Love that lasts a lifetime: village residents renew wedding vows
Sixty-three years after saying “I do,” ECH residents Chris and John Thorne prove that love only grows stronger with time, renewing their wedding vows in an intimate ceremony at the Cumberland Park Community Centre, in the inner-southern suburb of Adelaide. When ECH was contacted by…
‘It’s very social, and I haven’t been social for two years’
When Gary Briggs’ wife died about two years ago, his life changed for the worse. “Eventually, I realised I was sitting at home in a dirty big house, far too big for me, and I was by myself all day long, talking to myself all…
How To Build Muscle After 50, according to those who train older women
After the age of 30, both men and women begin to experience an involuntary loss of muscle – approximately 3 to 5% of lean mass per decade – called sarcopenia, says Nikki Ternay, CPT, a health and fitness coach and founder of MavenHeart, an empowerment…
Village residents get naked tastefully to raise money
The residents of Broadlands Tamworth in the northeastern region of NSW love having fun. Subconsciously copying the 2003 comedy Calendar Girls, featuring Dame Helen Mirren, the late Julie Walters, and John Alderton, the retirees decided to strip off for a good cause. The Dare to…
Prost! Here’s cheers to Oktoberfest in lifestyle living
Lederhosen, laughter and lively music took centre stage when Lincoln Place’s Officer Lifestyle Estate, 48km southeast of Melbourne’s CBD, threw open its gates for an Oktoberfest celebration at the weekend. Residents, their families and friends, and locals from across the region enjoyed an afternoon of…
Mitigating the effects of vision impairment in retirement village residents
A research project led by the University of Queensland is helping Bolton Clarke retirement village residents make simple environmental changes to mitigate the effects of vision impairment. Through the SENSE-Cog project, researchers are seeking to understand the prevalence of hearing and vision loss among home…
Friends for over 60 years reunited at Aveo’s Bella Vista Haven retirement village in Sydney
Among the first residents moving into the newly completed second tower at the master-planned retirement community in Sydney’s Hills Shire, are Pat and Frank McCaffery. The couple’s move into Corymbia Residences isn’t just about a dream new home but also a joyful reunion with long-time…
Four tips before you move into retirement living
Making the move to retirement living can feel daunting, but the right insights make all the difference. Aura Holdings held a panel event with 40 guests considering a life at its retirement village The Ninth, in Middle Ridge, Toowoomba. Four steps become clear for anyone…
Immerse yourself in what retirement living can provide
It is the residents who make retirement living so enjoyable to live in, but the amenities may help. There will be a community centre, swimming pool, bowling greens, gym and cinema. Pickleball courts are becoming increasingly popular. Cathy Farmer, a retired nurse who relocated from…
Lifetime volunteers now creating a community at Ingenia Lifestyle Hervey Bay
Christine and Graham Henry have always believed that community is something you build by showing up. With their daughter in Bundaberg, a granddaughter and extended family in Hervey Bay, the couple wanted to be closer to loved ones. When they moved into the land lease…