RETIREMENT LIVING ON THE SHORE
Spoilt for retirement living options north of the bridge Retirement living is becoming a real focus as our population ages. The emergence of a superb range of modern retirement lifestyle options over the past decade has opened up a whole new range of possibilities for those into their retirement years. As you will discover on the following pages we have some wonderful options here north of the Harbour Bridge. We are spoilt for choice. A decade ago the writer lost his father suddenly at the age of 81. The loving husband and life partner of my mother for close to 60 years. As those who have gone through an event like this will know, this was a tough period for my mother. Around a year after dad died, my mum made a decision to sell her home and move to a brand new one bedroom apartment at one of North Shore’s leading retirement villages – along with her much-loved pooch. The sale of the home resulted in some additional funds left over for her to enjoy in her later years. Eight years on this move has proven to be a very good one. For mum the retirement village provides her with everything she needs. A lovely modern lock-up and leave home with all the bells and whistles. Comfort, security, friendship, social contact, great location, all the amenities – including the onsite cafe/restaurant and barbecue area/outdoor facilities that we often use as a family. The dog loves it as well!
There are those focused on a capital gain out of property who point to the financial ‘licence to occupy’ situation as not being a good one. But we don’t buy into that. What this retirement village offers for our mum and our family is a great solution. While it needs to be affordable (and it is), financial considerations are on the list, but not at the top. Retirement villages as an option for retirement gets one big tick from our family.
PALM GROVE REST HOME
We provide holistic, person-centered care in a warm, safe and nurturing home environment in a beautiful historical villa in Devonport that is within walking distance to the beach, cafes and parks.
Our goal is to provide you with high quality life experiences in a peaceful setting, with excellent care giving. We are making positive changes in the day to day lives of our residents. Please pop in and have a cuppa with us, we’d love to meet you and show you around. Or join us for free on a Monday or Thursday at 10.30am for an hour of gentle movement, music and socialisation.
Contact July Pili, Manager • 8 Grove Road, Narrow Neck • Tel 09 445 0009 Email manager@palmgrove.info
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