David HopeNewly-weds David and June Hope moved into Wixams Retirement Village on July 5th. David tells us why moving into the village was the right decision for them.
Ann & Bill CobbBill was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia last year. Since then he has participated in a number of activities organised by the village’s Enriched Opportunities Programme including the Musical Exchange Project with City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.
Sheila LomasSheila Lomas, 85, moved into Stoke Gifford Village with her husband Brian, 82, in November. Sheila tells us how moving into the village has helped to improve her mobility.
Dick WhittingtonRichard Charles Whittington, otherwise known as Dick, 84, and his wife Beryl, 85, moved to Bournville Gardens Village over three years ago. Dick explains the benefits of living here and owning their own flat:
Victor ChanterDunkirk veteran Victor Chanter has brought a lifetime of memories with him to Lark Hill Village. The 97-year-old great grandfather recalls his childhood playing cricket on the cobbled streets of Yorkshire, and games of football with caps and coats put down as goalposts.
For further information on any of these case studies, please contact:
Lucy Clark, Communications Officer, on 02476 506011
lucy.clark@extracare.org.uk
Cheryl Flounders, Media Officer, on 07592 776 571 cheryl.flounders@extracare.org.uk
Richard Tower, Communications Manager, on 0772 055 3658 richard.tower@extracare.org.uk