Informational Blogs
Navigating Retirement: Expert Advice and Resources at Friends House
Floor plans are easy to compare. Square footage. Closets. Kitchens. Monthly fees. Dining options. Amenities. Those details matter, but they only tell you so much about what it would actually be like to call a retirement community home. If you’re wondering what to look for in a retirement community, some […]
When researching senior living options, you may encounter the phrase “continuum of care.” What does it mean, and why is it an important benefit of choosing a Life Plan Community? A continuum of care refers to the range of living options, personal services, rehabilitation and nursing support available as a […]
A recent New York Times article explored the growing interest in native gardens and “rewilding,” a movement that encourages replacing traditional lawns with landscapes that support birds, pollinators, and local ecosystems. At first glance, native gardening and retirement planning may not seem closely connected. But both begin with a surprisingly […]
Voices of Friends House
Insights, experiences, and reflections from residents and leadership at Friends House.
I was walking down the long 8th floor corridor from the elevator to the condo unit I had called home for 25 years. It was April of 2025. The hallway was a neutral color, nothing but numbers distinguishing one door from another. “I am alone and surrounded by strangers!” I […]
Who knew that retirement could be a time for transformation? And that one badly needed to make a shift in one’s life? Somehow I had missed America’s Civil Rights movement. But when I landed here at Friends House, the Diversity Committee was sponsoring a 2-3 month study group that presented […]
When Byron and I considered where we would live after retirement, we soon agreed on Friends House. We were familiar with the campus from visiting our friends Myra and Roger Wolcott and by service on various Baltimore Yearly Meeting committees. We knew that Byron’s Parkinsons would progress and we wanted […]
