With approximately 55 million people living with Alzheimer’s and countless others indirectly affected, it’s something that we’ll all most likely brush shoulders within our lifetime. With World Alzheimer’s day on 21st September, this week, over 55 retirement villages such as Burnham Waters, takes a closer look at the importance of World Alzheimer’s Day and how to support the cause.
 

What is it Alzheimer’s Disease?

Alzheimer's Disease is a type of Dementia that affects the brain, notably the memory, thinking and overall behaviour. Early symptoms often include changes in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. Symptoms can eventually grow severe enough to interfere with simple and routine tasks. Alzheimer’s is the most common branch of dementia and accounts for 60-80% of dementia cases.

Although not a normal part of the aging process, Alzheimer’s tends to affect those that are 65 and older. Where someone younger than this is displaying symptoms, it can be considered early-onset Alzheimer’s.
 

Is Alzheimer’s The Same as Dementia?

Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia are different, although they are often medically grouped together. Dementia is actually the general term for a collective of similar brain, memory loss and cognitive diseases (including Alzheimer’s). Alzheimer’s is a type of Dementia but is a specific disease that first affects the part of the brain associated with learning. Unfortunately, its severity gradually gets worse over time.  
 

The Importance of World Alzheimer’s Day

Each year on 21st September, World Alzheimer’s Day helps to raise international awareness, educate, encourage support and challenge the common stigma that surrounds Alzheimer related dementia.  

Since its inception, the impact of World Alzheimer’s Day is increasing. However, the lack of information surrounding dementia as a whole remains to be a global problem that calls for huge collaborative action. Most people often think that this Alzheimer’s is a normal part of ageing, however, it is not.

This being said, the greatest risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease is increasing age. This is evident as the majority of Alzheimer’s patients are typically 65 years or older. However, this doesn’t completely classify the disease as an elderly illness because it is estimated that two million people under 65 are suffering from disease globally.
 

Supporting World Alzheimer’s Day

To tackle the international dementia challenge, it’s important that communities work together to help make a difference and raise awareness. Do you want to make an impact this year?  

Here are just some of the simple ways over 55 retirement villages such as Burnham Waters suggest you could support World Alzheimer’s Day:

- Share a social media post on 21st September using the hashtag #WorldAlzheimersDay in the post.

- Register to volunteer at a local Memory Walk.

- Take on an active personal challenge for dementia.

- Organise or take part in a fundraising event.

- Make a donation to the Alzheimer’s society and provide help and hope to people living with dementia.
 

Burnham Waters: Over 55 retirement villages

Our over 55 retirement village is passionate about quality of lifestyle upon retirement. We know as we get older that circumstances can change, but things don’t just come to a complete halt. Our luxury community caters for every eventuality in many different ways. Everything our residents could need is on site and just a stone’s throw away from their front door!  

Just some of our amazing features and amenities will include:

- Easy access, modern and spacious bungalows

- An on-site medical centre and healthcare facilities

- Round the clock care packages available  

- Cafés and shops to enjoy

- Access to full facilities, including a gym, swimming pool, tennis courts and organised classes for over 55s, plus more. Visit out lifestyle page for more information.

From scenic walking routes to tea-fuelled book clubs, at Burnham Waters, there will be plenty of social opportunities for residents to get involved in to encourage those all-important connections and interactions. Nestled within the coastal countryside, our purpose built, innovative community can accommodate your individual needs, ensuring ultimate peace of mind along your next chapter.
 

Explore our new build retirement bungalows for the over 55s
 

Our one-bedroom retirement bungalows are The Colne and The Stour:
 

The Colne

The Colne offers 88 square meters (947 square feet) of light and spacious accommodation with thoughtfully planned living spaces. This property benefits from a living/dining area featuring a floor to ceiling picture window, beautifully proportioned bedroom with en-suite and a well-appointed bathroom.
 

The Stour

The Stour is a generously proportioned 95.5 square meter (1022 sq ft) home, making it a spacious delight. The open plan kitchen, living and dining room provides views across the landscaped gardens at Burnham Waters. The full height window to the living room adds natural light to the spacious living area to further enhance wellbeing.
 

Our two-bedroom retirement bungalows are The Chelmer and The Crouch:
 

The Chelmer

A bright and roomy two-bedroom bungalow, meticulously designed for comfort and practicality covering 124 square meters (1334 square feet). The thoughtfully planned living space features a floor to ceiling picture window, which provides a calming and enticing living space with views across the beautifully landscaped gardens. This high specification home benefits from a separate utility room and master bedroom with en-suite and built-in wardrobes.
 

The Crouch

A generously proportioned 120 square meter (1,292 square feet) two-bedroom property. A welcoming hallway with ample storage leads to the open plan living and dining room, which benefits from a feature floor to ceiling window filling the space with daylight. The master bedroom offers easy direct access to the patio area and en-suite bathroom for convenience. This property is further enhanced by a large luxurious bathroom and spacious second bedroom with a feature bay window.
 

Our three-bedroom bungalow is The Blackwater:
 

The Blackwater

The largest property on the development, The Blackwater spans a generous 137 square meters (1,475 square feet) incorporating a light and airy living space featuring a floor to ceiling picture window and three large bedrooms. The master bedroom benefits from an en-suite and walk in wardrobe. The layout has been carefully considered to enhance space and light throughout the home with the highest attention to detail evident in every room.
 

Get in touch

Would you like to know a little more about our close-knit and supportive over 55 retirement village? Perhaps you know someone who is looking at properties for over 55’s and would be interested in joining our vibrant community in Essex? We’d love to hear from you!

You can contact us via email at info@burnhamwaters.co.uk, or complete our enquiry form today. If you’re interested in learning more about our properties, we offer a downloadable brochure, complete with everything you need to know about our retirement community.

Additionally, our Marketing Suite is open Tuesday – Saturday, 10am – 3pm. Book your appointment today by calling  01621 861 559.

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