Q&A: ExtraCare’s Aran Duggan on the retirement living pioneer’s sustainability journey
The team started its sustainability journey by creating an Energy Group, which focussed initially on obtaining reliable and robust data relating to utilities and fuel consumption across our locations.
July 6, 2023
Rediscovering purpose and finding your calling in retirement
Retirement is an opportunity to embark on a new chapter in life and a chance to pursue your passions. Here are some ways to help you find your purpose after retirement.
June 20, 2023
How to plan for healthcare costs in retirement in the UK
Planning for retirement is an essential aspect of financial management, and one crucial factor to consider is the cost of healthcare. As we age, our healthcare needs tend to increase, and although we’re lucky to have the NHS that provides a comprehensive service, it's still important to have a plan in place to ensure care needs are covered.
June 8, 2023
Why and how you should be prioritising finding happiness in retirement
One of the most important things to consider later in life, is prioritising finding happiness in retirement. Here are our top tips to achieving this.
June 1, 2023
Benefits of volunteering with ExtraCare’s Chrissie Morris
In honour of Volunteers’ Week, we sat down with our Charity Volunteers Lead; Chrissie Morris, to discuss the importance of volunteering, on both a personal level and for charities as a whole.
June 1, 2023
ExtraCare’s development journey: An interview with Hardev Thandy
Hardev Thandy is Head of Growth and Construction for ExtraCare. Here he discusses the changes in the development process over ExtraCare’s 35 years, his greatest successes, and how he sees the future of development within the charity.
May 23, 2023
Dementia Action Week: Dementia Diagnosis
In celebration of Dementia Action Week, we sat down with our newly appointed Dementia and Wellbeing Lead, Katherine Sweet to discuss this year’s theme “Dementia Diagnosis”, the benefits of early diagnosis and the support we can provide to our residents.
May 18, 2023
The generation game: Why intergenerational activities are so important for all ages
We discuss the importance of intergenerational activities in our ExtraCare locations.
May 15, 2023
Living in Solihull: Why it’s the perfect place to call home in retirement
In this blog post we look at why Solihull is the perfect place for retirees to call home for many reasons.
May 11, 2023
Thinking and Talking About Slow, Mindful Yoga
Susan Prosser who teaches Yoga at Solihull Village tells us about the benefits of Yoga and her role in teaching her classes.
April 5, 2023
Nutrition & Hydration Week: Do older adults need more protein?
There are many questions surrounding nutritional health and what we should be eating more of and eating less of, especially for those in their later years. What you put into your body directly reflects the output. From weight loss, to energy levels, to dealing with illnesses, you are what you eat springs to mind!
March 16, 2023
Nutrition & Hydration Week: Nutritional needs for older adults
In this guest blog post, our Wellbeing Advisors, Sheila and Kate cover all things diet and nutrition for those in their later years.
March 14, 2023