The Power of Friendship as We Age

Pilates for Strength, Balance, and Healthy Aging

In this episode of Honestly Aging, we welcome Pilates instructor Jule Lane for a conversation about how Pilates can support strength, balance, posture, and confidence as we age. Jule shares the origins of Pilates, explains why it's a uniquely adaptable form of movement, and breaks down how it can help older adults build core stability, reduce fall risk, improve mobility, and feel more at home in their bodies.  Throughout the conversation we explore both the physical and emotional benefits of Pilates, from supporting bone health and easing back pain to reducing stress and helping people feel more confident and independent in everyday life. Jule also offers practical guidance on how to get started, what to look for in an instructor, and how Pilates can be modified for people living with arthritis, osteoporosis, or limited mobility. The episode concludes with a gentle Pilates demonstration focused on strengthening the core and supporting healthy aging.  #HonestlyAging #FriendsLifeCare #VigR #Podcast #PilatesForAging #HealthyAging #ActiveAging #AgingWell #Pilates #MindfulMovement #StrengthAndBalance #FallPrevention #MobilityMatters #WellnessForOlderAdults #AgingIndependently   Resources:  https://pranacollective.net [https://pranacollective.net/]  https://www.facebook.com/JuleLaneYoga/ [https://www.facebook.com/JuleLaneYoga/]  https://www.facebook.com/groups/pranacollectivenj/ [https://www.facebook.com/groups/pranacollectivenj/]  https://www.instagram.com/pranacollectivenj/ [https://www.instagram.com/pranacollectivenj/]  https://www.youtube.com/@julelaneyoga [https://www.youtube.com/@julelaneyoga]  https://www.linkedin.com/in/jule-lane/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jule-lane/]  https://www.friendslifecare.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Jule-Lane-Parana-Class-Flyer-1.pdf [https://www.friendslifecare.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Jule-Lane-Parana-Class-Flyer-1.pdf]   Friends Life Care:  https://www.friendslifecare.org/ [https://www.friendslifecare.org/] https://www.facebook.com/friendslifecare/ [https://www.facebook.com/friendslifecare/] https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/friends-life-care-/ [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/friends-life-care-/] https://www.instagram.com/friendslifecare/  [https://www.instagram.com/friendslifecare/]  © 2026 Friends Life Care. All Rights Reserved.

What It Means to Carry a Family Legacy

In this episode of Honestly Aging, we welcome Nina Foster, daughter of artist Harold Weston, for a conversation about family legacy, aging, advocacy, and her work preserving and sharing her father's art through the Harold Weston Foundation. Nina is also a Friends Life Care member.  Throughout the episode, Nina reflects on her unique childhood growing up in the Adirondacks with an artist father whose work would later become recognized as an important contribution to American art. She shares stories about family life, the role her mother played in supporting Harold’s career, and the inspiration behind preserving his legacy through the Harold Weston Foundation.  The conversation explores themes of family legacy, independence, advocacy, aging, and the responsibility of carrying meaningful work forward for future generations. Nina also discusses her own professional journey, including her work in volunteer leadership and patient advocacy during the early AIDS crisis, as well as the importance of planning ahead for aging and remaining connected to purpose throughout life.  As a special tribute, Nina honors fellow Friends Life Care member and poet Fred Dawson by reading one of his poems and reflecting on the creativity, curiosity, and lifelong growth that can continue well into older adulthood.  Viewers will also enjoy a guided look at several of Harold Weston's paintings and learn how the Foundation continues to preserve, promote, and share his artwork with new audiences.  For listeners, you can watch this episode on YouTube here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=33q9cpV38fk&list=PLkXUSD3jJC9HBnH4w24_Gr1LQgoNkSUhb&index=1]. This conversation offers insight into art, family, service, and what it means to leave a lasting legacy.  #HonestlyAging #FriendsLifeCare #VigR #Podcast #OlderAdults #VibrantAging #FamilyLegacy #LifeStories #HaroldWeston  Resources:  https://haroldweston.org/home [https://haroldweston.org/home]   Friends Life Care:   https://www.friendslifecare.org/ [https://www.friendslifecare.org/]   https://www.facebook.com/friendslifecare/ [https://www.facebook.com/friendslifecare/]  https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/friends-life-care-/ [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/friends-life-care-/]  https://www.instagram.com/friendslifecare/ [https://www.instagram.com/friendslifecare/]    © 2026 Friends Life Care. All Rights Reserved.

The Power of Friendship as We Age

Claudia Apfelbaum, licensed clinical social worker and founder of Claudia Listens [https://claudialistens.com/?utm_source=chatgpt.com], joins Honestly Aging for a heartfelt conversation about friendship, loneliness, resilience, and the importance of meaningful connection as we age.  We explore how friendships evolve over time, why social connection is essential for emotional well-being, and the ways older adults can begin building new relationships later in life. From navigating retirement and life transitions to overcoming isolation after loss or during periods of loneliness, this episode offers compassionate insight and practical encouragement for anyone seeking deeper connection.  Claudia shares reflections from her therapy practice and friendship support groups while discussing:  * The difference between solitude and loneliness  * How vulnerability deepens relationships  * Rebuilding social confidence after COVID isolation  * Why volunteering, hobbies, and shared interests can foster connection  * The importance of resilience, self-worth, and "befriending yourself"  * Communication skills that strengthen friendships, including listening and paraphrasing  Whether you are looking to strengthen existing relationships, reconnect with old friends, or build new social connections later in life, this conversation offers hope, wisdom, and practical ideas for cultivating friendship at every age.  #HonestlyAging #FriendsLifeCare #VigR #Podcast #VibrantAging #Friendship #ConnectionMatters #LonelinessAwareness #MentalWellness #PositiveAging  Resources:  https://www.claudialistens.com/ [https://www.claudialistens.com/]  https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-apfelbaum-35862611/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudia-apfelbaum-35862611/]  https://www.bluezones.com/ [https://www.bluezones.com/]  https://www.idealist.org/volunteermatch [https://www.idealist.org/volunteermatch]  https://www.usa.gov/agencies/americorps-seniors [https://www.usa.gov/agencies/americorps-seniors]  https://www.unitedway.org/how-you-can-help/why-volunteer [https://www.unitedway.org/how-you-can-help/why-volunteer]  https://pcacares.org/services/community-connection/volunteer/ [https://pcacares.org/services/community-connection/volunteer/]  https://www.philafound.org/engaging-volunteers/individuals/retirees/ [https://www.philafound.org/engaging-volunteers/individuals/retirees/]  Friends Life Care:  https://www.friendslifecare.org/ [https://www.friendslifecare.org/]        https://www.facebook.com/friendslifecare/ [https://www.facebook.com/friendslifecare/]       https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/friends-life-care-/ [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/friends-life-care-/]      https://www.instagram.com/friendslifecare/ [https://www.instagram.com/friendslifecare/]  © 2026 Friends Life Care. All Rights Reserved.

Tech + Care Coordination: Zemplee & Friends Life Care Study

In this Honestly Aging by Friends Life Care VigR® episode we welcome Mike Liskai, Director of Program Operations at Zemplee and Beth Morley, Care Coordinator at Friends Life Care. This episode explores the impact of Zemplee's passive AI monitoring system in the homes of at-risk Friends Life Care members, highlighting how non-intrusive sensors and data-driven alerts support independence, safety, and peace of mind. Hear firsthand experiences from the Friends Life Care pilot study, learn about the balance between technology and human touch in care coordination, and discover innovations on the horizon for aging in place.   #HonestlyAging #FriendsLifeCare #VigR #Podcast #Zemplee #AgeTech #CareCoordination #HomeSafety  Resources:  https://zemplee.com/ [https://zemplee.com/]  https://www.facebook.com/Zemplee [https://www.facebook.com/Zemplee]  https://www.instagram.com/zemplee_inc/ [https://www.instagram.com/zemplee_inc/]   https://www.linkedin.com/company/zemplee/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/zemplee/]  https://www.youtube.com/@zemplee6567 [https://www.youtube.com/@zemplee6567]   https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-liskai/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-liskai/]   https://www.friendslifecare.org/about-us/care-coordinators/beth-morley/ [https://www.friendslifecare.org/about-us/care-coordinators/beth-morley/]   https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-morley-msw-cdp-flc-cca-9749b8109/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-morley-msw-cdp-flc-cca-9749b8109/]   Friends Life Care:  https://www.friendslifecare.org/ [https://www.friendslifecare.org/]        https://www.facebook.com/friendslifecare/ [https://www.facebook.com/friendslifecare/]       https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/friends-life-care-/ [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/friends-life-care-/]      https://www.instagram.com/friendslifecare/ [https://www.instagram.com/friendslifecare/]  © 2026 Friends Life Care. All Rights Reserved.

Turning Pages, Changing Lives: Historic Fair Hill’s Literacy Mission

In this episode of Honestly Aging by Friends Life Care VigR®, we explore the powerful connection between community engagement and vibrant aging with guests Kerry Roeder, Executive Director of Historic Fair Hill, and Jean Hurd, a Friends Life Care member and dedicated volunteer.    Located in North Philadelphia, Historic Fair Hill is a Quaker burial ground turned community hub, where literacy, green space, and social impact come together. Kerry and Jean share how the organization is addressing a local literacy crisis by reopening school libraries, supporting students through Reading Buddies, and creating meaningful opportunities for volunteers of all ages to make a difference.     Jean offers a firsthand perspective on how volunteering has shaped her own sense of purpose, while Kerry highlights the lasting impact older adults can have as mentors, role models, and advocates for the next generation.    Together, this conversation highlights how staying engaged, giving back, and building intergenerational connections can bring purpose, joy, and momentum to the aging journey.    #HonestlyAging #FriendsLifeCare #VigR #Podcast #HistoricFairHill #Community #EarlyLiteracy #Greening #OlderAdults #Volunteer    Resources:  https://historicfairhill.com/ [https://historicfairhill.com/]   info@historicfairhill.com [info@historicfairhill.com]    https://www.instagram.com/historic_fh/ [https://www.instagram.com/historic_fh/]   https://historicfairhill.com/news/ [https://historicfairhill.com/news/]   https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-roeder-8978b71b/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kerry-roeder-8978b71b/]   https://www.paliteracy.org/ [https://www.paliteracy.org/]   https://www.readby4th.org/ [https://www.readby4th.org/]   https://www.restorephillylibrarians.org/ [https://www.restorephillylibrarians.org/]     Friends Life Care:   https://www.friendslifecare.org/ [https://www.friendslifecare.org/]        https://www.facebook.com/friendslifecare/ [https://www.facebook.com/friendslifecare/]        https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/friends-life-care-/ [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/friends-life-care-/]   https://www.instagram.com/friendslifecare/ [https://www.instagram.com/friendslifecare/]         © 2026 Friends Life Care. All Rights Reserved.