RetireAustralia’s Tarragal Glen Retirement Village, on the New South Wales Central Coast, is embracing a trend in retirement living that has been earning attention from residents and communities alike recently, as seniors are now downsizing to retirement villages not only as couples or individuals - but with their immediate family members.

Tarragal Glen Village Manager Melissa Hamilton has observed the shift first-hand within the community. “We have sister/sister combos, brother/sister combos, and now some mother/daughter combos,” Melissa said.

One such example is that of residents Rosemary McLeod and her mother Pauline Blanche. The duo moved to Tarragal Glen in April of this year, and have since been enjoying the relaxed and convenient lifestyle the village offers.

The peace of mind provided by the close-knit community and village staff was another positive factor in the pair’s choice to move from their previous residence in Sydney’s busy and densely populated Eastern Suburbs.

“It’s level living, the garage comes straight into the villa, we’ve got our own laundry, we’re right on top of Erina Fair shopping centre, plus there’s all the activities and things we can join in to” Rosemary said.