Lifestyle & Community

Pam, Rosie & Rebecca – Hughenden Gardens

Moving to Hughenden Gardens marked the beginning of a new chapter, not just for Pam, but for her whole family. Joined by daughter Rosie and granddaughter Rebecca, three generations share how making the decision together transformed Pam’s life and brought peace of mind to every generation.

Pat & Bill – Sunley Court

Siblings Pat and Bill, who both live at Sunley Court, have found real comfort in being just across the hall from one another. Here they share what it’s meant to reunite in later life, how they support each other every day, and what they believe their parents would think about them living together again. 

Candace & Mildred – Hughenden Gardens

Nan has a social schedule which is as busy as mine, or busier and I love that for her! It’s so reassuring to see her enjoying herself and surrounded by great people. I don’t have to be in “bodyguard mode” anymore, and that’s a big relief.

John – Wixams

For someone living with dementia, being here is so much better than trying to manage out in the wider community. The care team know me and understand what I need, and they offer support in a respectful, low-key way.

Anne – Lark Hill Village

In 1958 I won the first ever Commonwealth Winter Games. Now I’ve retired I keep busy at Lark Hill. I volunteer for a memory group, attend quiz nights, pétanque, curling, and Otago classes.

Margaret – St Oswald’s Village

At this stage, you don’t expect things to get better—you prepare for the decline. But it feels like someone has turned the sunshine back on for me. It’s absolutely amazing.

Ricky – St Oswalds

I arrived at my home in St Oswald’s Village in Gloucester, a shadow of a man...Over the next two and a half years through the care, attention and genuine support given to me by ExtraCare I was turned from a shell of a man into the example I am today. Moving into St Oswald’s has transformed my life.

Jim – Hughenden Gardens Village

Our experience has been so much better than we anticipated, it’s difficult to put into words the sense of freedom and liberation, there’s just something about it that frees you up. What did you do on New Years Eve? We danced the night away to Showaddywaddy, how’s that for living?