Family home now too big?
AS we get older, many of us begin to feel that our family home is now too big and the constant maintenance is too much like hard work.
As a result, thousands of people aged 60 and above are now choosing to move to specialist retirement developments.
Living in a retirement apartment will provide you with the same kind of independence you previously enjoyed.
So you still do your own shopping and cooking, you can have family and friends to come and stay, you can continue to share those precious moments with the grandchildren and small pets are allowed in most developments.
Although maintaining independence is key, another benefit is the lifestyle that you can enjoy.
There are safety and security features in place for peace of mind and there is a lodge manager, who is a fantastic source of information and oversees the day-today running of the development.
And there is also an owners’ lounge, which provides a good venue for entertaining, taking part in organised activities or relaxing with a good book.
Most modern retirement developments are well-located for the local shops, town centre and essential amenities, including local transport.
And there are services available that can make selling your home and moving to your new apartment much easier.