Graeme and Barbara moved into this retirement village the day it opened 13 years ago
The married couple admit it was a different decision to sell the family home and move into retirement living. Graeme and Barbara Louise were the first residents to move into Riverpoint Retirement Estate in Noarlunga Downs, Adelaide. on the same date as Southern Cross Care…
Are you a retirement village resident? The Retirement Village Resident Associations’ want your help
For the first time ever, the Retirement Village Residents Association in each state has agreed to run a national survey following the claims raised recently by the ABC’s 7.30 program. “Recent media reports have raised questions about the terms and conditions associated with living in…
Free vaccine to prevent shingles may lower the risk of dementia
One in three people will develop shingles in their lifetime and the condition is most common in people aged 60 and older. Shingles, which can lead to a painful rash and, in extreme cases, blindness or hearing loss, is a viral infection that comes from…
Another retirement village operator raises money for charity
It is amazing what can be achieved with a little foresight. Oak Tree Retirement Villages Coffs Harbour is still under construction. There are now 13 villas with 25 residents, a community centre and an energetic Village Manager Michelle Oxley-Chambers. Despite its small size, the community…
Retirement village operator shows how residents and staff can make a difference
Uniting for a cause can cause hours of enjoyment for residents and also for those who need their help. The inaugural Keyton Connect Day is part of Keyton’s KeyWell employee wellbeing program. It was held on 24 October, with 80% of events held simultaneously at…
Why you should apply for the Age Pension three months before you turn 67
The time taken to process applications for the Age Pension is improving – but you can still expect to wait a couple of months to be approved, according to Services Australia. Following a barrage of criticism over new Centrelink age pension processing times earlier this…