Life Stories

Stories from our communities

Our residents are at the heartbeat of our retirement communities. Here they share their stories of why a move to Birchgrove was the right choice for them.

I'm a free agent

The home that we live in is so much more than just bricks and mortar. So making the decision to move has to be well considered and the right choice.

We caught up with Agnes recently to find out a little more about her, and what factors lay behind her recent move to Queensgate Apartments, Sidcup. 

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Elizabeth’s story

Supporting a parent as well as balancing the demands of family life can be challenging. But having someone there to share the load with you can make all the difference. Here’s a daughter’s tale of how she supported her mother in a move to an apartment designed to preserve her independence and help her meet the challenges of ageing. 

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Prepared to move forward

Sylvia had been thinking about moving into a retirement community for quite some time and wanted to thoroughly consider all her options. A leaflet came through her door from Birchgrove which make her curious. And the rest, as they say, is history. Here's her story.

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