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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!

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January 5, 2026 | Blog, Planning Ahead

A Day in the Life: Engaging in All Areas of Wellness for Seniors at Friendship Village

An apple a day is good advice, but on its own, it won’t keep the doctor away. Wellness is about more than what you eat (or…

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December 31, 2025 | Blog, Planning Ahead

Care Transitions in Senior Living: How Friendship Village Supports Your Next Steps

Making the decision to move comes with careful considerations at any age. When thinking about a senior…

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December 26, 2025 | Blog

Managing Expectations: Making a Senior Living Decision with Family Involvement

If you’re thinking about a senior living decision, you’re probably not the only one. In fact, experts suggest that 80…

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December 22, 2025 | Blog, Planning Ahead

The 4 Perks of Being Part of a Growing Senior Living Community at Friendship Village​

Growth at a community like Friendship Village brings about new and exciting things. What makes that growth in senior living…

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December 19, 2025 | Blog, Planning Ahead

Come Grow With Us: The Benefits of Joining the Priority Club at Friendship Village​

You know what they say about the early bird, right? Get in on all the excitement and perks of our independent…

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December 16, 2025 | Blog

Joyful Gathering in Senior Living: How Friendship Village Accommodates All Your Celebration and Hosting Needs​

At the most wonderful time of the year, thoughts of gathering with loved ones are often a mixed bag. The joy of…

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November 18, 2025 | News

Friendship Village’s Management Company stays on top as J.D. Power’s most-awarded senior living provider in the annual Senior Living Satisfaction Study. 

LCS ranked #1 in Independent Living, and #1 across all six factors of resident satisfaction for the seventh year in a row. …

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September 12, 2025 | Blog, Education

The Lasting Value of a Life Plan Community: Why Friendship Village Kalamazoo Is More Than a Rental Option 

As you explore senior living options, one of the most important decisions is choosing the right type of community. While…

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September 8, 2025 | Blog, Planning Ahead

Relocation Made Easy: Tips for Selling Your Home and Moving to Friendship Village Kalamazoo

Making the move to Friendship Village Kalamazoo means embracing a lifestyle of ease, security, and connection — but getting…

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