This was the heartfelt confession from
Jennifer Savin, Cosmopolitan magazine’s
Features Editor, when she first reached
out to us. Like many people, she was
apprehensive about what ageing might
bring and was eager to hear directly from
those experiencing later life. Her curiosity
led her to Bath Leat, one of our Pegasus
Homes communities, for an overnight
stay that would challenge her perceptions
of retirement living.
“Help! I'm terrified
of ageing!”
From the moment Jennifer arrived, it was clear
that Bath Leat defied traditional expectations.
Far from outdated notions of retirement homes,
she met inspiring individuals who lead full and
dynamic lives, engaging in everything from wine
tastings and art classes to Tai Chi and community
gatherings.
Jennifer described the experience as ‘eye-
opening’. Before her visit, she admitted to
having already set up a “facelift fund,” preparing
for the inevitable physical changes of ageing.
However, spending time with our residents led
to a transformative realisation: life beyond 60
is something to embrace, not fear. She saw first-
hand that ageing doesn’t mean slowing down
or missing out – it’s an opportunity for new
adventures.
The growing conversations around ‘positive
ageing’ is a welcome shift in the way we perceive
growing older. At Pegasus Homes we are proud
to be shaking off the misconception that painted
ageing as a decline. For too long, the beauty
industry, with its relentless quest for eternal
youth, has pushed the message that looking 21 is
the only victory. But perceptions are positively
changing.
What historically was viewed as a time for
slowing down, later living is now something many
of us are excited about; looking forward to a time
where responsibilities may be few, and time to
do what we actually want to be doing, is possible.
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