vy Grimsteed, a resident at our
Sandhurst development, recently
turned 100 years old, and she credits
her longevity to her independence.
“I don’t want to be a burden to anyone.” Ivy
makes it clear that even at her age she feels
fully capable of doing most things on her own,
however plenty of other residents at Sandhurst
do drop in regularly to check up on her.
Ivy was windowed over 25
years ago, and has been fiercely
independent her whole life.
Having moved to Sandhurst
over three years ago, she
does however join her fellow
residents in various activities.
The on-site Lifehost remarked
that Ms Grimsteed is very well
liked in the community.
But Ivy’s favourite thing about
the community is that she
doesn’t need to rely on her new friends; she
cooks and cleans for herself the majority of the
time, and doesn’t require a carer. “I think that
the key to living to my age is eating healthy, and
cooking!” And when she is feeling sociable, she
can simply check what events are being run each
week, like chair yoga and coffee mornings, and
head to the communal lounge to join in.
Independent living at Sandhurst is designed
in line with all Pegasus developments to make
residents' lives easier, without asking them to
give up their independence. An on-site Lifehost
is the first point of contact for any maintenance,
and organises fun events and activities for the
residents on a weekly basis. Residents also have
peace of mind with gated parking, a video door
entry system, CCTV and a 24-hour emergency
call system, plus wearable alarm buttons.
Residents are still able to enjoy the privacy of
their own home, and live as independently as
they wish to, with the option for help if it’s
needed. Social activities lead to many older adults
finding they are more active and social in our
developments than they would
be if they lived in their family
home.
Despite being a very self-
sufficient woman, Ivy did
originally move to Sandhurst
from Devon to be closer to her
daughter and family friends.
The move has been positive for
her as now she gets to spend
more time with them, and she
cherishes the chance to be
more involved in their lives.
She has also fallen in love with the local
Sandhurst area, as it has plenty of amenities
while keeping a cultural feel. Sandhurst has
some wonderful museums and independent
shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as acres
of stunning parkland.
How living independently
helps you live longer
“I think that the
key to living to
my age is eating
healthy, and
cooking!”
To find out more about how living independently in a
Pegasus development, contact our sales teams.
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