Informational Blogs
Navigating Retirement: Expert Advice and Resources at Friends House
Fall naturally brings a change of pace. The air gets cooler. Calendars begin filling with holiday plans. Outdoor projects wind down. And for many people, it becomes a good time to think about the months ahead. That can include practical things like preparing the house for winter, but it can […]
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 […]
Voices of Friends House
Insights, experiences, and reflections from residents and leadership at Friends House.
In the early 1990s, a passion for shuffleboard inspired resident Roger B. Farquhar (father of current resident Judy Farquhar) to promote construction of an outdoor cement court at Friends House. Scoring lines were painted, cues and biscuits (shuffleboard discs) obtained, and residents were soon enjoying healthy outdoor exercise coupled with […]
The person who had the greatest impact on my life was Stephen Ailes. I was 21 when I went to work at the law firm of Steptoe & Johnson, where he was a senior partner. I was quick to realize that working for a senior partner gave one not only […]
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 […]
