Is dementia inevitable? The truth may surprise you
Ask anyone on the street and they will likely tell you that dementia is a ‘normal’ part of ageing. A 2019 survey of 70,000 people by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI) found two-thirds of respondents thought that dementia was an inevitable part of getting older. Almost…
Retirement living is independent living and it is exactly that
Retirement living is for those wanting to meet like-minded-people, wanting to have security and if you need it, supportive living. Independent living units at a retirement village are called that for a reason. You are truly independent. There is an enjoyable lifestyle to be had…
How much can you save by buying into a retirement village?
Around 260,000 Australians now live in a retirement village, and the industry’s peak body says one of the key attractions of retirement living is the cost. The Property Council’s Retirement Living Council states the sector can provide affordability in an otherwise unaffordable housing market. As…
What could the future of retirement living look like? New changes could make it easier for residents to age in place
Moving into a retirement village is a big step for many people, particularly if they have lived in the family home for many years. The fear that you may later need to leave your village home to move into residential aged care can deter many…
Considering buying into a NSW retirement village? The State Government has just launched a public register of villages
The consumer is the winner with the introduction of a live public register for the retirement village sector in NSW. NSW Fair Trading, which regulates the sector, said the public register is the latest reform to provide greater protections for consumers and improve transparency and…
Retirement village residents reveal why they moved into a village – and how they feel now.
A survey of 190 village residents living at three villages owned by Not For Profit Victorian operator Benetas has given an insight into why people choose to live in a retirement village. “The decision to move to retirement living is rarely made quickly or on…
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…
With over 30 years of working in senior’s living, Elroy built a village for people living with dementia
A two-hectare village built for people living with dementia – a first in Canada – is thriving. The Village is the brainchild of Elroy Jespersen and his team at Verve Senior Living. Located in Langley, British Colombia, it is designed to feel like a neighbourhood,…
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…