Informational Blogs
Navigating Retirement: Expert Advice and Resources at Friends House
At Friends House Retirement Community, we’re thrilled to announce that we’ve achieved Silver Status for Montessori Inspired Lifestyle® from The Center for Applied Research in Dementia. This recognition highlights our commitment to fostering a resident-centered environment, especially for those living with dementia. Most importantly, it reaffirms our dedication to enhancing the […]
Life in a welcoming, supportive environment brings meaningful benefits for well-being and daily fulfillment. At Friends House, our senior living campus offers friendships and activities that make every day more engaging. With nearby destinations in the Sandy Spring/Olney/Washington DC area adding to the experience, residents enjoy a lifestyle that’s rich […]
September is recognized as Active Aging Month, a time to celebrate the vitality and wellness of older adults. At Friends House, we are committed year-round to promoting the well-being of our residents through a variety of health and wellness initiatives that cater to both physical and mental needs. Our programs […]
Resident Stories
Voices of Experience: Stories Shared by Friends House Residents
Dear Friends, I moved to this beautiful campus 24 years ago, when I was 68. The first 22 years were spent in a 3-bedroom cottage. Now, I live in an apartment just steps down the hall from our meeting spaces and dining room. I love being a short walk away […]
When Hurricane Ian hit the East Coast of Florida in 2022, I was renting a floor-level condo in New Smyrna Beach. Even though I was six blocks from the beach, the flooding – which nobody expected! – produced five feet of water, for a week(!), in my apartment. All my […]
I’m sure many of you remember the topsy-turvy experience of leaving behind your old way of life to move here to Friends House. Even when it is “the right thing to do,” the process of moving is what the experts call “one of life’s major stressors.” And we certainly experienced […]
