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Peace of mind in a community

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loneliness. Unlike with standard newbuild apartment blocks, owners will be surrounded by like-minded people with facilities such as an owners’ lounge, which offers a meeting point for socialisin­g and activities.

They help older people maintain an independen­t lifestyle, with features such as illuminate­d light switches and electrical sockets at a raised height. These will ‘future-proof’ the property as owners’ needs change.

This is a much lower maintenanc­e lifestyle than remaining in the family home. From building repairs to landscapin­g the gardens, all of these jobs are taken care of.

Apartments are fitted with a range of safety and security features, including camera entry systems, which help to reduce anxieties and worries.

And most are close to shops and essential services. It is proven that retirement apartments help promote health and general wellbeing. They are a great way of living independen­tly, but within a community. And above all they offer peace of mind, not only for owners but for their families, too. Easy does it A COMFY chair can improve life at home — and relieve stiffness, which might help general mobility.

There are types that tilt as one unit, while still having an independen­t back adjustment and separate leg adjustment. And there are chair beds that go completely flat to provide a more suitable alternativ­e to sleeping in a chair.

Drop-down arms can be requested to allow for side transfers. Pressure-relieving cushions can be built into seats. And while bespoke chairs, made after an individual assessment, remain a focus, companies often also offer a range of standard chairs at more affordable prices.

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Independen­t life: But within a neighbourl­y community

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