Assisted living or memory care? If you’ve been exploring supportive living options for a family member, you may have been wondering which could be the best fit. At Friendship Village, we’re often asked about the differences between our community’s assisted living and memory care — including the level of support each provides and the distinct… Continue reading Choosing Between Assisted Living and Memory Care: What Sets Them Apart?
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When to Consider Memory Care: 5 Crucial Questions
Knowing when a loved one is ready for memory care can be one of the most emotional and difficult decisions you will ever have to make. But that doesn’t mean you have to navigate this on your own. At Friendship Village, we want you to know that you’re not alone — and we’re here to… Continue reading When to Consider Memory Care: 5 Crucial Questions
Creating Community: Senior Living’s Role in Reducing Loneliness
We all experience loneliness sometimes, but seniors can be especially susceptible to feeling isolated. And more than a few factors can cause our social circles to shrink — including having health issues that lead to a less active lifestyle or being retired and no longer having workplace camaraderie. For those seeking companionship and connection, senior… Continue reading Creating Community: Senior Living’s Role in Reducing Loneliness
Knowing When It’s Time: 4 Signs You’re Ready for Independent Living
If you’ve been thinking more and more about moving into an independent living community, there’s no better time than the present to explore this exciting opportunity. Of course, we know that a lot of thought and consideration goes into making this decision, but it doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. So, to help make things easier,… Continue reading Knowing When It’s Time: 4 Signs You’re Ready for Independent Living
Exploring the Services and Amenities at Independent Living Communities
As many independent living residents will tell you, one of the best parts of this rewarding way of life are the many services and amenities that come with it. In fact, it’s a lifestyle that’s often compared to living at one of the finest resorts. Because senior living communities offer so many benefits, this article… Continue reading Exploring the Services and Amenities at Independent Living Communities
Discover Your Essential Guide to Independent Living: Benefits, Types and Costs
Have you been wondering if an independent living community is right for you? This helpful guide gives you a concise overview of what this fulfilling lifestyle entails — including the many benefits you’ll experience, the different housing types available, and the most frequently asked questions about cost. The name really does say it all. Independent… Continue reading Discover Your Essential Guide to Independent Living: Benefits, Types and Costs
Loving Senior Living: How to Get the Most of Your Retirement Community
With a lot of thought and consideration you’ve made the move into a retirement community – congratulations are in order! Know that few of us glide into retirement living without a few adjustments. We have a few tried and true tips and tricks that can help you ease into your new retirement community and make… Continue reading Loving Senior Living: How to Get the Most of Your Retirement Community
Refreshing Cucumber Salad
Light and refreshing cucumber salad, perfect for a warm summer day!
Life Enrichment – The Crown Jewel of Friendship Village
Our Life Enrichment Programming is the Crown Jewel of FVK. Every day our amazing Life Enrichment Team provides a wide variety of fun and diverse events, with something for everyone!
Is Independent Living Right for Me?
The Independent Living Community is our largest community at Friendship Village. With 182 Village Apartments and 50 Garden Homes, there is something for everyone! For more than 45 years, Friendship Village’s fun and active lifestyle has attracted second and third generations of residents.