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5 comparisons to think about when you’re weighing up a retirement village
Your home may have been perfect for you up until now – but will it be right for you in the future?
5 reasons to take a closer look at independent retirement communities
Your retirement really should be the best time of your life; and moving into a retirement village one of the best decisions you’ll ever make. In fact, most people who have made the move to Renaissance tell us they have only one regret: they should have made the move sooner!
Get the answers you need to choose a lifestyle you’ll love
When it’s time to start thinking about your move out of the family home and into retirement living, you’ll find the choices are practically endless. It’s a good idea to start by narrowing down your options to one village or several based on their location, affordability, facilities, recommendations, or a combination of these factors and more.
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.
Great tips for keeping an active social life once you’ve retired
As we’ve spoken about before, it’s so important to stay connected after you transition into retirement. So it’s good to know that moving to a retirement village doesn’t have to mean an end to those big family gatherings, or having a group of friends over for a dinner party.
Questions to ask when choosing a home for you and your furry friend
Your pet is part of the family – your constant companion and an important part of your life. They bring you happiness and health and you couldn’t imagine being without them.
What it’s like to just close the door and take off on holidays
The lock and leave lifestyle has gained in popularity with retirees over the past few years. And it’s easy to see why! More retirees are living longer, are more active, and have the funds to head off and visit family, join group tours, or do the big around Australia trip in the motorhome.
Five questions to ask, to help you decide
Today’s retirement villages are more like luxury resorts than the ‘old folk’s homes’ of the past. They boast modern, spacious homes and villas, large entertainment areas, libraries and workshops, and a full range of activities to keep any retiree fit and active.
11 things to find out before you make the move
Finding your ideal retirement community is one of the most important tasks you’ll ever accomplish.
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.
