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…
Tinnitus can be debilitating – now there’s hope for the millions affected
A research team, led by the University of Auckland, New Zealand, has developed a chatbot therapy app that, in a published trial, reduced the impact of tinnitus in two-thirds of users in just weeks. Older adults are more likely to experience tinnitus because of age-related…
Why retirement living is the ideal housing option as you age
A recent survey of 3,700 American adults about their retirement plans by US investment firm Merrill has revealed people’s top priorities for retirement – and delivered some interesting insights. The eight things people most wanted to do in retirement were: Get or stay healthy: 83%…
Dispelling five myths of retirement living
Retirement living has long been surrounded by misconceptions that paint a limited, often grim picture, according to Rami Kamel, Chief Operating Officer of one of Australia’s largest village operators Ryman Healthcare Australia. However, as the landscape of senior living evolves, so do the realities within…
Why “grey divorce” is on the rise
More than one-third of divorce now occurs after the age of 50, with the primary cause (48%) of these later-in-life break-ups being “empty nest syndrome”, or the sadness and upheaval that many parents feel when their adult children leave home, according to new research. Australian…
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…
Retirement living provider’s Senior Gyms celebrate 20 years of keeping older people fit
Over the last two decades, Not For Profit Uniting NSW.ACT has helped more than 15,000 people aged 60 and over across Sydney, regional NSW and the ACT to improve their overall health and wellbeing, which in turn helps them to age well by remaining independent…
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…
Ingenia’s Natura proves that ‘Ageing in Place’ doesn’t have to compromise on luxury and comfort
At Natura, by Ingenia Lifestyle, even the home design is good for you. Ingenia Lifestyle’s homes are expertly designed for low-maintenance living, supporting residents to get the most out of their new home now, and in the future. At Natura by Ingenia Lifestyle, a new…