Dear Friends, I’m Bob Dockhorn, and this past summer I began a two year term as President of the Friends House Seniors Association. What is the Friends House Seniors Association (FHSA)? Our purpose is to provide beneficial services […]
Dear Friends, Let me tell you about life at Friends House Retirement Community, where I moved three years ago. I’m sure everyone knows about all the wonderful advantages of living at Friends House, but I am most excited […]
Aging in place often seems like the natural choice for those who wish to remain in the homes they’ve cherished for years. However, while the idea might feel comforting, the financial, emotional, and logistical costs of modifying a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]