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Nearly 22 million older Americans fit the definition of solo agers, representing about 28% of the older adult population. As families become more geographically dispersed and Americans live longer than ever before, more people are navigating later life with less traditional family support than previous generations. To explore this topic more deeply, Friendship Village of …

Sandy W. was heading back to Friendship Village of Dublin from a community field trip when she realized she would be late returning to the Village. She had a busy night ahead and didn’t want to spend precious time sitting down in the Legacy Dining Room or waiting to order and pick up food. That …

Congratulations to our June 2026 Associates of the Month: Misty Buskirk and Sophia Dewald! Thank you to both Misty and Sophia for the meaningful difference they make in our community! Misty Buskirk | Home Care Services Concierge Since joining our Home Care Services team last fall, Misty has made a meaningful impact through her kindness, …

What is Montessori-Inspired Memory Care and is it Right for You? What is it, how it works, and what families should look for when exploring memory care options. You Want More Than Basic Memory Care Most families begin researching memory care after noticing small but significant changes. Conversations become harder. Routines slip. Safety becomes a …

How Rowan House Memory Care uses the Memory Disco program to help people living with dementia reconnect through music For families living with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia, one of the hardest losses is not memory alone. It’s communication. As dementia progresses, language and expression often fade even while emotions remain strong. It …

Congratulations to our May 2026 Associates of the Month: James Sorensen and Nancy Vaval! Thank you to both James and Nancy for the meaningful difference they make in our community! James Sorensen | Maintenance Tech For the past two years, James has been an invaluable part of the Friendship Village of Dublin team. He brings …

Most older adults notice small memory lapses from time to time: a forgotten name, walking into a room and losing your train of thought, or setting something down and having no idea where you left it. These moments are often a normal part of aging. But they can feel unsettling, especially if dementia has touched …

How to evaluate quality, ask the right questions, and make a confident decision, quickly. You Probably Didn’t See This Coming Most people don’t start looking for a nursing home until something forces them to. A fall leads to a hospital stay. A diagnosis changes everything. Or you’ve reached the point where everyone involved — the …

Learn when and how to start planning for senior living in Dublin, Worthington, Powell, Upper Arlington, and other Columbus suburbs. A good plan for senior living rarely starts with a crisis. The best ones take shape long before you need to make any changes. The need for planning might hit you gradually. Maybe you helped …

Congratulations to our April 2026 Associates of the Month: Michelle Jabukowski and Day Blackmon! Thank you to both Michelle and Day for the meaningful difference they make in our community! Michelle Jabukowski Michelle Jakubowski, RN, has been a dedicated member of our team for 13 years, consistently providing exceptional care to our residents. Working nights …