Mitigating the effects of vision impairment in retirement village residents
A research project led by the University of Queensland is helping Bolton Clarke retirement village residents make simple environmental changes to mitigate the effects of vision impairment. Through the SENSE-Cog project, researchers are seeking to understand the prevalence of hearing and vision loss among home…
Friends for over 60 years reunited at Aveo’s Bella Vista Haven retirement village in Sydney
Among the first residents moving into the newly completed second tower at the master-planned retirement community in Sydney’s Hills Shire, are Pat and Frank McCaffery. The couple’s move into Corymbia Residences isn’t just about a dream new home but also a joyful reunion with long-time…
Four tips before you move into retirement living
Making the move to retirement living can feel daunting, but the right insights make all the difference. Aura Holdings held a panel event with 40 guests considering a life at its retirement village The Ninth, in Middle Ridge, Toowoomba. Four steps become clear for anyone…
Immerse yourself in what retirement living can provide
It is the residents who make retirement living so enjoyable to live in, but the amenities may help. There will be a community centre, swimming pool, bowling greens, gym and cinema. Pickleball courts are becoming increasingly popular. Cathy Farmer, a retired nurse who relocated from…
Lifetime volunteers now creating a community at Ingenia Lifestyle Hervey Bay
Christine and Graham Henry have always believed that community is something you build by showing up. With their daughter in Bundaberg, a granddaughter and extended family in Hervey Bay, the couple wanted to be closer to loved ones. When they moved into the land lease…
Lights, Camera, Action! Sylvia finds a new hobby at Lincoln Place’s Campbell Lifestyle Estate
63-year-old Sylvia Stock is embracing a new chapter of freedom, creativity and opportunity at the Over 50s land lease community in Cessnock in the NSW Hunter Valley. She recently relocated from Queensland to the Hunter Valley community to be closer to her son after spending…
The 15-minutes workout for people over 55 thanks to Joe Wicks
The Body Coach TV has 2.9 million subscribers and Joe’s 15 Minute workout for seniors released in August has already attracted 49,000 views. His 10-minute workout, released five years ago, has had 6.3 million views, and his chair workout for seniors has had 1.3 million…
30% of retirement village operator’s residents are still in paid or volunteer work
As the story above states, you are your own boss when you move into retirement living or a land lease community, known as lifestyle resorts. Paul Yeo, Lincoln Place CEO, said he was now allowing two car parking spots in his communities as the couples…
Villages and land lease communities support and help residents pursue their hobbies
Residents drive the activities in retirement living or land lease communities. Whether it’s the wine growers at BaptistCare’s The Grange retirement village in Wagga Wagga, in the NSW Riverina, or the influx of entertainers at Palm Lake Beachmere Bay, in Moreton Bay, Queensland, or the…
Why walking Is not enough after 60 and what you need to do
Walking is a wonderful form of movement, especially as we age. It’s low impact, easy to do, and a great way to stay active. It is essential to walk regularly but around the age of 60 it is not enough to maintain the strength, balance,…