Jo and Pieter Blok decided to move into the first continuum of care retirement village by the New Zealand-based provider Summerset in Melbourne due to wanting to stay close to their church and friends. After considering a few floor plans from the range of homes…

A major international study from nearly 24,000 people aged 54 to 99, across 11 countries including Australia, has found it is good to have someone to talk to when depressed or stressed. Retirement living or living in a land lease community provides a sense of…

Dementia accounted for the deaths of nearly 17,400 Australians in 2023, or 9.5% of all deaths, exceeding the number of deaths from coronary heart disease for the first time, according to new data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. The degenerative condition mostly…

Joining in the festivities to mark Bolton Clarke Bribie Cove retirement village’s 20th anniversary on Bribie Island in Queensland’s Moreton Bay, was one of its first residents. The local community turned out in force to join the celebration on 13 September, which included vintage car…

The second Ageing Australia Study reveals a sharp shift in seniors’ lifestyles with tech-savvy Australians aged 65-85 now using smartphones at rates similar to Gen Z. The study, commissioned by retirement village operator Aveo, features a diverse sample of socio-economic and geographic population across four…

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SytQqSG9Ubc A police-only 24-hour helpline to better support people living with dementia has been created in the state of South Australia. In a scheme which should be replicated throughout Australia, the emergency services priority helpline provides fast-tracked assistance to police when dealing with community members…