Meet the residents

Sheila and Doug (Henry) Wickham, Concorde Aged Care Home in South Perth, WA.

Sheila (85) married Doug (89) when she was 21 years old and the pair have now been married for 64 years. They met in London where Doug, originally from Scotland, was just starting his career as a young policeman.

“We met at a dance which was held at the police hostel where Doug was living,” the pair recall.

On her wedding day, Sheila wore a dress made by one of her mother’s friends, based on a design she had seen worn by a film star at the time. She had a bouquet made of pink roses and with their combined families from Scotland and Yorkshire, it was a big wedding held in a church.

They had two sons - Neil and Ron - and then two grandchildren, Megan and Charlie. They’re both self-described ‘homebodies’ and it’s something they continue to enjoy now at Concorde.

“We enjoy it because there is no pressure - I like having everything done for me, my cups of tea and biscuits brought to me,” says Sheila.

“After being so busy before when we lived in our own home, it’s lovely to relax together. We’re very happy living here.”

To find out more about living as a couple at Hall & Prior, visit hallprior.com.au