Pat and Norman’s Story

Pat and Norman’s Story

My wife Petrica was diagnosed with Dementia 20 years ago. After 18 years of caring for her, I realized I needed more assistance, but I was hesitant to place her in a home because the thought of being separated from my wife after 70 years was terrifying. A friend of...
Jennifer’s Story

Jennifer’s Story

My husband became ill a few years ago, and after much thought, we decided to move into a care home together because we didn’t want to be apart. We moved into a lovely couple’s suite at Stratton Court Care Home without a hitch. We fell in love with the...
Peg’s Story

Peg’s Story

Margaret (better known as Peg) was in the WAAF as catering staff for over 7 years when she was just 16 years old as this was her childhood dream. She looked after the American Pilots in Lowestoft. A few years later, Peg married a Scotsman, James, who had a job taking...
Vernon’s Story

Vernon’s Story

In the morning I like to get dressed smartly and it is really important to me to try to look good and smell good! I sit with my friends in the dining room for breakfast and generally have a full English as there is no better way to start the day. After breakfast, I...