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RETIREMENT LIVING
FOR more than half her life, Maureen Spratt has called Caulfield Drive home.
Maureen and her late husband Ray purchased the five-acre property in Burpengary East (QLD) more than 40 years ago and together they built their home and created a beautiful life with their two children.
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After Ray’s passing nine years ago, and with their children now having families and homes of their own, Maureen has been managing the large property on her own.
When the Stockland Halcyon Communities team offered to buy Maureen’s land, it seemed like the perfect opportunity to downsize to a bigger life without having to change her street address.
“I had heard of Halcyon Communities and actually used to run fashion parades at Halcyon Glades with a local boutique where I worked part-time.”
“The more I thought about moving into a Halcyon community without having to move out of my street, convinced me that it would be the perfect place for me and on my own land,” she said.
After making the decision to sell her property, Maureen has become the first home buyer at Halcyon Promenade.
“While it was sad to say goodbye to our family home of 40 years, I’m glad I
Dr Phillip Good will be staying in the area where I’ve got lots of friends,” Maureen said.
“I’ve already picked my site and the home I want after visiting the display homes at B by Halcyon (Buderim QLD) with my daughter.”
“I’m really looking forward to the security, sense of community and convenience that Halcyon Promenade will provide,” she said.
In a special tribute to Maureen and her rich history in Burpengary East, Spratt Park will be constructed at the entry of the community.
“I feel very honoured that Spratt Park has been included as part of the masterplan and I can’t wait to move in next year.” To find out more about Halcyon Communities, call 1800 560 768 or visit lifebeginsathalcyon.com.au
SEASONS RESIDENTS READY TO TAKE A PLUNGE
SEASONS Seniors’ Living at Mango Hill is about to open their state-of-the-art pool for residents and their family members.
The 15-metre fully accessible outdoor pool is the centre piece of the third stage of the retirement community with 60 brand new 1-, 2- and 3-bedroom apartments available soon.
Sales Consultant, Sue Hilton, says “Our current and prospective residents are incredibly excited about the edition of the pool to our community. There aren’t many competitors in our area that offer the same type of facility as this and it’s great to hear everyone talking about all the things they want to do from water aerobics classes, swims with their grandchildren to afternoon drinks by the pool.”
One of those residents, Carla Rees says “Just when you think Seasons Mango Hill can’t get any better, bingo, a pool is built. It is a much-desired addition to our complex. I can’t wait for water aerobics and cocktails poolside.”
Expanding over three stages, Seasons Mango Hill offers a unique take on the traditional retirement village model with 24/7 onsite care available, if and when residents might need it. Any care is delivered in the privacy of each resident’s own self-contained apartment with beautiful onsite amenities like the pool, movie cinema and a hair salon. To find out more about Seasons Mango Hill, head to seasonsliving.com. au/mango-hill/ or call Sue Hilton 0411 654 026.
PALLIATIVE CARE NOT JUST FOR END-OF-LIFE
The theme of National Palliative Care Week May 22-28 is,: ‘It’s your right’ – reminding us of our right to quality care, not only at the end of life but also while living with any life-limiting illness.
According to peak body Palliative Care Australia (PCA), while around 40,000 Australians receive palliative care each year, it estimates a further 40,000 are going without it.
This is not surprising when a 2021 PCA Survey found that while nine in ten of us have heard of palliative care, we don’t fully understand it.
The survey also found that half of the respondents had not done anything regarding their end-of-life wishes, finding the subject of death and planning for end-of-life too difficult to talk about.
To improve this, awareness raising and talking about end-of-life wishes is key, says SCCQ Board Director and palliative care specialist, Dr Phillip Good.
“Palliative care is not just about end-of-life care.
“It’s also about making sure that anyone with a life-limiting illness has the right to live as well as possible, for as long as possible,” Dr Good said.
Southern Cross Care Queensland’s Head of Pastoral Services, Julie Walden, says as well as necessary medical support, emotional and spiritual support are vital for both the person living with a lifelimiting illness and their supporters,.“At Southern Cross Care Queensland, we have an experienced team of dedicated pastoral carers available for all our residents and families and we are always here to lend support at a time when many people feel overwhelmed,” Julie said. Info: sccqld.com.au
