Category: 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…

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 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…

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…

Kerry Corrigan is living proof that exercise can have a powerful impact. A client of Resthaven Paradise and Eastern Community Services (PECS), Kerry is a long-time member of the PECS Parkinson’s Support Group. Before joining, he struggled to lift his arms above his shoulders. But…

With the average retirement age in Australia now reaching 56.9 years, many Australians can expect to enjoy more than 26 years of retirement. That’s a long time to stay healthy, both mentally and physically. But how do you ensure you’re at your best as you…

When you retire, it’s the perfect time to kick back, have some fun, and enjoy life, whether you’re letting loose on the dance floor or relaxing with new friends. One of the best ways to gauge what life will be like in a retirement village…

The Retirement Living Council (RLC) continues to advocate for much-needed reforms to support retirees moving into retirement villages, despite the lack of action in the latest Federal Budget. While the average age of Australians entering retirement living has remained around 75 for years, recent national…

Michael and Kathie Vogel, retirees from Victoria, were living on a large property 40km outside Ballarat when Michael’s doctor asked him an important question: “What will you do when you can no longer drive?” That question made Michael realise just how isolated they were, especially…

With rising living costs, many seniors are feeling the pinch and scammers are taking advantage of this. Recently, there’s been a flood of fake ads online promising free money from the Government. These ads claim to offer “bonus” payments to help with the cost of…