Keith Brown, a single 92-year-old, found himself at a crossroads before discovering Millfield Green in Caddington, Bedfordshire. Grappling with loneliness and health challenges, restricting his independence Keith decided that it was time for a fresh start. Despite leading an active life filled with hobbies like gardening and golf, Keith found himself becoming more unsteady on his feet and longing for a change of scenery. 

Reflecting on his decision to make the move to Millfield Green, Keith explains: "I knew I needed a change. My health wasn't what it used to be, and I longed for companionship." His search led him to Millfield Green, drawn in by the amenities like the gym, swimming pool, and spa as well as the opportunity to connect with others of a similar age.

Since arriving, Keith has embraced the community with open arms. Keith shared: "I was drawn to the gym because I had never been in one before, but here I am, feeling stronger than ever." Keith now attends the gym twice a week, which has vastly improved his physical health, strength, and mobility. He even visits the gym suited and booted in his Sunday best.

Thanks to the innovative eGym equipment in place across Inspired Villages, Keith's strength has doubled since he became a resident there and he now enjoys post-gym walks and coffee with Millfield Green’s wellbeing navigator Michelle Thompson. Inspired’s dedicated wellbeing programme has helped gym-going residents reduce their biological age by up to 9.1 years on average last year. 

With its array of amenities and vibrant atmosphere, Millfield Green, has become a haven for Keith. “The team here, from maintenance to management, are incredible. It's been an excellent experience. I can't emphasise how wonderful this place is for my needs and for all the residents."  

Millfield Green Wellbeing Navigator Michelle Thompson commented: “Training Keith has been a real pleasure, and it is so lovely to see his amazing progress. Keith had never stepped foot in a gym environment before, which can be quite daunting in itself, however, we started slowly. He now attends consistently twice a week and uses all the Egym machines, after recently repeating his strength tests it was so impressive to see that Keith’s strength has doubled.  

“We sometimes finish our sessions with an outdoor walk together or a coffee, as it is also about the social and wellbeing aspect of the sessions that I feel are just as important as the physical. I always look forward to our weekly sessions and I feel Keith is a real inspiration.”