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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:

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Retire to the Scottish Coast

Make the most of retirement living with these popular developments situated on the Scottish Coast. 

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Deck the halls!

Christmas decorations from McCarthy & Stone's retirement living developments.

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Grand Opening of Squadron House

Suffolk's newest retirement living community is officially open

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Housebuilder Award Win

Foundry Place in Beccles named best in UK for Retirement Living.

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Gingerbread cupcakes with toffee frosting recipe

A recipe for spicy festive gingerbread cupcakes from our McCarthy & Stone Retirement Living Plus chefs

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Spiced Apple Porridge recipe

A warming bowlful of delicious and healthy spiced apple porridge from our McCarthy & Stone Retirement Living Plus chefs

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Bringing Assisted Living To Scotland & Wales

Check out McCarthy & Stone's new assisted living property announcement for Scotland and Wales! This is an exciting one for all our residents!

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Retirement hobbies: marathon running

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

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