Care and Aging Program

The Care and Aging Program provides practical guidance and pastoral care to individuals, families and Meetings in the manner of Friends and in a way that nurtures the whole person on his or her life journey.This program has care of the Quaker Aging Resources project and is supported by the Care and Aging Coordinator, a licensed social worker, and social workers contracted with PYM.

Social Work Services: Our services support Meetings in their pastoral care of older adults and others who are facing challenges. We provide interventions including assessments, referral services and social work services for Meeting members in need or who may be at risk.

Programs, trainings and resources are available to support Meetings in attending to the needs of Friends as they navigate the spiritual journey of aging.

Grant Requests: The Care and Aging Coordinator also handles requests for grants from the PYM granting groups serving older adult Friends.

Care and Aging staff are George Schaefer, Care and Aging Coordinator, (215) 241-7068 • gschaefer [at] pym [dot] org and Tricia Coscia, Aging Resource Coordinator, (215) 241-7017 • tcoscia [at] pym [dot] org