Lifestyle
Innovation in care expected with the opening of KYN Hurlingham
Care-home innovator KYN is to open a new home in June next to the prestigious Hurlingham Club in West London KYN Hurlingham will provide a pioneering approach to care which prioritises the individual in a safe environment and offers them as much independence as they...
Father and son enjoying retirement together
It's not just young adults who are living with their parents for longer these days. A role reversal is going on among the over 60s generation too - with older parents moving in with their retired children. With one in four people set to be over 65 by 2050 (according...
How moving to a retirement community can rid feelings of loneliness and isolation
Loneliness is now widely recognised as a major issue in society which can severely impact health, well-being and confidence Research has shown that social isolation or loneliness in older adults is associated with a 50 per cent increased risk of developing dementia, a...
How to retire in luxury
Wealthy baby boomers have never had it so good when it comes to finding a luxurious retirement property Downsizers can upscale to a grand estate like Wildernesse House in Sevenoaks, where one-bed apartments, priced from £595,000, can come with a kitchen island and...
How to boost your self-esteem and make new friends in retirement
Nurturing existing relationships and making new friends are the most powerful ways to enhance mental health and wellbeing in later life New research from Retirement Villages Group (RVG) found that people over the age of 60 say friends boost their self-esteem (63%)...
Opening of Audley Fairmile – exclusive retirement development in Surrey
Located in the fashionable enclave of Cobham in Surrey, Audley Fairmile packs a punch when it comes to style and sophistication The latest member of the Audley family (there are 19 other retirement developments in its portfolio) is relatively small at just 74...
Why you should retire to the Lancashire coast
Nestled along the Lancashire coastline lies the delightful seaside town of Lytham, where you will find a vibrant, new retirement community The Sidings, operated by Adlington Retirement Living is in the heart of Lytham town centre, so ideal to explore its charm and...
How you can flourish by renting in later life
People are realising that renting in retirement is the best decision they've ever made In February Donald Chemney, an 89-year-old retired butcher, baker, soldier, and oil industry worker, moved into a one-bedroom property at Brook Court in Salford, Greater Manchester,...
Elysian inspires health-and-safety project with local schoolchildren
Pupils from a North London primary school have designed site-safety drawings for hoardings at a new retirement development In a visionary educational exercise inspired by Elysian Residences, pupils aged 7 to 9 from St Agnes RC School took part in a four-month...
How to Live Later-Life to the Full
Choosing to buy a property within an Integrated Retirement Community can help you live a longer, happier, and healthier life. You don’t have to take our word for it. The largest and most in-depth poll ever conducted of people who live in retirement communities in the...