How to know if the retirement village lifestyle is right for you So, what’s the appeal of a retirement village? The first thing most residents will tell you is “It’s like living in a resort.” That’s certainly true of most modern retirement villages, but there are even more positive benefits to living in a retirement community. Read more

Here's how you can enjoy a comfortable retirement lifestyle without owning a car If you've been driving yourself everywhere for decades, it might seem strange to think about living in retirement without a car. Yet it's very achievable and has many benefits. Read more

Tips to make the most of your independence Everyone wants to live a happy, healthy, satisfying life. In your retirement years you have more freedom, solid friendships, hopefully some funds tucked away, and you’re active enough to enjoy yourself. Read more

Get your mind and body moving and you'll benefit! Alzheimer’s Australia Chief Executive Carol Bennett is concerned that according to a paper recently released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW), more than half of the Australian population is inactive, which can increase their risk of developing dementia. Read more

Tips based on what our retirees tell us How do you know when it’s the right time to move into a retirement village? Well, the fact is that’s a very personal decision that only you can make. Read more

Tips from retirees who've found their ideal lifestyle When you're looking for the perfect retirement village, it can be easy to become overwhelmed by the sheer choice of options available. So to make your decision process a little easier, we've come up with a way to sort through all this information and decide what’s important to you. Read more

Why retirees are always ready to close the door and head off on holidays! The lock and leave retirement lifestyle means having the freedom to not worry about your home at all while you’re away on holidays. Read more

Think about these 'once-in-a-lifetime' opportunities Once you’ve retired from working full-time, you’ll find you have a lot more time to do all those things you were going to do “one day”! That’s why retirement is the ideal opportunity to get serious about completing your own personal ‘bucket list’ of once-in-a-lifetime activities, that you just never seemed to have time for when you were still… Read more

Helpful advice that can aid your personal decision When you're going through the process of deciding where to live in your retirement, there are a world of factors to think about. Read more

Comparing the costs of your chosen retirement lifestyle One important part of deciding where you’d like to live in retirement is knowing just how much it costs to live at a retirement estate such as Kensington Gardens, compared to an average suburban home. Read more