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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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What helps arthritis? Our useful guide
Over 10 million people live with arthritis or conditions affecting the joints. Discover what helps arthritis and how to ease your symptoms with our guide.
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Stay fit in retirement - aqua aerobics
Make a splash with your exercise regime and take to the wonderful world of weightlessness that awaits in the water.
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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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Our top five UK National Parks
We explore some of our favourite national parks. Perfect for picnics, long rambles and wildlife spotting.
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Falling in love in later life at our retirement communities
“It’s like being a teenager all over again!” Meet the people who found love in later in life after meeting in McCarthy & Stone retirement communities.
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Dating for over 50s: how to find love in later life
Love in later life can seem daunting. If you’ve been married for some years and are recently divorced or widowed, looking for love is a whole lot different today than it was back when you were young. But that’s no reason to be put off – you’re never too old to fall in love!
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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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SAD vs the Winter Blues: Everything You Need to Know About Both
Understanding the difference between more common dips in mood and seasonal affective disorder is important. In this article, we explore the tell-tale signs of SAD, as well as useful tips that will help lift your mood in the winter.