Retirement used to be thought of as a time to slow down, but not anymore.

Today's retirees are globe trotters, adventurers, and social butterflies, embracing their freedom and enjoying life to the fullest.

Across Adlington Retirement Living communities, homeowners are living proof that life doesn't stop when work does. In fact, for many, it's just beginning. 

Adlington homeowner Frank, enjoyed exploring the world with his wife, Janet. Their first big trip took them to India and Nepal. "It was amazing. No mobile phones, no internet - just a real adventure" he recalls. They even encountered Sir Edmund Hillary at the Pushkar camel fair. 

They returned multiple times to Nepal and India, and also visited Bhutan, Burma, Vietnam, Cambodia, Australia, and New Zealand. Sadly in 2022, Janet passed away. Frank shares: "It took a while to adjust to the fact that I was a widower, I felt completely isolated. What I needed was a community." 

Frank found that community at Brookfields House in Newcastle-under-Lyme. "Once I moved in, I knew I'd made the right decision. I settled immediately and have made new friends." Frank has since reignited his passion for travel, returning to both India and Nepal.  

Adlington homeowner Frank, enjoyed exploring the world with his wife, Janet. (Adlington Retirement Living)

Homeowners Margaret and Keith met Roy and Rita on a Caribbean cruise. Through Roy and Rita, the couple also met Bob and Ann, with whom they embarked on adventurous flotilla holidays in Croatia and Greece.  

Now, all three couples live at Adlington Retirement Living communities. "It's lovely to still see each other," Margaret says. "We've visited them at their communities, and they've visited us here too. It's like a holiday reunion, but in everyday life." 

Homeowners Margaret and Keith met Roy and Rita on a Caribbean cruise. (Adlington Retirement Living)

Angela and Tim, Adlington homeowners, appreciate the practical benefits of retirement living when travelling. 

"We went away for a week, and it was so nice just to pack our things and shut the door, without worrying about anything. The security is great, the team are always here, and we know everything is safe when we're away." 

See Brookfields House in Newcastle-under-Lyme for yourself. (Adlington Retirement Living)

Adlington homeowners are embracing retirement like never before - enjoying the freedom to travel, the security of a safe home, and the joy of a vibrant community. Whether trekking the Himalayas or simply sharing lunch with neighbours, they're redefining what life after work can look like. 

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