Aussies’ quality of life improves for the first time in three years
Australians are reporting an improvement in their quality of life for the first time in three years, according to Bupa’s annual Pulse Check survey. The findings reveal that mental health, work-life balance, physical fitness, and finances have all improved compared to last year, signaling a…
Big choices in lifestyle living: new communities offer up to seven home designs (and more)
If you thought downsizing meant compromising on style or choice, think again. A new wave of over-50s lifestyle communities is offering more variety than many traditional housing estates – with buyers now able to choose from up to 11 different home designs, plus bespoke options…
More Australians exploring retirement village living than ever before
More Australians are rethinking how – and where – they want to live in retirement, with interest in retirement villages surging to record levels. Villages.com.au has received an unprecedented 222,000 enquiries about retirement villages in the first quarter of 2025 alone – the highest in…
More retirement-friendly policies could free up 59,000 homes for younger families
Older Australians could help ease the housing crisis – and improve their own quality of life – if outdated pension rules were reformed, according to a new report by the Retirement Living Council (RLC). The report, Removing Rightsizing Roadblocks, highlights how simple changes to government…
How healthy are you really?
In 2022, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reported that 66% of adults, or 13 million people, were living with overweight or obesity. This statistic has remained relatively steady over time, but the reality is that being overweight or obese increases the risk of…
Finding love again: why more people are remarrying later in life
Love doesn’t come with an age limit – and retirement communities around the world are proving just that. Take Carolyn and Harry Mason, for example. Last October, the couple tied the knot at the Atria Holiday Virginian community in Richmond, Virginia. Carolyn, 90, and Harry,…
Why the ‘lock and leave’ lifestyle is thriving in retirement
Retirement today is all about freedom – the freedom to travel, explore, and live life on your terms. For a growing number of Australians, that means embracing the “lock and leave” lifestyle: knowing you can walk out the door, turn the key, and head off…
Better vision = better ageing
Good eye health is about more than just seeing clearly – it’s essential for staying active, independent, and socially connected as we age. Yet many older Australians are living with poor eyesight, unaware that most age-related vision issues are preventable or treatable. Untreated vision problems…
Cooking up friendship and purpose in retirement
Cooking up friendship and purpose in retirement Ken Harris wasn’t planning on launching a new venture when he moved into Aveo Shortland Waters Retirement Living in Newcastle, NSW. But it didn’t take long before he spotted an opportunity to make a difference – and bring…
Federal Election 3 May 2025: what are the major parties promising retirees?
With nearly half of Australians now over 50, you might expect the big political parties to be rolling out bold promises for older voters – especially with the rising cost of living front and centre in the 2025 Federal Election campaign. So far, both Labor…