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As a retired industrial physicist, Ben James has enjoyed a lifetime of – simply put – making things.  “I have been immersed in metalworking throughout my career,” Ben says.  “Over…

If you are an older adult and are concerned about your elevated risk for heart disease and stroke, you should know that lowering your risk for these conditions may be…

In the natural serenity of Anne’s Garden, residents, family members, and supporters of Barclay Friends came together for the annual Garden Party, now enjoying its 17th year.  Attendees dined on…

Social Services Director Kim Coder has been leading monthly guided mindfulness meditation groups with residents that include body scans – a way to get more in touch with your body…

Aside from eating well, exercising regularly, and not smoking, another factor that determines whether we will age well is the influence of our parents’ lifespans. Recent research shows that those…

The near-disaster in Copiapo, Chile — 33 miners were trapped underground for more than two months — made headlines in August 2010, not only as a result of every man’s…

We know that eating a diet that is rich in fiber provides numerous health benefits.  The latest research indicates that intake of dietary fiber may actually help people reach old…

Barclay Friends’ 15th Annual Golf Classic was a great success.  Golfers and residents enjoyed the beautiful weather at our new venue, Whitford Country Club.  Participants were treated to a great…

What’s your favorite song? Every decade in history has fostered its own collection of Billboard hits. Movie soundtracks, religious music, Broadway shows — our memories and emotions are deeply tied…