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Today’s big spenders are aged 60 and above
The cost of living is still climbing in Australia, albeit more slowly due to falls in petrol prices and electricity costs, and the latest CommBank analysis of how its customers are spending reveals a divided country. Those aged 18-29 cut their essential spending by 2.3%…
$200 annual Ticket to Wellbeing for people aged 65+ in one Australian state
In what is being called a “national first”, people over 65 in Tasmania are being given two $100 vouchers annually to reduce the cost of sport and active recreation membership. The Ticket to Wellbeing, which is for any person on a Services Australia Health Care…
Are you a retirement village resident? The Retirement Village Resident Associations’ want your help
For the first time ever, the Retirement Village Residents Association in each state has agreed to run a national survey following the claims raised recently by the ABC’s 7.30 program. “Recent media reports have raised questions about the terms and conditions associated with living in…
Free vaccine to prevent shingles may lower the risk of dementia
One in three people will develop shingles in their lifetime and the condition is most common in people aged 60 and older. Shingles, which can lead to a painful rash and, in extreme cases, blindness or hearing loss, is a viral infection that comes from…
Another retirement village operator raises money for charity
It is amazing what can be achieved with a little foresight. Oak Tree Retirement Villages Coffs Harbour is still under construction. There are now 13 villas with 25 residents, a community centre and an energetic Village Manager Michelle Oxley-Chambers. Despite its small size, the community…
Retirement village operator shows how residents and staff can make a difference
Uniting for a cause can cause hours of enjoyment for residents and also for those who need their help. The inaugural Keyton Connect Day is part of Keyton’s KeyWell employee wellbeing program. It was held on 24 October, with 80% of events held simultaneously at…