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Life at Bupa: Stories
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Retirement Village Stories, Retirement Villages
Independence to enjoy an active retirement
Moving into a retirement village doesn't mean retiring from an active, independent life.
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Video Testimonial, Retirement Villages, Retirement Village Stories, Auckland
Choosing a retirement village in his local community was important for Suresh.
Looking to stay local when deciding on a retirement village, West Auckland resident Suresh now calls Bupa Sunset Retirement Village home, after moving there two years ago with his wife.
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Retirement Villages, Auckland, Retirement Village Stories
Life at Wattle Downs is the cat's whiskers
When Smokey’s owner needed to make the move from her apartment at Bupa Wattle Downs Retirement Village, to the care home on site, Smokey continued to live his best life in the apartment next door.
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Retirement Villages
In tune with an active retirement
For Bupa residents Robin and his wife Karen, the decision to make the move to retirement village living was fuelled by their desire for security, little or no home and garden maintenance, and the opportunity to take part in a variety of activities, should they wish.
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Bupa Totara Gardens Community Centre opens
Two years in the making, the new centre will become the central hub for the 50-strong community, forecast to grow to more than 150 next year when Bupa opens a new care home on site.
Residents' stories
Villa testimonial
Ian and Bev's Story
Bev and Ian are very comfortable with life in a retirement village. They were able to downsize their belongings considerably, and enjoy additional safety and security.
Villa testimonial
Claudia and Barbara's story
Best friends Claudia and Barbara are now neighbours at Bupa. They love the relaxed village atmosphere and supportive community.
Customer stories
Aged care testimonial
Sharon's story
Bupa was a natural choice for Sharon’s mother-in-law Kamal and husband Suresh, with peace of mind for the family that Kamal’s care needs are met, alongside continued retirement living for Suresh.
Aged care testimonial
Bhaadie and Roy's story
Bupa residents Helen, Bhaadie and Roy enjoy quality of life and independence while embracing the security and peace of mind that care home living offers.