The health benefits of Tai Chi for retirees

Renaissance residents discover an ancient form of movement

Pat Warburton and her husband Ken moved to Renaissance Retirement Living at Victoria Point 12 years ago. It didn’t take long for Pat to join the Tai Chi group. Tai Chi is a practice involving a series of slow, gentle movements and postures. Participants reach a meditative state of mind, and practice controlled breathing. Often described as ‘meditation in motion,’ Tai Chi has also been referred to as ‘medication in motion’ thanks to its numerous health benefits.

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How to stay socially active in a retirement village

7 tips for a happy, healthy lifestyle for retirees

Retirement communities provide a multitude of ways to stay socially active when you retire.

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Introducing the “Chicks with Sticks” – the Renaissance women’s pool club

A group of lively ladies take over the Leisure Centre billiard hall

It was July 2020 and a group of women friends at Renaissance were at a loose end. They usually played table tennis together, but the floor in the leisure centre was being repolished, so that activity was on hold.

The women, a close-knit group who get together socially for fun and support, were scratching their heads wondering what else they could do until table tennis returned. They’d walked past the snooker rooms many times. It was almost always the fellas playing, but they thought, why not give it a go?

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What does it mean to live independently in retirement?

How to help your parents choose support and care services

We all want to live as independently as possible, for as long as possible. For some people that independence lasts for many years, while others may have reliance on support and care earlier.

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Playing croquet in a retirement village

Grab a mallet and discover the benefits of playing!

As you head into your retirement years, you’ll probably get to understand more than ever the importance of keeping yourself fit and healthy.

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7 ways to stay socially active in retirement

How building (and keeping) friendships improves your health and wellbeing

So you’ve reached an age where you’ve had people come and go from your life. Your children have grown and flown the nest. You’ve lost loved ones or perhaps you’ve been separated by circumstances or geography. Friends may have left the area, become grey nomads, or moved into retirement living.

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Planning for your future care and support needs in a retirement community

Is a family home or retirement village home best for ageing in place?

Changes to the Government care scheme in 2018 mean retirees can now decide for themselves how they allocate their funding allowance – in other words, which services they require and who they want to provide them. This development brings with it a push towards more, and higher care, services being delivered at home.

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A simple secret to increasing your life expectancy in retirement

Could the fountain of youth involve something you’re already doing?

As you head into your retirement years, you’ll probably understand more than ever the importance of keeping yourself fit and healthy.

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Can you live in a retirement village and still work?

9 ways you can enjoy an amazing lifestyle without giving up work

When you’re picturing your retirement, do you imagine spending more leisure time or continuing on with your work? Are you looking forward to relaxing with friends and family, enjoying some gardening, getting to the golf course more often, or even travelling around Australia? Or would you prefer to remain at work, maybe take on a senior position, mentor colleagues, grow your business, or even start a new one?

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How to ensure an independent retirement lifestyle without owning a car

Tips for ensuring a great lifestyle without the expense

If you’re one of the small percentage of retirees who has never driven a vehicle, then you are already well attuned to getting yourself out and about. 

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