RETIREMENT LIVING
FINDING A RETIREMENT COMMUNITY OR CARE HOME CAN BE OVERWHELMING. WE’VE PUT TOGETHER SOME TIPS AND IDEAS ON WHERE TO START GOLDEN YEARS Next Step The
A s a nation, in fact as an entire species, we are living longer than ever before. Great news for anyone hoping to spend time with loved ones and finish ticking off their bucket list, of course – but this expanded life expectancy also presents new challenges. With retirements now spanning decades rather than years, we need to think more carefully than ever about this stage of our lives; both where we will spend it and how we will fund it. When it comes to the former, there are options available for all budgets, tastes and needs in our region – from retirement
communities to home-shares and traditional care homes. In fact, the choices can be a little overwhelming for anyone considering the next steps for themselves or a family member. An increasingly popular choice for those in search of a sense of community are retirement villages, which balance independent living with readily accessible care. A fantastic example of this is BPHA’s Mill View complex, located five miles south of Cambridge in the picturesque village of Hauxton. Offering a range of luxurious, ready-to-move-into homes especially designed for over-55s, these one- and
A SENSE OF COMMUNITY Mill View retirement village is a development for over-55s, offering on-site facilities and support services
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