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 […]
We planned to retire in Friends House fifty years ago. We often visited my mother-in-law when she was here. She loved it. I have not been a bit disappointed in anything. The Lodge is totally comfortable in that […]
I wasn’t ready to move! I loved my house on a quiet street in NW DC with a deck, a large wisteria tree, beautifully landscaped yard anda fish pond. So what was the problem? The bedroom and the […]
In September of 2023, Bob and I moved to Friends House. It all happened quickly, a mere five months after getting word a place here was available. We were still suffering the after-shocks of buying this place and […]
Wellness isn’t just about reacting to health challenges – it’s about building habits that support long-term well-being. At Friends House in Sandy Spring, MD, serving the Olney and greater Washington DC area, our senior wellness programs are designed to […]
There’s something about March that feels different. The light shifts. Windows open. Routines change. We clear out what no longer serves us and begin thinking about what the next season might hold. For many older adults and their […]
For many older adults (especially soloagers) living alone symbolizes independence, privacy, and the freedom to shape life on one’s own terms. Whether by choice or circumstance, aging solo often becomes a meaningful lifestyle built around routines, self-direction, and […]