LIVE LIFE TO THE FULL
A four-page guide to the very best in residential care, in association with Anchor
Anchor is dedicated to privacy and choice
LONELINESS among older people is a growing problem. Living longer brings many benefits but it can also see many of us outliving our partners and friends. Age UK says there are more than 2 million people over the age of 75 who live alone and 1.2 million who are chronically lonely.
It’s not just bereavement that sets us apart – health problems can change the way we live, too.
And then one thing can lead to another, impacting on mental wellbeing, often causing depression, spilling over into physical ill health too.
There are support mechanisms such as The Silver Line – the 24-hour phone helpline offering information, friendship and advice – but the problem is still growing.
Anchor (England’s largest not-for-profit provider of housing and care for older people) stems that tide with a smile at its 121 care homes across England, places for those who simply want to live alongside prospective friends, but also for those who need a helping hand.
It has 50 years of experience and offers a range of residential and dementia care, making sure that we get the best out of life as we get older.
Anchor is dedicated to privacy and choice, giving you time to be on your own when you want to be, yet still helping to make loneliness a thing of the past.
All Anchor homes are committed to opening up links with the community and helping to make new friends. Many invite non-residents in for Sunday lunch or to simply enjoy a cup of tea and some company in a warm, safe and welcoming environment.
Anchor homes are modern and comfortable, relaxing while being fitted with the very latest facilities. They sit in charming settings, often in extensive grounds – the perfect place to enjoy the summer months.
And there are daily activities (arts, crafts, games, using an iPad) as well as regular events – coffee mornings, lunch clubs and open days as well as day trips to places of interest. The friendly, expertly trained staff make day-to-day life fun again. Care is tailored to the needs – and the desires – of the resident.
ANCHOR, whose homes are regulated by the Care Quality Commission, is a leader in dementia care and all its homes have a dedicated dementia specialist with carers trained to provide care that enhances quality of life.
Many Anchor homes also offer respite care for older people requiring temporary care and support.
This not only provides specialist care for the person concerned but can also offer their carer a well-earned rest.
Whether you’re simply looking for company, or whether you need a helping hand, when it comes to making the most of your golden years, Anchor care homes really do give you just what you want.