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Happy Retirement at Elderton Place
  • Property advice

Shared Ownership helps senior couple buy dream home

Older Persons Shared Ownership saved the day when Norman and Moya wanted to move to a new McCarthy & Stone retirement apartment in Whitley Bay.

5 most popular retirement hobbies
  • Hobbies & interests

5 most popular retirement hobbies

We reveal the five most popular retirement hobbies according to our survey of 1,500 retirees. Discover the best retirement hobbies, as voted for by you.

How to help my parents plan for an active retirement
  • Friends & family

How to help my parents plan for an active retirement

If you’re thinking ‘my parents are planning an active retirement how can I help?’ our advice on planning retirement activities, and more, is for you. Read our tips now.

McCarthy & Stone Brecon Beacons waterfalls
  • Health & wellbeing

Our top five UK National Parks

We explore some of our favourite national parks. Perfect for picnics, long rambles and wildlife spotting.

Daughter talking to her mother about retirement living
  • Friends & family

How to talk to elderly parents about moving

Talking to elderly parents about moving to be closer, or to downsize can be tricky but it’s an important topic to tackle. Read our guide to having ‘the chat’.

Garden gnomes
  • Property advice

Inspiring interiors trends for over 65s

A new study of Brits aged 65 plus has revealed a list of interior trends for retirees, that are IN and the ones that are well and truly OUT.

Peter Hoskings
  • News & community

New Year Honour recipient is presented with his British Empire Medal

McCarthy & Stone homeowner Peter Hosking, who celebrated his 90th Birthday in September, has been named in the New Year’s Honours List for his commitment to supporting people with Prostate cancer. Find out more about his story.

McCarthy & Stone Marathon runner Mohamed
  • Health & wellbeing

Retirement hobbies: marathon running

Retirement living gave Mohamed the free time to run the London Marathon aged 70.

Brian Clements accepting cheque
  • Health & wellbeing

Local Club Bowled Over By McCarthy & Stone Donation