I’d been looking at various types of accommodation for quite some time as I wanted to consider all my options when a leaflet came through my door from Birchgrove. It made me quite curious, so I visited the show suite with my daughter, who manages my finances.
Everyone we met was incredibly kind and I was immediately taken with a bright two-bedroom apartment which I now live in. It’s so spacious and has a balcony overlooking the gardens which are lovely.
I’m particularly pleased with the design of the kitchen and bathroom – everything is so user-friendly and of such high standard.
All the people here are so nice. The staff go out of their way to make us comfortable, and I enjoy getting to know my new neighbours and hearing about their lives. Living here means I can remain independent.
My daughter taught me how to use the computer so I can order my groceries online and walk to the shops, but really, so much is taken care of for us that we are really spoilt.
When I think of friends in similar situations, a lot of them hang on to their houses for their offspring. Then end up, with no choice, in a nursing home. I was very fortunate to get in just at the right time. If I’d delayed any further, I’d be stuck at home, very much on my own. Whereas here I’ve company, a new social life and plenty of opportunities to try new things like singing in the choir and armchair aerobics.
I’ve queues of friends wanting to see where I live because they see it as a novel concept, but as I say
‘you have to be prepared to move forward’
and make the adjustment whilst you can.”
