Your guide to retirement life and village options Welcome to the 8th edition of Your Retirement Living, a title by DPS – Australia’s specialist information provider for the aged, community and retirement sector.
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hey say ‘life begins at retirement’ and this publication was created to inspire you to make the most of this next stage in life. Whether you have only just started thinking about what retirement could look like for you, are actively preparing to retire from the workforce, or are entering this exciting time of ‘new beginnings’. This Guide can help you on that journey to the next stage of your life. Different people look for different lifestyles in retirement. For some people, the reward after many years in the workforce is to travel, live life on the road and discover new places. Others may choose to study and learn new skills or focus on family and spend time with children and grandchildren. Whatever direction, they’ll have one thing in common; to make the most of the Golden Years. The articles in this Guide can help you prepare your finances for retirement, assist in finding purpose and happiness in this time of your life, and inspire your next travel adventure. We gathered expert advice on how you can make sure your physical and mental health are in tip-top shape, as well provide a range of considerations if you’re looking at retirement living options. The demographics of ‘retirement living’ are changing as the life expectancy of Australians has
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increased well beyond the age of 80 years. Some retirees are happy to continue living where they are, while others may be planning a final move to a safe and secure environment in a retirement community where they know they’ll be supported well into their senior years. The average age of entry into a retirement village is currently 75 years of age – well past the traditional age of retirement. But people as young as 55 are moving into these lifestyle communities where they find a supported environment with like‑minded people. Your Retirement Living will help you understand many of the things you need to know before choosing to live in a retirement village – the different types of villages/communities, the accommodation on offer, the purchasing options and financial implications. We have designed it as a guide to your questions and needs to help you make the best choices; from the range of accommodation options available to the contact details of people who can assist you further. To provide you with an even more comprehensive and accessible service, you can also find detailed information about retirement living – including the latest retirement living news, and more in depth provider and village profiles – online at YourRetirementLiving.com.au. On this website, you will not only be able to access more editorial
information to help you make the right choice about retirement living. You will also be able to further explore any retirement villages you see here in this publication by typing in the ‘Web ID’ that you can find in the tables section, alongside the individual listing, as part of the Resources section starting on page 123. From the ‘Web ID’ search, you can view more information about each village you search and see any available images of the site. Find out more about our range of home, aged care and disability support resources on AgedCareGuide.com.au and DisabilitySupportGuide.com.au or call 1300 186 688.
