Healthy Aging

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Barclay Friends is making exciting strides with the Memory Care Expansion

With concrete poured and wall framing rising, the project is shaping up beautifully. Next on the agenda is the installation of Perky Pave, followed by the electrical feed setup. Expansion…

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Barclay Friends Launches New State-of-the-Art Memory Care Expansion with Wall-Breaking Ceremony

We proudly announce the commencement of a highly anticipated memory care expansion with a ceremonial wall-breaking! This landmark development underscores Barclay Friends’ dedication to enhancing care and support for individuals…

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Shedding Light on Seasonal Affective Disorder

New beginnings! New You! As you engage in festive shopping, listen to holiday music, and celebrate the joys of the season, take a minute to show kindness to those who…

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Bringing Cheer to Seniors This Holiday Season

For some, the holiday season can be less than merry and bright. While advertisements, light displays, music, catalogs and countless other media tell us it’s “the most wonderful time of…

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Holiday Gatherings Offer a Closer Look at Older Loved Ones’ Needs

Nearly 113 million people in the U.S. are expected to travel over the next several weeks to spend time with loved ones. Indeed, getting together with family is the best…

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Senior Fun in the Sun: Simple Tips for Maximum Protection

The physical and emotional benefits of being outside are undeniable, especially for older adults, and summertime offers ample hours and opportunities to soak up the sun and fun. Seniors Are…

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Brain Exercises Improve Cognition at Any Age

Just as physical fitness is essential to healthy hearts, lungs, muscles, joints, and every other bodily system, exercising the brain can significantly sharpen gray matter into advancing age. While seniors…

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When It Comes to Health, Laughter is No Joking Matter

Guy walks into a bar… That line starts many a joke, but there’s no funny business about the value of laughter. Beginning in the 1960s, multiple studies have shored up…

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Healthy Lifestyle Choices Bring Decline in Dementia

There is very good news coming out of a major study of over 60,000 people by the Harvard School of Public Health. Dementia has been declining by a rate of…

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