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Five of the best video-call apps for keeping in touch with family

Platinum Skies recognise that regular check ins with our residents help to protect the health and wellbeing of the individual and community. From an update on the residents welfare, to providing knowledge on how we have adapted our retirement living sites to follow the new government guidelines. As the current advice states that the UK…

Five ways to avoid getting struck by norovirus this winter

Nothing can completely keep the bug at bay but every little helps. A nutrition expert tells us how to build your defences from the inside out. If there’s one thing you really don’t want at the beginning of the year, it’s a bout of norovirus. Commonly known as the ‘winter vomiting bug’, this dreaded virus…

Meet Tony Jones – Platinum Skies, Interior Architectural Designer

Exceptional design standards and attention to detail are just some of the many hallmarks across all Platinum Skies locations. We have raised the bar on the quality and expectations of retirement living in the UK. Location is everything and it’s why we ensure that our picture-perfect surroundings are utilised as part of the full design.…

Being strong for retirement with new NHS guidance

New government guidelines announced this week recommend carrying out muscle strengthening exercises several times a week. This could range from lifting weights to dancing. Doing this could help protect our bodies from obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease and depression. Studies show that the natural decline in muscle mass and bone density starts at 50.…

Retirement Living and the Great Outdoors

What surroundings do you live in? Does your neighbourhood consist of grey stoic buildings without character or interest? If this sounds familiar then you’ll know how cathartic it can be to go away on holiday and be greeted with interesting places to explore, parks, local attractions and lovely towns. Retiring in great places Now, imagine…