After years toiling away in the office, retirement is something everyone should look forward to. Whether you want some peace and quiet, or to tick a few things off your bucket list, retirement planning is vital to getting the lifestyle you deserve. Looking for help with your retirement planning? Our retirement guide has everything you need to get your new life started!
With darker days and colder nights, winter can be a difficult time for anybody. But as we get older, it becomes more important than ever to look after our health during winter. Beating winter depression isn’t easy, but there are loads of ways you can go about it. If you or your loved ones are worried about the impact of winter, you can learn how to fight the winter blues below!
Having worked in pensions for almost four decades, 61-year-old Stuart Revill knows all about the importance of planning for a comfortable retirement.
When you hear the word Cheshire, you probably think of its iconic Cheshire Cheese, but there is far more to this county than dairy treats. Surrounded by glorious countryside and magnificent gardens, it’s an ideal place to retire if you want to enjoy all that nature has to offer. Our retirement homes in Cheshire also have easy access to Manchester, giving you the option of balancing a lively city life with the peaceful benefits of the countryside.
As you get older, you may find that a good night’s sleep is harder to come by. Waking up in the night, feeling tired during the day and waking up too early are all signs that it might be time for a change. Sleeping is especially vital as you age, boosting your immune system and reducing the risk of health problems.
For a peaceful and enchanting retirement lifestyle, Hertfordshire is second to none. With its gorgeous forest land and countryside, Hertfordshire is amongst the most beautiful areas in the UK, with a wealth of areas to explore and walk through during your retirement. The stunning visuals on display in Hertfordshire have also made it an ideal spot for art and culture to thrive, with many film sets basing their productions here.
The gloom and cold of winter doesn’t just have an effect on our mood - it also puts a damper on our gardening! Sadly, winter is not a time where you can enjoy the blooming of beautiful plant life. However, that doesn’t mean there is nothing to keep you occupied.
Adeline Stunell is enjoying her Churchill Living apartment at Albert Lodge in Abingdon, where she is making a fresh start in a new place - just like her Huguenot ancestors.
74-year-old Jeff Dent and his springer spaniel Milo are making new friends and enjoying a new lease of life in their apartment at St Andrew’s Lodge in Chippenham. Their advice for anyone else considering a move is to do it now and don’t leave it too late.
After moving to Churchill’s new Goodwin Lodge development in Deal, 94-year-old Norman French feels he has found a ‘home from home’ and a new lease of life, and he couldn’t be happier with his new apartment.