The power of planning ahead

There’s much to be said about the importance of planning ahead and it becomes increasingly more so in later life for several reasons. As you get older, time becomes so much more precious, and you want to make the most of that time you have left and focus your energy and attention on the things that truly matter.

Our health, that thing we take for granted when young, can start to let us down as we age and health issues become more common. But a little thinking ahead puts you in the driving seat and you can lessen the risk by doing things that help you take care of your wellbeing. Not just the physical stuff but the stuff that makes you happy too. Spending time with friends, family, grandchildren, sharing a meal with laughter and the warmth of good company.

Planning ahead simply gives you the opportunity to make choices that support your independence and autonomy as you age.

This could mean downsizing to a more manageable living situation that takes less of your time and effort and lifts the burden of home maintenance. Or thinking about transport connections and how you’ll get where you want to, should you no longer be able to drive. Or access to a community where you can connect with others and reduce the feelings of loneliness often experienced in later life. 

A Knight Frank Report “Retirement Living comes of age” finds that 25 percent of retirees want to downsize, yet the vast majority are put off by moving costs and the logistics. The Housing for Older People report by the House of Commons further suggests that people tend to look for a retirement property too late, when aged 75 or over. At that stage, so the report states, the moving process can be particularly overwhelming and emotionally draining.

Birchgrove, the specialist developer of contemporary retirement properties offers an alternative way – a new retirement apartment that you can rent. A rental home provides more flexibility and enables you to release the full equity from the sale of your property to boost your lifestyle and pension. Unlike most properties in the rental sector that aren’t adapted for mature residents, Birchgrove’s apartments are designed for people in later life.

Birchgrove, offers modern and spacious apartments in London, Kent and Surrey. Each individually designed to maximise space and light and has the Birchgrove trademark of high-quality finishes so that the apartments are distinctly elegant – with details such as wide doors and corridors for freedom of movement and wheelchair access, appliances at waist height for ease of use in the fully fitted kitchens and walk-in showers.

In addition, all apartments are fitted with digital technology to offer residents peace of mind and assistance if needed.

It’s never too early to start thinking about your needs, both current and future, so you can explore options that will suit your priorities.

If you would like to find out more about living at a Birchgrove retirement community, contact the team who will happily talk through the options and answer your questions.

Call 020 3929 5599
or
visit www.birchgrove.life

 

 

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