Retirement Living
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 When it comes to choosing where to live in later life, there is a whole range of options, depending on individual circumstances. Whether it is help in moving closer to relatives, or finding the right retirement home/sheltered accommodation or even finding that dream property overseas, you are one click away from a choice of trusted suppliers.
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Ways to make relocating easier for your elderly releatives It may well be the case that you have chosen to relocate to a new home in order that you can accommodate the needs of an elderly parent living with you. Perhaps they are no longer able to fully look after themselves yet are still independent enough to live at home with family support as opposed to going into a... Read more |
Lifetime Homes a solution for an ageing population’s housing issues The UK population is an ageing one. Since 1983, there has been an increase of 1.5 million people aged 65 and over, compared to a 2% drop in under-16s. The fastest increase has been in the number of people aged 85 and over, those most likely to become vulnerable in terms of health, housing and independence. It has therefore... Read more |
What you need to know about moving overseas As a UK national, you have the right to live in any European Economic Area (EEA) country. If you intend to move to any other country, you should first visit the British Embassy website of that country for further information. Tax, benefits and pensions Before you move, you can: get a State Pension forecast - you can... Read more |
What can sheltered accommodation offer? Sheltered housing can offer you a range of services to help the elderly live independently with the added security of having someone to call on in emergencies.Sheltered accommodation is different from other housing because a scheme manager or warden lives on the premises or nearby. They can be contacted through an alarm system if necessary. Some schemes are... Read more |
Retirement Villages and independance for the elderly There has been a growing policy emphasis on promoting independence for elderly people, offering them choices, and improving their quality of life. Retirement villages appear to serve current policy agendas very well. They offer purposefully designed barrier-free housing with its associated autonomy, a range of facilities and activities that are not care related which generate opportunities for informal and... Read more |
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