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"I hate the British winters - especially the last one which seemed to last forever. If only I could move to Spain, I'm sure I would benefit. But I think I'm too old now."

How many times have you heard elderly people say this? But the truth is, they're wrong. You can benefit at any age from all that Spain has to offer, summer or winter. And there's never been a better time to consider such a move.

Why? Because, for the first time, there are integrated health/lifestyle developments especially for older people - or younger people with a disability.

The trend is called the Healthy Living concept and it’s available in some of Spain’s most beautiful and relaxed locations on the sunny and elegant Costa del Sol.

Generally, public healthcare under the Spanish NHS is first class and free to people of retirement age. Doctor appointments are quick and referrals to specialists and hospitals are equally quick, though after care is sometimes patchy and, in Spain, usually carried out by the patients’ families

However, the desire of some people for more personal private healthcare combined with secure luxury living - with all day to day amenities close at hand - has led to the provision of developments which cater for the complete needs of older residents – social, medical and security.

The Healthy Living concept provides a secure village community offering luxury apartment, townhouse or villa living, set within landscaped gardens and offering a wide range of support facilities.

Within the complex are dedicated healthcare centres capable of monitoring and treating the total medical needs of residents including, if needed, dementia care, rehabilitation and long stay or mid-stay facilities.

These are not elderly ghettos or medical institutions but elegant attractive luxury locations which also offer a wide range of social amenities – excellent sports facilities including golf, tennis and swimming, a clubhouse with restaurants, bars, library, theatre/cinema and even a private leisure club right on the beach.

Homes within the secure gated complexes offer spacious living, air conditioning, central heating, luxury kitchens and bathrooms, balconies, gardens or verandas and sea and mountain views.

Vitania offers one and two bedroom apartments from approximately £208,000 to £257,000 and three bedroom penthouses at £405,500.

Sol Andalusi has one and two bedroom apartments from approximately £173,600 to £291,000 and three bedroom apartments at £405,500.

Whatever your age or state of health, you will find top class medical care and a superb lifestyle in the sun at these unique locations.

WPML offer no pressure Inspection Trips to these and other retirement developments. For further information, telephone (low cost call) 0845 430 9337 or email info@wpml.co.uk.

For more information and photography on this development please call Alan Walsh on 01494 565585 or email at alan@wpml.co.uk www.wpml.co.uk