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What Families are Saying about Barclay Friends

One of the greatest compliments we can receive is hearing from residents and families about the positive impact our team has made in their lives. We are grateful for the…

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The Whole-Person Approach to Senior Living

When we think about care for older adults, it’s easy to focus on their physical needs first. We can usually manage things like medication, mobility, and safety. But we find…

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Navigating Guilt: A Guide for Deciding to Move Your Parents into a Care Facility

Deciding to move a parent into a senior living or personal care community isn’t easy. The decision often comes with a sense of guilt and questions about whether it’s too…

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Employee Spotlight: Creating Meaningful Moments at Barclay Friends

At Barclay Friends, the people who work here shape daily life in ways that are often quiet, thoughtful, and deeply human. In this employee spotlight, Matt Rottman, Memory Care Coordinator…

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Employee Spotlight: Judy Rivers

Recently celebrating her third anniversary at Barclay Friends, Judy Rivers brings care, attentiveness, and genuine connection to each day as a dining server. Her role goes far beyond serving meals;…

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5 Benefits of Moving to an Assisted Living Community

Choosing to move from a long-time residence to an assisted living community or personal care home like Barclay Friends can be emotionally complex, and it often involves careful consideration by…

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From Personal to Professional: A Story of Supporting a Parent with Memory Loss

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…

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Maria Kiwagama: Leading on the Nursing Stage at Barclay Friends

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…

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Essential Questions to Ask When Exploring Personal Care and Assisted Living Communities

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…

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