Retirement A NEW WAY TO PLAN FOR THE FUTURE
A north Wales-based company has launched a practical online platform to help older people organise and prepare for what’s ahead
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he Sunset Plan is the UK’s first practical online end-of-life planning service. It allows people to upload, organise, store and share important information, wishes and memories. The “digital vault” modernises end-of-life planning, with the aim of protecting people and preparing their loved ones for the future. Traditionally, end-of-life planning services have centred around wills, power of attorney and estate planning for financial or legal purposes. However most people don’t make any further practical plans that can provide bereaved families with the details they need. Struggling to locate Ease your loved ones’ burden important paperwork, find account details or know what to do with personal items can be a tough administrative and practical burden. Founder Kerry Jones, who launched the company in early 2020, says: “I myself have experienced many unexpected challenges in
dealing with afterlife matters following a family bereavement. The website was launched to provide a central directory of ‘how to’ resources focusing on dealing with admin tasks, which I found out first-hand can make a difficult time even more stressful.”
Peace of mind
After launch, which coincided with the outbreak of the coronavirus, Kerry received interest from people of all ages across the world, who were suddenly thinking about their own mortality. The service received immediate attention thanks to its fresh and creative approach to discussing what has always been a taboo subject. Encouraging positive future planning has helped people feel more in control of their lives at a time of such global uncertainty. “After experiencing the huge challenges with unravelling a life after death, you realise just how little people actually plan ahead,” says Kerry. “We spend so much time planning for life’s other major events, but many still struggle to deal with proactively planning for death. This exciting service will enable our clients to easily and securely prepare and protect their loved ones for the future.” For more information, visit www.thesunsetplan.com.
Success for Cheshire retirement company
Adlington Retirement Living’s locations have won four prestigious industry awards and the firm is focusing on more growth
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The Bridges in Macclesfield, winner of a WhatHouse? Silver Award in 2019 dlington Retirement Living is celebrating a run now Adlington is planning to enter its new retirement community of remarkable success and hoping for another big award later in the year – its fifth accolade in a short space of time. in Sheffield for the 2021 awards, due to take place in November. The retirement living designer, builder and operator won For all four award-winning developments, the judges commented Silver Awards for Best Retirement Development in on the idyllic locations, often combining stunning the UK at the prestigious countryside views with easy access to shops and amenities. “Stunning They were impressed by the interiors and the personal WhatHouse? Awards 2020 views and and 2019 for The Folds in approach offered by the on-site management teams . access Romiley and The Bridges “We’re really pleased that the judges have consistently to local in Macclesfield respectively. recognised our high-quality apartments and our unique amenities” These successes came after approach,” says Alexandra Johnson, Adlington’s sales and Adlington House in Otley marketing director. “We aim to provide a community spirit, while promoting independence and individual respect.” won Gold in 2017 and Adlington House in Portishead won Bronze in 2015. And For more information visit www.adlington.co.uk. 114 SHIRE MAGAZINE | July/August 2021
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