Latest Posts
The two ages that accelerate ageing rapidly revealed
New research states the human body does not age at a constant rate throughout adulthood. According to a study by researchers at Stanford University, published in the journal Nature Aging, the human body accelerates dramatically around ages 44 and 60. The work measured more than…
First retirement village built by a local government celebrates 50 years
James Milson Village (JMV), a cornerstone of North Sydney’s community, will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Sunday, 22 September 2024, with a commemorative ceremony and afternoon tea from 12pm to 3pm. The event will honour JMV’s rich history and its continued commitment to providing a…
Retirement living can ease a person’s loneliness after a loved one’s passing
Your spouse is your best friend and often the person with whom you have spent the majority of your adult life. For Elaine Smith (left), the death of her beloved husband, was the trigger for feelings of loneliness she had never expected. “We married when…
Five things to look for when joining a retirement village or seniors housing community
Across Australia, almost 200,000 older Australians call a retirement village home and another 130,000 live in land lease communities. It is a major decision and Aged and Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) CEO Tom Symondson has listed five key factors to consider to ensure you…
Rise in Commonwealth Rental Assistance and Age Pension to help retirees
The latest increase in the Age Pension, Carer Payment and Commonwealth Rental Assistance (CRA) kicks in on 20 September. CRA will increase by $23 per fortnight for a single person, bringing the maximum fortnightly payment to $211.20, and an increase of $21.80 per member of…
Retirement living gives the luxury of being able to lock up and leave
Gated communities, be they a retirement village or land lease community, more often than not also have CCTV cameras, giving you complete peace of mind that you can lock your door and leave for wherever you want to and for as long as you please….