Signs it is time to rightsize into an Over 50s community
The Australian Government’s Australian Institute of Family Studies states one in four Australian households is a lone-person household. Women who live alone are, on average, substantially older than men in the same situation. In 2011, 39% of women who lived alone were aged over 70,…
Elderly woman builds her own retirement community
Robyn Yerian was 70 when she looked at her US$401,000 in savings and made a bold decision. She took US$150,000 from her retirement savings and used it to address a problem she saw again and again across the US: many older women were growing older…
Why many land lease and retirement communities are near water
If you look at villages.com.au and type in the location you or a loved one wants to live, you will discover there are many Over 50s operators by water, be it the ocean or a river. The natural gifts of such locations give an added…
Retirees embracing coastal life and ageing in place
A Blue Mountains couple has joined a growing number of older Australians downsizing to the NSW Northern Rivers, choosing Yamba for its idyllic lifestyle and co-located services that support ageing in place. Healthy North Coast’s latest Health Needs Assessment 2025-2028 found NSW’s North Coast population…
Ask about the technology available in a retirement village or land lease community of your choice
After looking at the wide choice of retirement villages and land lease communities on the website villages.com.au, be sure to check those you fancy have the latest technology. Plugging into new technology like apps, automation systems, virtual reality, and wearable devices is revolutionising how retirement-living…
20 March 2026 is pension indexation day
Rising inflation is certain to see an increase in the Aged Pension on the above date. The current fortnightly pension for singles is $1,079.70 and couples combined $1,627.80. The pension rate changes on 20 March and 20 September annually. Based on published CPI figures, the…