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Celebrate who you are: why anti-ageing is dead, says actor Helen Mirren, 77
It’s a sign of how perceptions of ageing are changing when in 2024, Andie McDowell and Helen Mirren are employed as Global Ambassadors by the cosmetic, haircare, and perfume company L’Oréal Paris. Helen, 77, and the narrator of Barbie, the world’s most popular movie of…
Why we decided to move into a retirement village
“The thing about life is that as your kids get older so do you, however, it seems at a much quicker pace,” said Roger Pallant. He had been working 9am to 5pm in Melbourne, with two hours commuting each way in unpredictable weather. “It starts…
Age Pension, Disability Support Pension and Carer Payment to rise on 20 March
Around five million people will receive a boost to their social security payments when indexation takes effect next Wednesday. Those receiving Age Pension, Disability Support Pension and Carer Payment will receive an increase of $19.60 a fortnight for singles and $29.40 a fortnight for couples…
Shared Care: why it could change entering a retirement village
Cam Holland, CEO of one of Australia’s largest retirement village operators Ryman Healthcare, is leading a push to deliver more care into retirement villages – one that could help you to age in place for longer. The Retirement Living Council (RLC) has put forward a…
Is this the new Twister? Research shows this ‘smartstep’ could prevent falls as we age
A large, randomised control trial conducted by a team of researchers from Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) and UNSW Sydney researchers has found at-home gamified step exercises are effective at preventing falls in people over the age of 65, reducing the number of falls by 26%…
Planning ahead is vital as you approach retirement age
As you get closer to retirement, it is advisable that you start planning for a successful transition. It is important to think about your money and assets and forging a new routine. At Villages, we often see that people are unprepared for life after work….