The Almshouse Association recently published this interesting reading:

(see link below article)

The report states that living in an Almshouse can boost the longevity of its residents by as much as two-and-a-half year’s compared to their counterparts in the general population.

Here at The French Hospital, we know the benefits to health and social wellbeing that living in a community can bring and have a busy programme of activities aimed at improving both health and social inclusion. Regular exercise classes, singing, gardening and carpentry to name a few.