Retirement communities can have an incredibly positive impact on both the physical and mental health of homeowners.

Reports show that unplanned hospital stays reduce and homeowners are more physically active, show reduced levels of isolation and have reduced anxiety. 

According to ARCO, the independent body that sets standards for retirement communities, when they move to a retirement community: 

• Homeowners experience a 75% increase in the amount of exercise done, and a reduction in falls within two years. 
• Mental health and wellbeing improves, with a 24% decrease in anxiety symptoms among owners, and only 1% saying they often feel isolated. 
• Average unplanned hospital stays go down from 8-14 to 1-2 days. 

 A thriving community can make a huge difference 

Trevor, who moved to The Sidings, Lytham, can see the health benefits of retirement living (Adlington Retirement).

Having spent his working life as a medical practitioner, Trevor who moved to The Sidings, in Lytham, can see the health benefits of retirement living. 

 "One of the big benefits of moving to a retirement community is the stimulus of other people at this time of life. If somebody has been on their own, as I know very well, you can sink into not wanting to do anything. 

"Looking back now, I didn't realise at the time, that's exactly what happened to me. The stimulus of moving into a place like this can be of great benefit. Physically it helps too. I make sure that if I can't get out into Lytham, I do two laps of The Sidings in the morning and the afternoon." 

He also appreciates the additional support that's always on hand. 

Trevor also appreciates the additional support that is always on hand (Adlington Retirement).

"Having support from the on-site management team played a part in my decision to move. I thought 'I can't be too proud. I'm getting old now and you never know what might happen'. We have the buzzers in case needed and I see one of the managers every day, they're on the ball all the time. 

"Another benefit is knowing you're safe. Quite a few older people have very little self-confidence left and I think that's bolstered by the staff here being so caring and thoughtful." 

Come and see for yourself 

Apartments at the new retirement community in Newcastle are available to reserve off-plan (Adlington Retirement).

Brookfields House, Adlington Retirement Living's new retirement community on Clayton Road, Newcastle-under-Lyme, is due to open fully later this year, comprising 75 stylish one, two and three-bedroom retirement apartments for over 55's. 

Apartments are available to reserve off-plan from the marketing suite, open Monday to Saturday, 10am–5pm. Get in touch to arrange a private tour by calling 01782 958850 or visit the website to find out more.

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