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…
Age Pension, Disability Support Pension and Carer Payment to rise on 20 March
Around five million people will receive a boost to their social security payments when indexation takes effect next Wednesday. Those receiving Age Pension, Disability Support Pension and Carer Payment will receive an increase of $19.60 a fortnight for singles and $29.40 a fortnight for couples…
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.
Do you need extra support to keep living at home? A serviced apartment may be the answer
Retirement living is all about living independently – but if you need additional help, there are options available. Some retirement villages also offer serviced apartments as a way to support residents whose care needs are increasing but want to stay in a village environment. Serviced…
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…
$683.8 million in unpaid superannuation has been put into Australians’ retirement savings
The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has revealed it has found the non-payment of super entitlements it has found and distributed them to super funds and individuals boosting their retirement savings. The money is from unpaid super raised by employee complaints, ATO compliance activities and voluntary…
Four tech gadgets giving seniors superpowers to age in place
It is always advisable to ask what technology is available in retirement living, be it a village or independent living units. Ageing in place is taking on new connotations as technology redefines boundaries. Devices are being made that aid independence, safety and connectedness. There is…
If Baby Boomers expect luxury in retirement living, Generation X and Y will want the ultimate
Australians with over 20 years left in the workforce are twice as likely to expect a more luxurious standard of living in retirement than they have today, according to new research by Aware Super. “Over a quarter (27 per cent) of those one year out…
The Lifestyle Years: what are they?
In a new report, demographer Bernard Salt said there has been a shift in the nation’s workforce, with more people aged over 55 opting to work “longer but lighter”. More Australian pre-retirees are choosing to stay in the workplace for longer to stay active and…
Retirement living can provide intergenerational fun as this village shows
When you buy into a retirement village, you will quickly learn that the village manager is happy to help arrange an activity that you’ll enjoy. Case in point: Margie Hyde, a resident of Carinity’s Wishart Gardens retirement village in Brisbane, recently paid a visit to…