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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
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
My Kids Don’t Want My Stuff: Downsizing for Senior Living
Some call it right-sizing, others call it down-sizing, but at least one person calls it, “one of the most daunting, challenging, and important things we will do in our later… Read More
Two Generations Connect
by Sherry Macy Friendsview’s close proximity to a major university offers residents multiple opportunities for intergenerational connections. Audit a class, build team spirit and cheer for the Bruins, worship at… Read More
Why Friendsview? Why Now?
by Marj KaiserFriendsview “Founder” Jeff and I had both reached our mid-fifties when we moved to Oregon in 2008. He had already retired, but I continued to work. The “12… Read More
Staying Young at Heart
By Frances Richey—Friendsview resident One of the things that attracted me to moving to the fifth floor Manor at Friendsview in 2013 was having George Fox University conveniently located across… Read More
Foster Friends for the Win!
by Sherry Macy Karla Holveck and I anticipated a lively conversation about Foster Friends as we waited in line at Chapters, a popular downtown Newberg coffee shop. Karla and her… Read More
