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Living with dementia - Irene's story
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Dementia case study Irene’s inspiring story

Despite living with dementia, inspirational Irene, 93, is having lots of fun and adventures from her McCarthy & Stone retirement village, Cumbria. Read her story:

McCarthy & Stone woman wild swimming
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Wild swimming

If you’re looking for a new retirement hobby, cold water swimming has seen a huge surge in popularity. Find inspiration on getting started here.

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Bringing Children's Books To Life

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House manager keeps retirees safe and happy through challenging times

What has life been like for a House Manager of a retirement community for the over-60s during a global pandemic?

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Get together virtually this Christmas

Top tips for catching up with friends and family safely online throughout the festive season

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The most popular hobbies for retirees

The top retirement hobbies are revealed. Ever wondered what the most popular retirement hobbies are? We’ve done the research to find out. Get inspired by our top 5 hobbies for retirement.

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How to care for house plants

Read our expert tips on how to take care of indoor plants to create a beautiful green space in your house, including a guide to the best indoor plants.

TV's Fred Dinenage opens McCarthy & Stone Retirement Living Plus Development, Magpie Court
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In My View - Fred Dinenage

Sir Muir Gray on Keeping Safe - McCarthy & Stone
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Sir Muir Gray on keeping safe

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