The Villa Garden – A Resident Highlight

A truly creative person can take something that is meant for one purpose and give it a new one. Villa Road in Newberg is home to a bioswale: an area… Read More

You’re Not Just a Number: Friendsview’s Intent List

The Intent List: A Smart Step Toward Your Future Think of the Intent List as your first step in planning for a future at Friendsview. It lets our team know… Read More

100 Resident Activity Groups Inspire Employees

“In these times of development, the whole world runs and is hurried. But there are some who fall down on the way and have no strength to go ahead. These… Read More

Mental Health and Seniors

According to the Pan American Health Organization people aged 85 and older have the highest suicide rate of any age group. This statistic may shock many Oregonians, but it doesn’t… Read More

Ken and Sue Pruitt

Your House is a Declining Asset: Why Older Adults Should Consider Selling Now

Traditionally, a house is viewed as an asset. But is it? CBS MoneyWatch writers explain it best here: “The house itself, the physical structure that you built or bought, is… Read More

Friendsview resident smelling flowers

Your Nose Knows: Smell Loss and Brain Health

It can be surprising to learn that our sense of smell is linked to brain health. One in two people over age 60 may be living with smell loss, but… Read More

Just People

The best part about living in this retirement community is the people. Early on I discovered that there are no old people here at Friendsview. There are just people. People… Read More

Friendsview residents enjoying time outside

The Stigma of Senior Living

Has the stigma of senior living kept you from planning for the future or seeking the care you may need? If so, you’re not alone. Studies and polls show that… Read More