RETIREMENT LIVING
TRY BEFORE YOU BUY AT SEASONS WITH many seniors reconsidering their living options during the past 18 months, Seasons Mango Hill is offering a “try before you buy” take on traditional retirement living. Research suggests that moving to a new house is one of the top five most stressful events in life. By offering the opportunity to come in and trial the community lifestyle and new home, Seasons aims to remove stress and uncertainty from future residents. Sales consultant Cheryl Evans said prospective residents could experience what life would be like at Mango Hill. “They can meet their future neighbours and share a meal with them and take part in our activities,” she said. “It is unique and provides peace of mind.” Throughout a “try before you buy” stay, seniors enjoy the privacy of their own self-contained luxury apartment for a minimum three-night stay. All meals are provided and prepared
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fresh onsite by a qualified chef. Furry friends can come along for the stay as the community is pet-friendly and there will be access to all onsite amenities and lifestyle activities. There is also the added security of knowing 24/7 onsite care is available, if and when they need it. Expanding over three stages, Seasons Mango Hill has luxury one, two and three-bedroom apartments, and extensive onsite amenities from a cinema to hair salon and soon, a new pool. Call Cheryl 0411 654 026 or visit seasonsliving.com.au/mango-hill
Clare Apelt leads dancing at Tabeel Aged Care, Laidley. AGED care residents at Lutheran Services’ Tabeel community in Laidley are preparing for a dance performance that brings treasured memories to life. Currently in rehearsals, If Only I Could features aged care residents and four
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RETIREES CAN HAVE IT ALL
AFTER visiting many different over 50s communities, Brisbane couple Paul and Catherine Hemmings couldn’t go past B by Halcyon for their next chapter. The pair are excited to swap their home on 1ha for one of the community’s homes in the Rainforest Series of larger blocks and impressive extra features. “We looked at quite a few communities, and we were very impressed with Halcyon in relation to a range of things,” Paul said. These included design, masterplanning, facilities and environmental considerations which made the Buderim community the standout choice. Regional project director Chris Carley said the Rainforest Series was about homebuyer choice and flexibility. “All of these homes come with a stone façade and a Tesla battery, further cementing B by Halcyon’s commitment to our greenest homes ever,” Chris says. “Buyers can choose between a bigger home with a media room and study or have more outdoor space with a big yard and atrium.”
DECIDING to move into a retirement community can be difficult – it’s a time of life-changing options and possibilities, and often fear of the unknown clouds the benefits. Here are some things to look forward to: Research shows that relationships support positive physical, mental, and emotional health. Moving to a retirement community gives plenty of opportunities to make friends and connect meaningfully with people who share similar interests. Extensive social and leisure facilities Retirement communities are designed to create an atmosphere that is like home. Typically, it has manicured gardens, function rooms, and activity areas. Some ofer a more luxurious lifestyle with swimming pools, tennis courts, cinemas, and beauty salons. Because of the accessibility of various free amenities, people tend to become more physically active, participating in various social activities such as exercise classes, Zumba, swimming, movies, cooking, music, and bus trips.
B by Halcyon also features five-star health and wellness facilities, including a 25m covered and heated magnesium salt pool with spa, outdoor resort pool, gymnasium, yoga lawn, massage and therapy treatment rooms and beauty salon. lifebeginsathalcyon.com.au
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There’s no stress keeping up a house – no maintenance, and none of the financial burdens of home ownership. Safety and peace of mind Many communities are protected by gates and/or security. Homes are often equipped with handrails, non-slip mats, and motion-sensor alarm systems to make it easier and safer to move around. Some have access to medically trained staff for immediate help. The only thing left to worry about is cooking and that can be covered too. Gourmet Meals delivers delicious and wholesome meals to the doorstep at retirement villages in Brisbane. For a menu or delivery options visit gourmetmeals.com.au
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professional dancers recalling, recreating and reliving much-loved memories through movement and dance. Tabeel Creative Lifestyle Coordinator Ruth Tolhurst says residents are thrilled by the rehearsals, which helps them to tap into their memories. “By connecting with their memories, residents feel validated – that their experiences happened and meant something,” she says. “We have been exploring pivotal memories and this informs the dance.” Residents might look at chores from their childhood, such as washing the dishes or hanging out the washing and transform this into a series of movements.” For the stars of the show, the Tabeel residents, rehearsals have become a highlight of the week. Funded by Arts Queensland and Lutheran Services, If Only I Could will be performed in Laidley later this year. Visit lutheranservices.org.au
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