insideKENT Magazine Issue 122 - June 2022 | Page 188

ADVERTORIAL
FINDING COMMUNITY AT

BIRCHGROVE

PEOPLE ARE LOVING THE EASE OF OUR RENTAL MODEL AND THE SPEED AT WHICH THEY CAN MOVE INTO A BIRCHGROVE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY . EACH APARTMENT IS INDIVIDUALLY DESIGNED TO MAXIMISE SPACE AND LIGHT . FUTURE DESIGNED TO MAKE IT EASY TO NAVIGATE , EACH FULLY FITTED KITCHEN HAS THE BIRCHGROVE TRADEMARK OF HIGH-QUALITY APPLIANCES AND WALK-IN SHOWERS . FINISHED TO A HIGH STANDARD , THE APARTMENTS ARE DISTINCTIVELY ELEGANT .
Meet Miriam . She is a retired primary school teacher who loves meeting people and making new friends .
Miriam is a social lady and throughout her life enjoyed a large group of friends . She and her husband made a comfortable life together . They enjoyed living in their home for over 60 years . But over time , circumstances have changed . Miriam lost her husband four years ago . Her circle of friends dwindled as people moved out of the area or passed away . This left Miriam without company and isolated from her family . Her children wanted to help her , but they lived hours away .
Miriam sought a new community and new friends . At Woodbank Apartments she has found both . She lives among likeminded people . A ready-made group of friends to enjoy chatting and relaxing with . It is easy to meet new people and there is plenty to do . A leisurely woodland walk on the grounds perhaps . Or maybe attending one of the regular events and activities planned by the Woodbank team .
Besides all the on-site facilities , Woodbank Apartments are situated in the lovely village of Hook Heath near Woking . The village has a mix of shops and restaurants to offer . Miriam loves being in the centre of all this activity .
Of course , Miriam enjoys retreating to her well-appointed , comfortable and private apartment at the end of the day .
All apartments come with a fully fitted kitchen , but this doesn ’ t much interest Miriam . She hates cooking . She doesn ’ t go hungry though . Miriam makes use of the Kitchen Brasserie , a modern on-site eatery . She can enjoy a meal by herself , with other residents or invite her family to join her .
Not only does moving to Woodbank Apartments suit Miriam and her social life , but it has given her son and daughter some much-needed peace of mind . They worried that they lived too far away to help if need be . But now , Miriam lives much closer .
Miriam ’ s family are also happy to know that each apartment is fitted with an easy-to-use digital telecare console . These clever little consoles make sure help is available at the touch of a button . There are staff present onsite 24-hours a day , seven days a week .
Miriam enjoys independence . But it is comforting to know that the Woodbank team offers extra assistance if she needs support with day-to-day living in the future .
If you would like to find out more about living at a Birchgrove retirement community , contact the team who will happily talk through the options and tailor something that works to support your individual needs . Call 020 3929 5599 or visit www . birchgrove . life .
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