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How to make friends in retirement living
Moving to a new home in a retirement community is both an exciting and nerve-wracking time – you’ll probably be leaving the home you’ve lived in for some time, which you might think would mean leaving your support networks behind as well. Don’t fret, however:…
The Best Thirty Years airs Saturday 22 October
Villages.com.au, in association with The DCM Group, is excited to announce that we are launching a five part TV series airing on 9GEM across Australia and online on 9now. We have designed five programs for both ageing Australians and their families to learn and discuss what it…
Have you experienced ageism? Seven in ten older Aussies say it’s a real problem
If you’ve ever been discriminated against because of your age, you’re not alone: almost 70 per cent of older Australians believe that ageism against older people is “a serious problem”, according to new research. The survey of 1042 Australians over the age of 50, conducted…
Get yourself ready to move into a retirement village
So, this is it: you’ve decided to say goodbye to the family home and downsize to a retirement village or land lease community. It’s a big change, and you may be looking forward to it with a mixture of anticipation and anxiety – but we…
Your ultimate guide to retirement villages
Retirement villages are set to play a critical role in the future of aged care in Australia. Villages not only provide facilities and safety, but they also bring community.
Pets in retirement villages: everything you need to know
So, are pets allowed in retirement villages? In this blog we’ll explore what’s involved in getting your pet into your retirement village and things to consider.