Foxtel give up its MCG corporate box for Bolton Clarke aged care residents
The love and respect corporations hold for the nation’s seniors is seldom made public. Foxtel for Business, which offers three packages for residential aged care homes, is widely seen in homes. Bolton Clarke residents from its Montclaire facility, in North Brighton, 11km southeast of Melbourne’s…
Always check if your intended retirement village has activities like this
The sense of community provided in a retirement village cannot be overestimated. RSL Lifecare’s Rowland Village, which sits on over 20ha at Galston, the semi-rural town 36km northwest of Sydney’s CBD, told Villages.com.au its events and activities that create new friendships, a sense of camaraderie…
“I just don’t understand why retirees who are fortunate enough to have a property stay in it but then don’t have the means to enjoy life”
Widow Judi White’s life began a new chapter when she sold her apartment and moved into a retirement village. “Honestly I couldn’t be happier, I really do love my life,” she said. She sold her home in Sans Souci, 17km south of Sydney’s CBD, and…
An AI companion for aged care residents living with dementia? It’s for real
Over 400,000 Australians living with a diagnosis of dementia, one in three people aged over 85 is now living with some form of dementia or cognitive impairment – and these figures are set to grow, even as the aged care sector continues to see significant…
Talent never goes to waste when moving into a retirement village
Norm Neilson operated a picture gallery before moving with wife Jean to Benetas’ Dalkeith Heights retirement village in the town of Traralgon in the Latrobe Valley in the Gippsland region of Victoria. His love for photography is alive and well and the retirement village is…
The challenge of dementia in the retirement village
With an average age of 81, the incidence of dementia in retirement villages is increasing – so what are your rights if you, your partner or your parent is diagnosed with dementia in the village? The good news is that a resident cannot be made…
What is a serviced apartment in a retirement village?
Some retirement villages offer serviced apartments, which are ideal if you or a loved one requires extra support. Serviced apartments are generally studio-sized, or have a separate bedroom, and include a private bathroom, kitchenette, and living area. They will often have a balcony or courtyard…
Why dementia is now core business for retirement village operator Keyton
One operator that has taken on the ‘dementia challenge’ is Keyton, which has 75 retirement villages across Australia and has seen all its village staff from the executive leadership team down complete training with Dementia Australia. “We obviously see in the villages that our staff…
Entering a retirement village is better than living alone
Retirement villages contain a strong community of like-minded individuals who want to live safely and comfortably surrounded by people in similar stages of life. Barbara Armstrong is a resident at Links Seaside by Warrigal, which is on the border of Wollongong Golf Club, who has…
The three types of retirement for the Baby Boomers
This is the first generation of retirees to have witnessed their parents grow old. This generation of retirees also has more money than ever before. Mid-50’s Boomers have seen a 14% wealth increase ($153,335) with their wealth rising since 2012 from $1.086 million to $1.24…