When Nicola and Scott Simonds started planning their next chapter, they knew one thing for sure – they were bringing Nicola’s mum, Mavis, along for the ride. The couple, currently living in Burpengary, will soon move into their new home at GemLife Moreton Bay, a…

If you’re aged 65 or over, you can now get a free flu vaccine through the National Immunisation Program – and experts say it’s more important than ever. The vaccine, called Flucelvax Quad, protects against multiple strains of influenza and is given as a simple…

It’s not every day you see a baptism in a retirement village – but 90-year-old Alvin McHugh’s inspiring story is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to take a step of faith. Surrounded by nearly 70 friends and family, Alvin was baptised last…

More and more retirement villages and land lease communities across Australia are joining forces for friendly competition, fun, and connection. Excitement is building for this year’s GemLife Games, a much-loved annual event where residents from GemLife lifestyle resorts compete in a variety of sports. Now…

A new Australian trial is testing a promising dementia drug that may prevent Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms appear. Beginning next month, researchers across more than a dozen sites in Australia will test remternetug, an experimental injectable drug designed to stop the build-up of amyloid protein…

Move more, think sharper: how physical activity boosts brain health in ageing A brisk walk, a splash of water aerobics, or even a light jog around the block – if your heart rate goes up, your brain health might too, according to new research from…