Central Coast Home & Lifestyle Spring 2020

Central Coast Retirement Lifest yle

The Central Coast The Perfect place to live D ue to the fact that one of the many difficulties we are faced with when aging is spending most of our time alone, transitioning to a Retirement Community gives you the opportunity to make new friends, enjoy fun activities and be well looked after with all you need close by. Surrounded by stunning scenery and fresh coastal air, take advantage of our diverse and beautiful landscape and stay in touch with nature at it’s very best. The perfect place to enjoy a relaxing and fulfilling retirement, where you can enjoy freedom and experience independent living, along with easy access to the many services you require to make your life easier. Watching those around us who live life well, can inspire us to be the best we can be, to make our lives happy and fulfilled.

THINKING OF MOVING INTO A RETIREMENT VILLAGE? DON’T LEAVE IT TOO LATE!

26 Home & Lifestyle Magazine | Spring 2020 RESIDENTS AT OUR RETIREMENT VILLAGES ENJOY FRIENDSHIP AND COMPANIONSHIP, W illiam Crowley is the Operations Manager of Retirement Living for The Salvation Army Aged Care. With over 30 years of experience across the aged care industry, William brings a wealth of knowledge to our services, and most importantly, to our Retirement Living residents. If you’re considering moving into a Retirement Village, this article is for you. WHY DO YOU THINK PEOPLE LEAVE PLANNING FOR RETIREMENT SO LATE? A move to a Retirement Village is often viewed as something you do if you are sick or old. You may not want to be in a Retirement Village full of old people – it’s easy to make these generalisations before visiting to see the vibrancy of the community where residents are engaged with a wide range of activities.

WHICH IS OFTEN MISSING IN A SUBURBAN SETTING AS THE DEMOGRAPHIC LANDSCAPE CHANGES, AND NEIGHBOURS MOVE ON TO BE REPLACED BY YOUNG WORKING FAMILIES. Retirees are often motivated to consider a move to a Retirement Village after a health scare or the loss of a spouse or partner. They don’t usually consider the risks that may be associated with living at home, which ultimately could lead to moving directly into residential care. In our Retirement Villages, we take care of the building maintenance, gardens and even cleaning and personal care if needed. On many occasions after undertaking a tour of the Retirement Village with a potential resident, I’ve been told, “I love the unit but I’m not ready yet”. Moving house is exhausting whether you are 56 or 76 years old and it’s best to plan ahead so you have control over the choices and services you need and want

to enjoy.

Many people do not realise that most Retirement Villages operate from a waiting list so securing a unit of your choice may take time to realise. Leaving a family home with over 30 years of memories is

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always hard, however you may be unlocking incredible capital by selling your home and moving to a Retirement Village with all the latest facilities and services. Call 02 4365 9373 to discuss a package tailored to your needs.

Woodport Retirement Village 120-140 The Entrance Road, Erina NSW 2250