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Retirement Living

Twin Valley Homes provides around 850 retirement homes in Blackburn and Darwen. These homes provide retirement accommodation to those people who don’t want the hassle of running their own home and garden any more, but want to maintain their own, independent lifestyle. With the extra reassurance of a scheme manager, 24 hour, 7 days a week emergency cover at the evenings and weekends, our retirement complexes provide warm, safe, secure homes. Find your independent retirement accomodation For details of what is currently available, go to: www.b-with-us.com For more information: call Elderly Services 01254 269210 bronwen.halliwell@twinvalleyhomes.com
Lifeline

Lifeline - Security and Support in your own home If you prefer to stay in your current home but would like the reassurance of knowing that help is at hand if you need it, why not consider the 24-hour emergency response service run by Twin Valley Homes Elderly Services Team. Lifeline, which operates 365 days a year, is a community based service for older people or anyone who feels vulnerable. At just the touch of a button, your unit will dial straight into a central control room, where an operator will assess the help you need and send someone to your assistance. This service offers peace of mind for a minimal cost. May lives in Blackburn and is a Lifeline customer. She told us: "I have found both lifeline and Twin Valley Homes very helpful and could find no fault whatsoever with the community alarm service" Lifeline costs from just £2.72 (+VAT) per week plus a one-off installation charge of £15 (+VAT). To apply for this service, complete the application form attached: Lifeline Application Form - June 2007 To find out more about Lifeline or any of our sheltered or linked properties: Contact Twin Valley Homes Elderly Services on: 01254 269210 Twin Valley Homes can provide the following additional products for Lifeline customers: Falls Monitor - £4.27 per week + VAT (if applicable) The Falls Monitor is a small unit that works in conjunction with the Lifeline unit. It senses when the person wearing the monitor has fallen. When the monitor is tilted to a certain angle or if the monitor is dropped suddenly, it will emit a buzzing sound for 15 seconds. It can be worn on the body by attaching it to the waist belt or by using a strap that comes with the unit. Falls Monitors are especially useful to people who have epilepsy or experience blackouts. Audioline Big Button Telephone - £13.99 + VAT (if applicable) The Big Button Telephone is an easy-to-use telephone that has been designed for people who have difficulties using a standard telephone. The big button phone can be used in conjunction with a Lifeline unit. Black buttons with white numbering = increased contrast for the visually impaired Hearing aid compatible handset Raised handset to aid people with limited dexterity 10 number speed dial memory with record card Handset rest for use when wall mounted Ear piece volume control 3 easy access speed dial keys SUPRA KeySafe & Cover - £50.00 inc. fitting & VAT (TVH Residents), £70.00 inc fitting & VAT (Non TVH Residents) [001409(EU)] The KeySafe service is an additional service provided to Lifeline customers. It is especially useful for clients who may not be able to nominate anybody as a keyholder. The SUPRA® Permanent KeySafe attaches securely to any external wall or flat surface and holds 4-5 yale keys or 1-2 chubb keys. The KeySafe is supplied with a black neoprene cover which simply slips around and over the keysafe, hiding it from view and protecting it from the weather. Lifeline - what the customers say “My alarm is worth its weight in gold and I would not like to be without it.” “Would not be without it. I received attention (Ambulance) in a very short time.” “In the one instance I used the alarm system, I found it helpful and comforting. It is nice to know that it is there for me. It gives me the feeling I can get help when I need it.” “Both my daughters are glad I have Lifeline; they know that if I need help, it is there.” “I would not be without the service.” To find out more about the benefits of the Lifeline Service call the Elderly Services Team on (01254) 269210.
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Find your independent retirement accomodation For details of what is currently available, go to: www.b-with-us.com Homes to rent for independent older people The natural choice for your retirement Twin Valley Homes offers a range of rented accommodation for older people from all walks of life, who enjoy their independence. People who are able to look after themselves and their homes, but who would appreciate the reassurance of knowing that help is on hand - if they need it – 24 hours a day. Security, Friendship - and your own front door You can choose either accommodation within a scheme or a linked property. Both options offer the peace of mind of knowing that help is at hand should you need it, but at the same time, gives you the independence and freedom of your own front door. What is Retirement Living Accomodation? These are purpose-built complexes for people who are retired or have disabilities. The accommodation comprises of: Studio apartments, flats or bungalows. Additional communal facilities include: A communal lounge area, laundry and gardens Emergency response intercoms in every home for reassurance around the clock Scheme manager and staff in every complex, offering regular home visits or intercom calls A range of social activities What is a Linked Property? These are individual and self-contained properties for people over the age of 55 comprising: Apartments and bungalows, located within the community Lifeline intercom link to 24-hour emergency response service in every home Scheme Manager and staff offering regular home visits or intercom calls. Some properties adapted for people with disabilities For details of what is currently available, go to: www.b-with-us.com BLACKBURN Bridgewater Court Bath St, Blackburn BB2 1UJ Districts in which we have properties ‘linked’ to: Bridgewater Court Blakewater Griffin Montague Longshaw – Peel Close Longshaw – Crosby Close Lingfield Court Lingfield Way, Blackburn BB2 5PP Districts in which we have properties ‘linked’ to Lingfield Court Coronation Ave & Princess Gardens Green Lane - Brothers Street & Meadowhead Close Longshaw – Heysham Crescent Longshaw – Bradda Road Gleneagles Court Shadsworth, Blackburn BB1 2JS Districts in which we have properties ‘linked’ to Gleneagles Court Audley Woodlea Road Roe Lee St Judes Lincoln Road DARWEN Ashton House Ashton Rd, Darwen BB3 2AX Districts in which we have properties ‘linked’ to Ashton House Ashton Rd Hilton Rd Elizabeth House Suddleside St, Darwen BB3 3EW Districts in which we have properties ‘linked’ to Elizabeth House Ellerbeck Road Ely Close Cambridge Street Oaksfield Off View Road, Darwen BB3 0AU Districts in which we have properties ‘linked’ to Oaksfield Redvers Rd The Albany St Albans Rd, BB3 3EW Sheltered Complex consisting of 24 studio apartments Interested? Want to know more? Contact: Bron Halliwell 01254 269210 or bronwen.halliwell@twinvalleyhomes.com Help us to help you find a home for your retirement. A New Lease of Life… Some people mistakenly think that retirement living is like going into a nursing home and their independent life is over. Not so. As one sheltered tenant comments “……Moving here has given me a new lease of life – I should have done it years ago”. Our retirement living accommodation houses many people who are independent of mind, sprightly and young at heart. *You can* have the best of both worlds… We offer a range of easy-to-manage flats, apartments and bungalows, designed for retirement living. You don’t have to give up your independence, as all our retirement homes have their own front door – but we can take away some of the day-to-day worries which are part and parcel of managing a home. Forget the worry of repairs and maintenance – Twin Valley Homes provides a comprehensive, swift repairs service, free of charge. Peace of Mind Our retirement living services also provide the reassurance of 24 hour-round the clock emergency support, providing you and your family with peace of mind. If your circumstances require it, you can also have a special pendant to wear, which you press to call for help if you have a fall or become poorly. If you are extremely poorly, and require round the clock nursing then our accommodation may not be for you. While we can help make sure you are well looked after, we are a social landlord who does not offer residential care. Little things that make a big difference Some accommodation has communal facilities. It’s nice to be able to say “Good Morning” to your fellow neighbours, meet new people, become reunited with old friends and join in the social activities. There is a dedicated scheme manager, who regularly visits you in your home and checks all is well. The grounds are landscaped which means you can enjoy pleasant surroundings without the hassle of keeping a garden. If you are under 75 some of our homes include your TV licence fee at the special rate of £5 per year, a saving of £116! What to do next….** We can help you find a home which suits you and your circumstances. The attached questionnaire will help us understand exactly the type of home you are ideally looking for. If you think the services we provide are something which would suit your lifestyle, please complete the attached questionnaire and post it to: Elderly Services Twin Valley Homes Prospect House, Wharf Street, Blackburn BB1 1JD. Retirement Living Questionnaire (Word 54KB)

Retirement Living

Lifeline

Find your independent retirement accomodation