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WHEN’S THE RIGHT TIME TO MOVE INTO A RETIREMENT VILLAGE? Moving into a retirement community is a big decision for retirees and their families, and there are many considerations to take into account.
RETIREMENT villages offer the advantages of independent living in your own space, without the time-consuming maintenance of your own home, says Garry Reed, managing director of Evergreen Lifestyle Villages. And there is anecdotal evidence that such a lifestyle even boosts your life expectancy, thanks to the amenities they offer. But how do you know the time
is right to make such a move? And once this decision has been made, how do you choose the accommodation best for you? The experts offer this advice: WHEN IS IT TIME TO MOVE? Phil Barker of Renishaw Property Developments says this is a very subjective decision and one that is often taken when
people’s health starts to fail. His experience is that the vast majority of people leave it later than they should. “The increase in stress levels of moving home is directly proportional to the age of the mover. Everyone handles stress differently, so this is not a universal law, but moving at 65 is generally far less stressful than moving home at 75. One needs
