Barclay Friends

07/25/2025

🐾 A special visitor made the day a little brighter at Barclay Friends! Daisy and her human companion, Lisa Harkins (registered dietician at Barclay Friends) visited the Personal Care neighborhood. Residents enjoyed petting Daisy and shared stories and memories about their own beloved pets. Thank you Lisa for bringing Daisy to visit!

07/24/2025

Thank you Secret Gardens of West Chester for including us in this year's event! Don't forget to purchase tickets here: https://birdease.com/29749/register

Explore Barclay Friends' beautiful garden spaces on the Secret Gardens tour! Their comprehensive horticultural therapy program offers outdoor gardens, floral design, and sensory stimulation.

Here is a sneak peak of the garden area from their newly opened Memory Care area. For more information about the tour, visit here: https://birdease.com/secretgardensofwestchester 🌼🌱

07/22/2025

Are you a CNA thinking about your next step in senior living? Join recruiter Kayla Watson for a cup of coffee and conversation about careers at Barclay Friends. Dress in business casual attire or scrubs and bring a copy of your resume. Visit the link below for more information and to reserve a time slot!

📅 Wednesday, August 6th
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Starbucks | 1084 E Lancaster Ave, Downingtown, PA 19335

More information here 👉 https://hubs.ly/Q03y4t8_0

07/21/2025

Meaningful engagement can brighten each day for older adults living with cognitive change. At Barclay Friends, the Tovertafel — an interactive light projection system — is opening new pathways to connection, play, and joyful expression in the memory care area.

✨ Learn more: https://hubs.li/Q03xWP7M0

Discover how Barclay Friends Memory Care in West Chester, PA uses the Tovertafel to spark joy, encourage connection, and enrich the lives of older adults living with dementia.

07/19/2025

Every Friday feels a little warmer at Barclay Friends, where a gentle beagle named Ariel has made a lasting impression. Once a hunting dog, now a beloved companion, Ariel brings comfort, connection, and plenty of tail wags to residents and staff.

🐾 Meet the unofficial “Chief Cuddle Officer” and learn how her visits are creating joyful, meaningful moments: https://hubs.li/Q03xWLV10

At Barclay Friends, every Friday feels a little brighter thanks to a four-legged visitor whose gentle spirit and treat-loving personality have quickly made her part of the community. Meet Ariel, a 5½-year-old beagle whose journey from countryside hunts to Chief Cuddle Officer is a story worth shari...

07/17/2025

On Tuesday, Barclay Friends was proud to partner with Coastal Health Connections to welcome local professionals and community partners for an engaging networking event and open house. Guests explored Goshen Memory Care through guided tours and experienced live demonstrations of the Tovertafel—an innovative light projection system designed to engage adults with memory impairment through interactive play.

Coastal Health Connections generously provided Phillies raffle baskets, and together, we hosted a dynamic business card exchange that sparked new connections and collaborations.

It was a privilege to open our doors and share how Barclay Friends is reimagining memory care through meaningful engagement and innovation. The evening was filled with thoughtful dialogue, shared insights, and a collective commitment to enhancing the lives of older adults across our community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us—we’re grateful for your presence and partnership.

07/11/2025

Ariel, Chief Cuddle Officer at Barclay Friends, is sporting fresh a style today! Special thanks to her human companion, Senior Director of Philanthropy Crissy Bowden, for helping her model her new bandana.

07/04/2025

🎆 Wishing a safe and meaningful Fourth of July to all! Today offers a chance to reflect on community, connection and the values that bring people together. May the day be filled with good conversation, laughter, and moments to savor. 🇺🇸

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07/02/2025

👏🎉Congratulations to Taylor Foxworth and Carrie Ritrovato!

We are thrilled to announce that Taylor Foxworth, Recruitment and Retention Manager, and Carrie Ritrovato, Clinical Care Coordinator, have been named this year's Fellows Program for Leadership award winners! Their creativity, kindness, and leadership shine through in everything they do, and this recognition celebrates the incredible difference they're making in the lives of older adults and within the Kendal System. Grateful to have leaders like them helping to shape what's next. Way to go, Taylor and Carrie!

07/01/2025

🎉 Celebrating Excellence at Barclay Friends! 🎉 Today we marked a major milestone: a deficiency-free clinical survey from the Department of Health. Our amazing team continues to demonstrate their commitment to providing a safe, welcoming, health-focused environment for residents.

To celebrate, we enjoyed mouthwatering bites from Albie's Burger Truck- a delicious way to honor this achievement together.

06/27/2025

🏆 What an incredible day at Barclay Friends! Baseball legend Larry Bowa stopped by to spend time with our residents, families, and staff yesterday.

The smiles, stories, and memories shared made this visit truly special. There's nothing quite like the joy that comes from meeting a sports hero and hearing tales from the diamond! ⚾

Thank you, Larry, for taking the time to brighten our community's day. Moments like these remind us why we love what we do!

06/19/2025

Today, Barclay Friends commemorates Juneteenth — honoring resilience, freedom and the ongoing pursuit of equity. This day offers space to reflect on history and renew a shared commitment to community and inclusion.