The Quaker Approach to Aging: Care, Support, and Meaning

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The Quaker Approach to Aging: Care, Support, and Meaning

Honestly Aging by Friends Life Care VigR®

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The Quaker Approach to Aging: Care, Support, and Meaning

Aging is more than growing older – it’s an opportunity for wisdom, connection, and meaning. In this episode of Honestly Aging by Friends Life Care VigR®, we welcome Sheila Smolens Sorkin, Aging Support Coordinator at Philadelphia Yearly Meeting (PYM), to explore the Quaker approach to aging, care, and support. Together, we discuss: The Quaker values that shape aging services 10 key areas of aging — from emotional care to financial security How to age in place successfully and plan ahead with intention Compassionate conversations around death and dying Finding purpose in retirement and nurturing spiritual gifts Sheila draws on decades of experience in social work, long-term care, and nonprofit leadership, sharing resources like Quaker Aging Resources, grants available through PYM, and practical tools for individuals, families, and communities. Whether you're aging yourself, supporting a loved one, or simply Quaker-curious, this episode offers insights and inspiration for living with vitality, independence, growth, and resilience. Subscribe to Honestly Aging by Friends Life Care VigR® for more conversations on vibrant aging: https://www.friendslifecare.org/podcast If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to like, share, and subscribe. Leave us a comment with your reflections – how do you define meaningful aging? #Aging #QuakerValues #VibrantAging #FriendsLifeCare #HonestlyAging #PhiladephiaYearlyMeeting #PYM #Quakerism #QuakerAging #Podcast #AgingWithPurpose Resources: https://www.pym.org/ https://www.quakeragingresources.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheila-sorkin-8946a17/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/philadelphia-yearly-meeting/ https://www.facebook.com/QuakersPYM/ https://www.instagram.com/quakerspym/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw5GG0hfRjRSb-40lhbVE6Q https://twitter.com/QuakersPYM/ 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.