Tips to help you decide whether the lifestyle is right for you

If we were to come up with a ‘dictionary definition’, we’d say that a retirement village is a community of homes and facilities designed for over 60's who are active enough to live independently in their own home. Yet there’s a lot more to a modern retirement village than that!

Why your retirement years are the perfect time to take up a hobby

There is an amazing array of possibilities available for retirees with a little time on their hands. A new hobby can stretch you mentally or physically (or both) and if it’s a hobby to experience with others, then you’ll gain much from the social interaction.

Why seniors or retirees make the move to a retirement community

If you’re retired, or almost retired and weighing up your options around what your next move might be, there are many benefits to taking a serious look at retirement villages.

How to answer this important question for retirees or the soon-to-be retired

When – or if – you should move into a retirement community is a big decision. That’s why it’s vital that you take your time and ask some key questions, so that you can make the best choice for your personal situation.

Choosing the right size home for your retirement lifestyle

When you’re looking forward to your retirement, you’ll no doubt be weighing up what type of accommodation will really suit the future you have planned.

Ideas to help you enjoy the next stage of your life

Of course, a happy retirement means many things to many different people. Yet there are a few to tips we’ve learned from our years of speaking with Renaissance residents.

From looking after your health, to ensuring you have healthy relationships, to making sure your money lasts as long as you do, there are some clever tips you can make use of when you’re planning your ideal lifestyle once you’ve quit full time work.

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?

5 steps to creating your ideal retirement lifestyle

It’s no secret that retirement is a time when you move from a life dominated by work to a life of accomplishment, leisure, and choice. Yet, because many people may feel defined by their job, it’s not always an easy transition.

Could you be a member of the Sandwich Generation?

You’ve no doubt heard of the Baby Boomers – in fact, you might even have been raised by one. You’ve probably also heard of Generation X, Gen Y (aka Millennials), and now Generation Z.

But have you heard of the Sandwich Generation? Chances are, if you’re reading this news post you could be a member!

Why retirement communities offer so much more than just a place to live

Retirement villages provide independent accommodation for retirees – a community for over 55’s who are active and healthy enough to live independently in their own home.