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When Ellen Gilbert joined the Barclay Friends Board of Directors five years ago, she brought with her a deep commitment to service and a belief in the power of community.…

For Head Chef Evan Neal, food has always been more than a profession; it’s a lifelong passion rooted in creativity, connection, and care. At Barclay Friends, Evan contributes his skills…

Planning for the future can feel overwhelming, especially when legal terms and complex decisions are involved. To help make sense of it all, Chari M. Alson, Equire, a certified elder…

Residents at Barclay Friends brought home multiple award ribbons in the 76th Goshen Country Fair’s Floral Exhibition. This year marked a decade that residents have participated in the event. Residents…

When Senior Director of Sales and Marketing Paige Meacham first noticed the signs of cognitive change in her mother, she began a journey familiar to many families; exploring options for…

Barclay Friends’ mission is to provide a continuum of services to older adults, with a focus on compassion and kindness, excellence, and continuous improvement. For a quarter century, one team…

Thirteen years into her nursing career, Director of Nursing Maria Kiwagama is undoubtedly one of the most celebrated professionals at Barclay Friends. Beyond her luminous eyes and joyful spirit, her…

At Barclay Friends, every Friday feels a little brighter thanks to a four-legged visitor whose gentle spirit and treat-loving personality have quickly made her part of the community. Meet Ariel, a 5½-year-old beagle whose journey from countryside hunts to Chief Cuddle Officer is a story worth sharin

Meaningful engagement can brighten each day and spark joy for older adults living with cognitive change. At Barclay Friends, a welcoming senior living community offering memory care in West Chester, Pennsylvania, a unique technology is transforming the way residents connect, play, and experience mom