Why we decided to move into a retirement village
“The thing about life is that as your kids get older so do you, however, it seems at a much quicker pace,” said Roger Pallant. He had been working 9am to 5pm in Melbourne, with two hours commuting each way in unpredictable weather. “It starts…
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.
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,…
With the population ageing rapidly, is it time to change the Age Pension income test?
The release of the 2023 Intergenerational Report confirms what most people already know – that Australia is ageing rapidly. The report, which forecasts what the country could look like in 40 years, believes the number of people aged 65 and over is projected to more…
Retirement living is cheaper than ever
With property prices still rising, the retirement living sector is trumpeting that its homes are comparatively cheaper now. “This week at a fabulous ECH Inc. community we launched the latest Retirement Living Census. It reveals that an average two-bedroom retirement village unit across Australia is…
People may wake up earlier as they get older
As people age, their bodies alter both internally and externally as their brain and nervous system go through natural changes. This is a major factor behind the sleep changes that come later in life, and yes, many people reaching retirement tend to wake up earlier….
Rental: an affordable option for retirement
Are you looking at moving into a retirement village, but worrying you might not be able to afford the upfront costs? There may be a solution for you: rental villages. Retirement rentals can either be part of a normal retirement village – combining rental units…
Your ultimate guide to retirement villages
Retirement villages are set to play a critical role in the future of aged care in Australia. Villages not only provide facilities and safety, but they also bring community.
Explained: Your downsizing options
Downsizing happens for a wide range of reasons. As we age,
the family can home feel isolating. It becomes hard to maintain as well as tying up valuable equity.