Remember these five habits for a long, healthy life
New research shows the simple lifestyle changes that may protect your gut – and even override your genes. If you want to live well into your later years, science says there are five simple habits that can make all the difference. Researchers at Massachusetts General…
Today’s Baby Boomers are a force to be reckoned with
Retirees are living better, spending more – and redefining what it means to grow older. It only takes a glance at your TV, your Facebook feed or your favourite news site to see how much society has changed. Retirement, once a quiet stage of life,…
The 82-year-old dragon boat racer proving age is just a number
Meet Neil Millgate – gym-goer, kayaker, world champion, and proud Warriewood Brook resident. At 82, Neil Millgate is living proof that retirement doesn’t have to mean slowing down. A resident at Anglicare Sydney’s Warriewood Brook retirement village, Neil fills his week with more activity than…
Understanding the Deferred Management Fee: What you need to know before signing a retirement village contract
If you’re considering moving into a retirement village, you’ve probably come across the term Deferred Management Fee (DMF) – sometimes called an exit fee. But what is it exactly, and how does it compare to other retirement living models like land lease communities? Recent headlines…
How to take care of your health as you age
Why advance care planning matters As we age, it becomes even more important to think ahead – especially when it comes to our health. Advance care planning helps you take control by making your preferences for future health care known. If one day you can’t…
Only your imagination limits the fun in retirement living
Retirement living is about more than just a place to live – it’s about being part of a community where your passions can thrive and your ideas can come to life. At Lakeside by Teman in Ravenswood, 88km south of Perth, residents Anne and Rick…
Aura Parklands to make a splash with 2,100m² swimming lagoon and leisure hub
Stockland’s Aura development, Australia’s largest masterplanned community on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, is about to get even more exciting with construction now underway on Aura Parklands – a major new recreational destination that promises fun for all ages. Located in the future Aura City Centre, the…
Thousands turn to new dementia handbook to better support loved ones
A free new handbook designed to help carers understand and respond to changes in behaviour among people living with dementia has struck a chord – with almost 5,000 copies downloaded or ordered since its launch. Dementia Support Australia’s (DSA) Carer Handbook for Understanding Changed Behaviours…
Questions to ask yourself before retiring
Retirement is a major life transition – and it’s completely normal to feel some uncertainty about what’s next. Your routine may have been shaped by your work schedule. Your identity might have been tied to your job. So, what happens now that this chapter is…
More older Australians are choosing retirement living
If you’ve been wondering whether retirement living could be the right next step, you’re not alone. The latest 2024 Retirement Village Census by PwC and the Property Council (on behalf of the Retirement Living Council) shows that retirement villages continue to offer an affordable and…