aging by Friends Life Care VigR®, we’re joined by Adam Brunner, Director of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Temple University, to explore the power of education, connection, and curiosity in later life. Adam shares how OLLI offers dynamic learning opportunities for adults 50+ through a wide range of in-person, online, and hybrid classes, including art history, technology, theater, financial planning, and more.
Watch or listen to this episode and discover how OLLI fosters a vibrant community, supports cognitive health, and empowers older adults to rekindle old passions or pursue new ones. Learn about the volunteer instructors, shared interest groups, intergenerational programs, and digital literacy initiatives that make OLLI a standout resource in the Delaware Valley and beyond.
Whether you're already a lifelong learner or simply curious about what's possible in your next chapter, this episode is a must-listen.
#FriendsLifeCare #HonestlyAging #VibrantAging #OlderAdults #Podcast #HealthyAging #VibrantAging #LifelongLearning #AgingWell #OLLI #TempleUniversity #KeepLearning #AgingInCommunity #BrainHealth #ActiveAging
Resources:
- https://noncredit.temple.edu/olli
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-brunner-b62a9217/
- https://www.facebook.com/OLLIatTemple
Friends Life Care:
- https://www.friendslifecare.org/
- https://www.facebook.com/friendslifecare/
- https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/friends-life-care-/
- https://www.instagram.com/friendslifecare/
© 2025 Friends Life Care. All Rights Reserved.
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
In this episode of Honestly Aging by Friends Life Care VigR®, we welcome Ayurvedic practitioner and yoga therapist Lexa Chernin for a conversation on Ayurveda – the ancient Indian system of holistic health.
Throughout the episode, we explore:
- What Ayurveda is and how it works
- The five elements and three doshas that make up your unique constitution Practical, everyday tips to support digestion, reduce stress, and promote balance
- The power of personalized routines, mindful eating, and Ayurvedic herbs
- How Ayurveda complements yoga, mindfulness, and modern wellness practices – especially for older adults navigating life’s transitions
Whether you're new to Ayurveda or looking to deepen your understanding, this episode offers accessible insights to begin implementing timeless healing principles in your daily life.
Tune in and discover how aligning with your natural rhythms can lead to vibrant aging.
#FriendsLifeCare #HonestlyAging #VibrantAging #OlderAdults #Podcast #HealthyAging #Ayurveda #HolisticHealth #WellnessOver50 #YogaTherapy #NaturalHealing #Doshas #AyurvedicLifestyle #VibrantAging
Resources:
- https://www.lexachernin.com/
- https://www.yogasecretspa.com/
- https://www.facebook.com/YogaSecretsPA
- https://www.instagram.com/yogasecrets/
Friends Life Care:
- https://www.friendslifecare.org/
- https://www.facebook.com/friendslifecare/
- https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/friends-life-care-/
- https://www.instagram.com/friendslifecare/
© 2025 Friends Life Care. All Rights Reserved.
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
In this episode of Honestly Aging by Friends Life Care VigR®, we talk to Eric Levitan, founder and CEO of Vivo, an innovative online strength training program designed specifically for older adults.
Discover how Vivo is pioneering a new approach to fitness in our later years – with small-group virtual classes led by expert trainers, customized modifications, and a supportive community that celebrates every milestone.
Eric shares the story behind Vivo’s mission, the science supporting strength training as we age, and how even small improvements in strength can lead to big changes in independence, confidence, and overall well-being.
Whether you're aging vibrantly yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers actionable tips, encouragement, and a hopeful outlook on staying strong – at any age.
#FriendsLifeCare #HonestlyAging #VibrantAging #OlderAdults #Podcast #HealthyAging #HealthyLiving #StrengthTraining #Vivo #Fitness #AgeWell #ActiveAging #StrengthInAging #FitnessOver50
Resources:
- https://teamvivo.com/
- https://www.facebook.com/teamvivo/
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/team-vivo
- https://instagram.com/teamvivofitness
- http://www.twitter.com/teamvivofitness
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-levitan-238657/
Friends Life Care:
- https://www.friendslifecare.org/
- https://www.facebook.com/friendslifecare/
- https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/friends-life-care-/
- https://www.instagram.com/friendslifecare/
© 2025 Friends Life Care. All Rights Reserved.
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Wednesday Apr 02, 2025
Join us for an engaging episode of Honestly Aging by Friends Life Care VigR® as we explore the world of Tai Chi with Professor Mitch Goldfarb, an expert in mindfulness, meditation, and movement.
In this episode, you'll learn:
- The foundational philosophies of Tai Chi
- How Tai Chi promotes balance, harmony, and mindfulness
- Practical exercises to cultivate inner peace and well-being
- A guided 15-minute Tai Chi flow session
Professor Mitch shares how Tai Chi can enhance creativity, reduce stress, and reconnect us to our authentic selves. Plus, don’t miss out on his FREE weekly Tai Chi flow class on Zoom!
Resources & Links:
- Learn more about Professor Mitch: mitchgoldfarb.com/taichiarts
- Join FREE virtual Tai Chi flow classes on Mondays from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM: https://zoom.us/j/99311844754?pwd=TTZ1Vk1kUGJMaWZUUUFacGJnNTdjdz09
- Pass Code 344770
- Explore Professor Mitch’s book Tai Chi and the Art of Mindfulness: https://www.amazon.com/Tai-Chi-Art-Mindfulness-Essential/dp/1793125740
Connect with Professor Mitch on social media:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitch-goldfarb-4706724/
- https://www.facebook.com/taichiarts1/
- https://twitter.com/MitchGoldfarb
#FriendsLifeCare #HonestlyAging #VibrantAging #OlderAdults #Podcast #TaiChi #MindfulMovement #Wellness #HealthyAging #Mindfulness
© 2025 Friends Life Care. All Rights Reserved.
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
In this episode of Honestly Aging by Friends Life Care VigR®, we’re joined by Dr. Rachael Thompson, Doctor of Chiropractic and owner of Impact Chiropractic in Malvern, PA. Dr. Rachael shares her journey into chiropractic care, inspired by her family's experience, and explains how gentle, modern techniques – like the Torque Release Technique – can support mobility, balance, and overall well-being as we age.
Learn how chiropractic adjustments can help reduce fall risk, improve posture, and even address issues beyond back pain, such as Vertigo and digestive health. Dr. Rachael also dispels common misconceptions about chiropractic care and offers insights on what new patients can expect when seeking treatment.
Tune in and learn about the role of chiropractic care in vibrant aging!
#FriendsLifeCare #HonestlyAging #VibrantAging #OlderAdults #Podcast #HealthyAging #ChiropracticCare #ImpactChiropractic #ChiropracticHealth #Wellness #SpineHealth #NaturalHealing #PainRelief #Balance #FallPrevention #SeniorWellness #HealthyLiving #AgeWell #HolisticHealth #TorqueReleaseTechnique #BetterMobility #ActiveAging #ChiropracticForSeniors
Resources:
- https://goimpactchiro.com/
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachael-thompson-dc-aaa016121/
- https://www.facebook.com/impactexton
- https://www.instagram.com/impactchiropracticmalvern/
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/impact-chiropractic/
Friends Life Care:
- https://www.friendslifecare.org/
- https://www.facebook.com/friendslifecare/
- https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/friends-life-care-/
- https://www.instagram.com/friendslifecare/
© 2025 Friends Life Care. All Rights Reserved.
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
Wednesday Mar 05, 2025
In this episode of Honestly Aging by Friends Life Care VigR®, we welcome Jay Hilliard, a Friends Life Care Plan counselor with over 20 years of experience, to discuss "The Perfect Recipe for Vibrant Aging". Throughout the episode, we cover topics like financial planning, living arrangements, social connections, and finding purpose as we age.
Jay also shares his insights on creating a life filled with vitality, independence, and resilience while preparing for the challenges that come with aging. From tips on saving for retirement to advice on organizing critical paperwork and maintaining a sense of purpose, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and heartfelt stories.
Key Topics Covered:
- The importance of financial planning for retirement.
- Choosing the right living environment for your later years.
- Maintaining purpose, well-being, and strong social connections.
- The emotional and financial benefits of planning ahead with Friends Life Care.
Don't miss Jay's personal reflections on vibrant aging and his plans for a fulfilling retirement, including family time, hobbies, and the joy of becoming a grandparent.
#FriendsLifeCare #HonestlyAging #VibrantAging #OlderAdults #Podcast #HealthyAging #RetirementPlanning #IndependentLiving #AgingGracefully #FinancialPlanning #Wellness #ActiveLifestyle #HealthyLiving #PurposefulLife #AgingWisdom #PlanAhead
Resources:
- https://www.friendslifecare.org/about-us/plan-counselors/jay-hilliard/
- https://www.friendslifecare.org/
- https://www.facebook.com/friendslifecare/
- https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/friends-life-care-/
- https://www.instagram.com/friendslifecare/
© 2025 Friends Life Care. All Rights Reserved.