Celebrate who you are: why anti-ageing is dead, says actor Helen Mirren, 77
It’s a sign of how perceptions of ageing are changing when in 2024, Andie McDowell and Helen Mirren are employed as Global Ambassadors by the cosmetic, haircare, and perfume company L’Oréal Paris. Helen, 77, and the narrator of Barbie, the world’s most popular movie of…
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…
The health and mental benefits of retirement living are a must-read
If you have ever considered moving into a retirement village, you need to read this report. This week, the industry’s peak body, the Retirement Living Council (RLC), released a new report ‘Better Housing for Better Health’, which underlines the benefits of retirement living. The first-of-its-kind…
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…
The Best 30 Years finale: asking the tougher questions, and residential aged care
On the final episode of The Best 30 Years tomorrow, we take a look at the more difficult questions around loss of independence and mortality, as well as the role of residential aged care. While nobody relishes the idea of losing our independence, or confronting…
The Best 30 Years: staying independent – and staying at home
Tomorrow on The Best 30 Years, we take a look at how to stay healthy and independent as you get older, as well as how to get care at home. We consult our experts on the best ways to stay fit in body and mind,…
The Best 30 Years: exploring retirement villages, legal matters, and finances
Tomorrow on The Best 30 Years, we take a look at how to get your financial and legal affairs in order, as well as the benefits of retirement villages. In this episode, we consult with experts on how to manage your money for retirement, including…
The Best 30 Years: staying happy, connected, and healthy
This week on The Best 30 Years TV series, we explored the challenges of loneliness as people get older, and the importance of maintaining connections with friends and community. It’s important to maintain your happiness, passion, and friendships as you get older – loneliness, stress…
The Best Thirty Years airs Saturday 22 October
Villages.com.au, in association with The DCM Group, is excited to announce that we are launching a five part TV series airing on 9GEM across Australia and online on 9now. We have designed five programs for both ageing Australians and their families to learn and discuss what it…