My folks live in the back end of beyond about a 5 hour drive from me and my brother (we live in London). They're in their early 70s now and they both realise that the need to move closer to us and civilisation. They have really stagnated in their current locale - don't go out much, don't have many friends, and rely totally on my dad driving everywhere. Both of them I feel are depressed by their environment.
While they know this getting them to actually be proactive is a real struggle. Ideally they would move to the south of England - Dorset/Wiltshire/Hampshire/Sussex - where we can get to them in a 2 hour drive. One of the problems is that they really could move anywhere so narrowing down the location requires a lot of effort - which in their depressed state isn't easy!
I'd like to sign them up for some estate agent brochures that could plop through their door and get them excited about moving, or get them guide books that could make them fall in love with a specific place. Anyone got any links for estate agents in these areas? Or ideas for guidebooks to Salisbury, Winchester, Chichester etc?
Out of sight out of mind is their way of life, and left to their own devices they will just stay put until life becomes really difficult. So I want them to be constantly reminded of a potential new life out there and be energised to seize it. Any ideas are much appreciated!!