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Used to collect information in an anonymous form, including:
the number of visitors to the site, where visitors have come to the site from and the pages they visited. We use this information to prepare reports and improve the customer experience of the site;
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through the Google Display Network Impression Reporting functionality, ad impressions, other uses of ad services, and interactions with these ad impressions and ad services. We use this information to understand how ad impressions, other ad uses and interactions with impressions and services are related to site visits to the site.
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We use the information generated by the Sitecore Experience Platform to prepare reports and improve the customer experience of the site.
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Retirement villages: they’re not aged care!
Friday, 31 January 2020
Retirement villages aren’t aged care. They’re vibrant communities where people live active and independent lives in a neighbourhood of like-minded friends.
The main difference between aged care and retirement villages is the idea of independent living. Retirement homes are best for people who want independent living and the freedom of having their own home. Aged care facilities are best for people who can’t live independently and need ongoing care and support.
Whether retired or still working, retirement villages offer vibrant independent living. When you move to a retirement village, you get a ready-made community with fantastic facilities and activities. No wonder many residents wished they’d moved to their village sooner.
Differences between aged care and retirement villages
Unlike aged care homes, retirement villages offer independent living and a vibrant, active and social retirement lifestyle.
Retirement village
Aged care facility
Lifestyle driven
Needs driven
Independent living
Care-based living
Self-funded
Assessment for government subsidies
Support services optional
Care services embedded
Eligible for all over 55s
Eligible by needs assessment
Live in an apartment or freestanding home
Live in a room
Governed by state legislation
Governed by federal legislation
Lifestyle driven
Retirement villages provide an active and social community for people aged over 55. Villages often include facilities like gyms, pools, bowling greens, community centres, and more. Our vibrant communities host many group activities and events, and there are lots of ways to get involved with committees and resident groups. Of course, how much you do or don’t get involved is up to you. Residents have the freedom to choose the lifestyle that suits them, which includes having friends and family visit at any time they wish. When you live in a retirement village, you have all the options you could want to create the retirement lifestyle that best suits you.
Independent living in your own home
When you live in a retirement village, you’ll usually live in an apartment, freestanding home, or villa. Your home is yours, and you live independently, choosing to come and go as you please. You can join in the village activities or keep more to yourself. Retirement village living is about living life the way you want.
Self-funded and not needs-assessed
When you buy into a retirement village, you enter into a private contract and pay using your funds or superannuation. You’re not assessed for eligibility, and there are no federal government subsidies. Anyone over 55 can live in a retirement village. You don’t even have to be a retiree.
Support services optional
Retirement villages don’t offer round-the-clock care, but they do have access to optional services you might need as the years pass. Many villages will arrange for hairdressers, podiatrists and other care providers to visit on-site. And your village team link you to health and wellbeing providers in the local area. For help at home, you can arrange third-party services such as cleaners, in-home care and shopping or meal deliveries to come to your home. And if you want independent living with a little more day-to-day support, some villages offer serviced apartments that include daily meals and housekeeping.
Governed by state legislation
Private, not-for-profit or publicly listed companies can operate a retirement village. Each state or territory has its legislation governing the operation of retirement villages. Aged care facilities on the other hand are governed by Federal legislation.
Low-maintenance, high-fun independent living
In a retirement village, you’ll enjoy the benefits of independent living with built-in recreation, support, and peace of mind.
It’s a life where you can continue doing what you want without worrying about the maintenance of a large family home. And friends and family are welcome to visit and stay over any time.
If freedom, fun and a vibrant lifestyle are what you want for your retirement, a retirement village could be the perfect option for you.
For more information about the lifestyle and support offered at our retirement villages, call our customer service team on 1800 550 550.
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