What an advertisement: Beryl, now 100, has lived at Southern Cross Care (SA, NT & VIC) Mornington Retirement Village for 22 years
It was in 2001 that Beryl Spencer moved into the Shearwater Apartments at the retirement village in Mornington, 46km southeast of Melbourne’s CBD, for extra support and to remain independent. She celebrated her 100th birthday with her 98-year-old sister Edna, who still drives her own…
Estimates that 401,300 Australians were living with dementia in 2022
With Australia’s ageing population, this number is expected to rise to more than 849,300 by 2058. Although dementia can affect people aged under 65, it primarily affects older Australians. A new summary report by the Government’s Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) ‘Dementia in…
How to plan for retirement – well before you intend to
There are many steps that you can take to prepare for retirement. Having a financial plan is of paramount importance Julianne Parkinson, founding CEO of the Global Centre for Modern Ageing (GCMA), advises those approaching retirement to regularly assess their financial plan or consult…
Second season of ABC’s Old People’s Home for Teenagers starts on 3 October
A new group of teenagers and seniors who live in a retirement village will join forces for a feel-good intergenerational experience. This is the second series of Old People’s Home for Teenagers, and the teenagers will spend six weeks with the residents. Across six episodes,…
Lifestyle St Leonards residents show how to integrate yourself into a new community
When entering a new village, a good way to put yourself at ease is to join a committee that helps the local community as it broadens ties with like-minded people. Lifestyle St Leonards – The Waves social committee member Anne Kennedy said the donation was…
People have multiple retirement concerns, according to AMP survey of over 50s
New research by AMP shows that most older people find it challenging to navigate the retirement system and lack knowledge about fundamental aspects of managing their retirement finances. For people aged 50 and over the research found: “This lack of financial knowledge about retirement is…
This is why eligible people should apply for a Seniors Card
Each State and Territory operates a Seniors Card and they not only save the holder a lot of money but open the door to a range of social activities. To show how valuable a Seniors Card is, South Australian Seniors Card holders have collectively saved…
Over 55 and having trouble sleeping? Researchers need you
Researchers at the University of Western Australia are looking for adults aged over 55 with insomnia to take part in a new study. There is no upper age limit. Research supervisor, Dr Melissa Ree said effective insomnia treatment can help with a range of conditions….
Look who dropped into Arcadia Waters Mandurah village in WA
Arcadia Group Managing Director Roger Kwok and his enthusiastic team are always trying to create a better life for its 500-plus residents in its nine villages in Western Australia and Victoria. What better way than having the Western Australian Symphony Orchestra (WASO)’s String Quartet play…
What the rising cost of living in Australia means to your retirement plans
If you are thinking of retirement, you will be aware of your superannuation and perhaps questioning whether it will be enough for the rest of your life. Over the year to June, the living costs of workers rose by 9.6% and those of self-funded retirees…