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  • Health & wellbeing

5 emotional stages of retirement

Did you know there are five emotional stages of retirement? Discover the emotional signs you need to retire with McCarthy & Stone’s expert guide.

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  • Hobbies & interests

Couple Forge New Friendships in Retirement

Leslie and Ann Harpin, 87 and 81 recently made the decision to move to McCarthy & Stone’s Isabella House Retirement Living development in Hertford. The couple are not only enjoying spending more time together, they also have a new group of friends who they refer to as their extended family. 

Are jigsaw puzzles an ideal retirement hobby
  • Hobbies & interests

Jigsaws Are a New Craze

They may not seem the most likely champions in the digital counter- revolution but jigsaw puzzles are certainly playing their part.

Infographic showing the top 10 small actions over-65s told us would make a difference to how lonely they feel
  • News & community

Tackling loneliness among older people

Using social networking sites, going for walks and joining dating websites are just a few of the ways the over 65’s are combatting loneliness, it was revealed today.

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  • Health & wellbeing

Walking

Let’s get walking! A daily walk can bring multiple health benefits, and prevent life-suffering disease too! Get your boots on today and step outdoors!

Are jigsaw puzzles an ideal retirement hobby
  • Hobbies & interests

Are jigsaw puzzles an ideal retirement hobby?

Jigsaw puzzles have surged in popularity and can offer many benefits. McCarthy & Stone explores why doing a jigsaw is one of the most popular retirement hobbies.

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  • Reports & research

Why Housing for Later Living can Make you Feel 10 Years Younger

A new report from a consortium involving McCarthy & Stone has revealed how a later living property can leave you feeling up to 10 years younger. Here, we’ve explained more about our findings and how retirees can get involved

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  • Hobbies & interests

Tuning in To Singing in Later Life 

A singing group comprised of retirees from McCarthy & Stone’s Chinnerys Court Retirement Living development in Braintree, is showing how singing lifts the spirits and can be good for your health. 

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  • Health & wellbeing

A user’s guide to health ratings

You can check how well a hospital performs, if a new GP surgery is right for you and whether a dentist is taking on NHS patients, courtesy of online searches. We show you how