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Look below to keep up to date on all the news about Friendship Village in Kalamazoo, Michigan. You’ll also find informative blog posts on topics of special interest to seniors and their families. Check back often!
November 15, 2017 | The Villager
Is It Less Expensive to Stay in Your House?
Many older adults say that one of the reasons they want to stay in their own home is because it is less expensive. Although…
Read MoreOctober 20, 2017 | The Villager
4 Ways to Start a Senior Living Discussion with Aging Parents
It may be a conversation you have been thinking about but keep putting off. Maybe you have tried but just couldn’t find a…
Read MoreSeptember 11, 2017 | The Villager
Helpful Tips for Downsizing in Retirement
One of the main reasons older adults put off downsizing or moving to a retirement community is dealing with all the “stuff”…
Read MoreSeptember 11, 2017 | The Villager
3 Must Ask Questions When Considering a Life Plan Community
Life plan communities, sometimes still referred to as a Continuing Care Retirement Communities or CCRCs, provide…
Read MoreSeptember 11, 2017 | The Villager
What is a “Continuum of Care”?
If you have been looking at various senior living options, including continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs, also…
Read MoreSeptember 11, 2017 | The Villager
Meeting Seniors Where They Are on Their CCRC Journey
A few years ago, I approached my pastor about a challenge I was facing as an adult Sunday school teacher: I was struggling…
Read MoreSeptember 11, 2017 | The Villager
Is “Aging Independently” a Myth?
A recent article in PBS Newshour entitled “How to Stay Out of a Nursing Home and Age Independently” discusses a study out of…
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