73% of seniors still hoping to find true love: survey
As people reach their retirement, many of us start to reflect on their lives – now new US research is shedding light on what some older people have learnt from their experiences. A survey of 2,000 Americans aged 65 and older, found: 25% believe their…
What does snoring really mean?
Snoring can badly affect a relationship but is it actually a sign that it is affecting your health? A lot of people wave it off as an issue their partner has to deal with, or move into the spare bedroom. But is snoring signifying a…
If you own a home in Australia, how much do you need to retire?
As people approach retirement, thoughts and conversations can centre around how much is needed to have a comfortable lifestyle throughout their later years. Self-funded and pension-funded retirees have the same thoughts and wonder if it is better to be self-funded, or to rely on the…
How much is needed to retire in 2023?
The perfect retirement looks different to everyone, but what people do have in common is the need to have some sort of plan in place. Vanguard’s ‘How Australia Retires’ report found that young Australians are quite confident about their retirement plans but that confidence continues…
Tackling grief in seniors living communities
In every senior’s living community, a high proportion of residents will be experiencing grief in one form or another. How can operators help residents at this challenging stage of life? It’s an uncomfortable reality that for many residents in senior living communities, grief is a…
Thinking of being a grey nomad?
Many people think of hitting the road when they retire, however, the initial investment can frighten some away from the thought. RACQ Financial Wellbeing’s Jess Colquhoun said planning ahead for travel could help reduce costs in retirement. “Retirement looks different for everyone, but if you…
What happens if a retirement living operator changes hands
If you are a resident in a retirement living facility, you have signed a contract on agreeing to be part of the village. The contract will stipulate your rights, the entry costs, the settling-in period, recurrent charges, services and facilities, alterations and additions, repairs and…
9 tips to clear that clutter gathered over the years and make the move
Most people have a lifetime of possessions and have no idea how much they have gathered until they consider moving out of the family home and into a retirement living facility. It may seem overwhelming but it isn’t. Make a plan Group your objects into…
The tools needed to achieve a comfortable retirement
Even if most people are thinking of retirement, almost half of them either have no plans, or no formalised plan, in place for their retirement. Of course, retirement means different things to everyone. It may be a definite point in time when you stop work,…
The benefits of a “lock-and-leave” retirement community
As you envisage becoming an empty-nester, great ideas come to mind – the holiday you always promised yourself, the weekends away, the big overseas trip. However, there’s always a hitch when the time arises: the dog, the cat, the lawns and the pool. If you…