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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 call home? Which style of property, care, and support is right for you? Answering these questions comes down to recognising the kind of life you want to keep living. You can have peace of mind by choosing from a range of retirement living options that align best with your lifestyle, wants, and needs for the future.
What are the options for retirement living?
For some Australians, staying home is the best option. If you're fairly independent, love your neighbourhood and can keep on top of the housework, there's lots of positive reasons to retire at home.
For others, retirement is an opportunity for a positive change. Whether that’s downsizing into an apartment, packing into a caravan for a nomadic adventure, or shifting into a retirement village, you now have the freedom to pursue the lifestyle that works best for you.
With a variety of support services and a community of like-minded people, retirement village life can be a great option, and one you know that’s already being loved by many thousands of Australians just like you.
What can a retirement community offer for you?
Retirement villages offer facilities and services to help you live your ideal life in a sociable, vibrant community.
A move into a retirement community can give you more time to do what you love. Downsize into a low-maintenance home and spend more time with friends and less on the chores. Enjoy an active lifestyle with plenty of social activities and a range of facilities. This can include pools, tennis courts and bowling greens, all taken care for you by a friendly village team. Feel part of a thriving community and make the most of vibrant village life.
With living, care and support services available, you can make a move into a retirement village with confidence and live your retirement in a home and community you love.
Considering your priorities
If you’re thinking about a retirement village, choosing the right one is about finding a place where the facilities, the properties, and the services align with what's best for you.
It’s important to consider your priorities in this decision, and what you'd like to get out of your new home. A great place to start is to take a look at your current situation. What things do you love about your current lifestyle? What things could be better, and what are some must-haves for your future?
Top things to keep in mind
Here are the top things to keep in mind when researching our retirement options:
- What are your priorities, wants and needs for the future?
- What services and support might you need now or in future?
- Do you have an expert you can turn to for advice to support you through your decision making?
- Are there any contractual cooling off periods that might give you more confidence in your move if you know you can change your mind?
- Can you experience your preferred retirement living communities firsthand? For many villages, you can arrange a tour for a time that suits you, attend events or activities and get a feel for village life.