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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

One of the most meaningful reasons older adults choose to join a personal care community such as Barclay Friends is connection. As individuals grow older, opportunities for social interaction can…

For individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, thoughtfully designed environments can make a meaningful difference in daily life. Memory care neighborhoods offer more than safety and…

Choosing a community to support day-to-day life as needs evolve is an important decision—one that goes far beyond floor plans or meal options. For older adults and their families, it’s…