Retirement village residents reveal why they moved into a village – and how they feel now.
A survey of 190 village residents living at three villages owned by Not For Profit Victorian operator Benetas has given an insight into why people choose to live in a retirement village. “The decision to move to retirement living is rarely made quickly or on…
Tinnitus can be debilitating – now there’s hope for the millions affected
A research team, led by the University of Auckland, New Zealand, has developed a chatbot therapy app that, in a published trial, reduced the impact of tinnitus in two-thirds of users in just weeks. Older adults are more likely to experience tinnitus because of age-related…
With over 30 years of working in senior’s living, Elroy built a village for people living with dementia
A two-hectare village built for people living with dementia – a first in Canada – is thriving. The Village is the brainchild of Elroy Jespersen and his team at Verve Senior Living. Located in Langley, British Colombia, it is designed to feel like a neighbourhood,…
Why retirement living is the ideal housing option as you age
A recent survey of 3,700 American adults about their retirement plans by US investment firm Merrill has revealed people’s top priorities for retirement – and delivered some interesting insights. The eight things people most wanted to do in retirement were: Get or stay healthy: 83%…
Dispelling five myths of retirement living
Retirement living has long been surrounded by misconceptions that paint a limited, often grim picture, according to Rami Kamel, Chief Operating Officer of one of Australia’s largest village operators Ryman Healthcare Australia. However, as the landscape of senior living evolves, so do the realities within…
Why “grey divorce” is on the rise
More than one-third of divorce now occurs after the age of 50, with the primary cause (48%) of these later-in-life break-ups being “empty nest syndrome”, or the sadness and upheaval that many parents feel when their adult children leave home, according to new research. Australian…
Six reasons to consider going into a retirement village
According to the Retirement Living Council’s new report ‘Better Housing for Better Health’, released earlier this month, there are six key reasons to consider entering retirement living. Better health Retirement villages combine communal facilities, programs and services to improve both the physical and social…
Hey Google: what are the most popular questions Googled about retirement villages?
It turns out that the most popular questions put to the search engine Google are not so different to those being searched for on villages.com.au – so today, we’re answering some of those burning questions.
The health and mental benefits of retirement living are a must-read
If you have ever considered moving into a retirement village, you need to read this report. This week, the industry’s peak body, the Retirement Living Council (RLC), released a new report ‘Better Housing for Better Health’, which underlines the benefits of retirement living. The first-of-its-kind…
Ingenia’s Natura proves that ‘Ageing in Place’ doesn’t have to compromise on luxury and comfort
At Natura, by Ingenia Lifestyle, even the home design is good for you. Ingenia Lifestyle’s homes are expertly designed for low-maintenance living, supporting residents to get the most out of their new home now, and in the future. At Natura by Ingenia Lifestyle, a new…