Getting ready for retirement living
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Whether you’re considering downsizing, moving into a retirement village, or staying with family, read the articles below to help you navigate your options.
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Finding what's right for you: Retirement living options
If you're weighing up your options around retirement living, you're likely to have a number of questions. How do you find the right place to
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Retiring at home or in a village: Pros and cons
Deciding whether or not to make the move from your family home into a retirement village can be tough. Thinking about the possible positives
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Types of villages (larger, smaller, co-located with aged care)
There are a range of different retirement communities to choose from across Australia. From larger villages with exciting facilities to
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Retirement living or aged care: What’s the difference?
Choosing between a retirement community and an aged care facility will depend on your personal situation - particularly your health and if
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7 steps to staying independent with support
All of us strive to stay independent well into retirement. However, as we age, health setbacks, issues like increased isolation, and
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Why people love retirement living: 5 reasons
It's never easy leaving the family home, but for many people, the transition into a retirement village offers an exciting new lease on life.
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When’s the right time to move?
Getting older comes with many opportunities, but it can also have challenges too. It's hard to know when you might need help. If you feel you
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Downsizing: Incentives & tips
Moving out and cutting down can be a big job, there's no doubt about that. If you’ve decided to move from your family home and into a
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Managing money in retirement
Many Australians start to worry about maintaining their finances once it comes time to leave the workforce. However, there are plenty of
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Talking with your family
If you're considering making that transition into retirement living, it can be helpful to involve your family in this decision too, as