The advantages of moving to a retirement village 5 Reasons to move to a retirement village
There are a number of reasons why you should consider moving to a retirement village in later life – social community, maintenance-free, support and security, onsite facilities, independence, and rightsizing to name just a few.
Below are the 5 main reasons which people have given us over the years as to why they moved to a retirement village.
A social retirement community with lots going on
One of the main reasons people consider a move to a retirement village in later life is for the excellent social life it offers. Being surrounded by like-minded neighbours is not only reassuring but also a great opportunity to make new friends.
Whether it is meeting up for a coffee, learning a new skill or enjoying a sumptuous meal in the restaurant, there are so many opportunities to meet with old and new friends. And don’t think retirement communities are ‘old age ghettos’ – they are far from it. Yes, the people living there are in their later years but the staff, families (including grandchildren) and visitors make it a truly multi-generational environment.
Facilities available at a retirement village
Imagine having a restaurant and bar right on your doorstep? Well at a retirement village such as Cinnamon Eden Court, Eastcote Park or Emerson Park, then that’s exactly what you will have.
Fancy a bit of pampering? Then head to the hair & beauty salon. Want to enjoy a coffee and pastry whilst reading the morning paper? Then the cafe bar is the place for you. Living in a retirement village gives you easy access to amazing facilities you could only dream of.
Independent later living with support
Retaining independence is important to everyone, and a move to a retirement village makes this so much easier. Yes, there’s the reassurance of the Cinnamon Team onsite 24-hours a day should the need arise but it’s the other support services that can help improve your life as well.
For example, the in-house transport service and driver means that if you no longer have a car, getting out and about is easy. Should you have an IT query or would like someone to take delivery of a parcel if you are out, then the reception and concierge service are there to help.
Hassle-free later life living
As you get older, concerns over property maintenance, gardening and daily chores increase. But when you live in an integrated retirement community all of these things are taken care of meaning you can live life to the full and focus on the things that are important to you.
Flexible care that a retirement village can provide
Nobody knows what the future may hold so flexibility and adaptability to meet different needs is always important. At Cinnamon we know the importance of continuum of care. This means we provide a choice of living options which not only suit your needs now but, just as importantly, the best options should your needs change. For this reason, all our villages include retirement apartments for an independent lifestyle plus the reassurance of a care home should you require 24-hour care in the future. There is also the ‘security’ that residents feel, not only by the high-tech CCTV throughout the retirement village but also by knowing that there are staff onsite 24-hours a day.
In summary, a move to a retirement village such as Cinnamon provides what we all want in later life; a social community with excellent facilities, hassle-free living, along with support and care should it ever be required.
But most of all, it gives you the element of choice; choice of retirement properties, choice of facilities, choice of social interaction; choice of care and support and most importantly, the choice of how you would like to live your life.
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