FROM WITHIN WELLNESS
“Friends Life Care isn’t just a long term care insurance agency. It’s so much more,” explains Patti Vogl, the newly appointed Care Coordinator for Landis Communities partner, Friends Life Care. “We emphasize wellness in all aspects of life and focus on putting programs in place to support an active lifestyle.”
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atti worked as a social worker in hospice care for nearly 20 years before coming to Friends Life Care, and this background helps her understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle for optimal health. “Tough one may think of a healthy lifestyle being mainly focused on physical health, there’s much more involved. Sound mental health, social health, and spiritual health play huge parts in assuring individuals lives are fulfilled to their utmost potential,” says Patti.
Patti is excited about getting to know members who live at Landis Homes, as well as members in the rest of Lancaster and Lebanon counties. One member, Lois Good, is a resident at Landis Homes and is a retired nurse. She understands the importance of planning for the future. “I knew we wanted to stay in our home as long as we could. Te idea of Continuing Care at Home really appealed to me. So we spent time talking with the Friends Life Care people and decided this was a tool that made sense for us. I am SO glad we did.”
Patti adds, “When I joined the FLC team, Lois already had her once per year annual wellness visit in the spring, but I still offered to meet with her anyways so we can get to know each other. Meeting with members isn’t just about assessing their aspects of living. Sometimes, it’s just walking and talking, listening to them, and supporting them.” Additionally, Patti tours the homes to make sure there are no fall risks or safety concerns. She talks with clients about everything that has to do with wellness. “We’ll usually discuss their social support system, what they like to do activity-wise, and what they do for exercise. A balance test and nutritional screening are also part of the visit.”
Patti and the team from Friends Life Care provide the peace of mind that someone is always there to provide guidance when more care is needed, in addition to finances when costs are needed to be covered. A Care Coordinator, such as Patti, is assigned to work with the client from day one, and will assist with achieving wellness goals and help coordinate any required care. Wellness activities and courses are available to members who are interested in bettering themselves.
“Friends Life Care clients are a close-knit group of amazing people who are doing everything they need to continue to live an active and full lifestyle,” says Patti. “As I am getting closer to the age of some of the members, they are making me aware of the things I need to be putting into place. I am grateful to be connecting with so many wonderful people.”
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