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Nowhere to turn: Exorbitant fees leave some village residents 'trapped'

A rising number of retirement village residents are feeling financial strain over rising fees. Not all villages are equal when it comes to finances. Picture from Unsplash
Not all retirement villages are equal when it comes to finance.
Eileen Wood
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Making your next move more affordable
Rachel Lane
Predicting the future is impossible, but you can make it easier on yourself by understanding financials. Picture Shutterstock
Explore luxury display homes open in Sunshine Coast's hinterland
SPONSORED | Discover the retreat-like feeling of life at GemLife Palmwoods.
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GemLife Palmwoods' sales coordinator, Karen Taylor, is enthusiastic about the retreat-like feeling of the lifestyle resort's properties.
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Moving to a retirement village? Consider your payment options
Deciding when to pay can make a big difference.
Rachel Lane
There are multiple payment options available for retirement villages. Picture Shutterstock
Why picking up a paint brush can improve your mood and your health
Eileen Wood
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HammondCare At Home client Lorraine Carroll with artist Vanessa Leary. Picture supplied
Going halves with your kids or taking up village life can help retirement finances
Shared finances and rightsizing could leave your purse fuller.
Anthony Caggiano
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Susan Putnam with Chris, Chase and Arianne Endrizzi. Picture supplied
New protections for retirement village residents under proposed new SA laws
Eileen Wood
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Retirement village residents in South Australia have been closely involved in drafting changes to the governing act. ACM file picture
What's new in retirement villages and aged care around Australia
Here's a wrap of whats new in NSW, SA, VIC and QLD.
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(Clockwise from left) Ryman's Deborah Cheetham Retirement Village at Ocean Grove; an artist's impression of the pool area at Halcyon Coves and the solar panelling (at right) at Resthaven Aberfoyle Park. Pictures supplied by Rymans Stockland and Resthaven.
Volunteering is the cat's whiskers for these two big-hearted retirees
Older Aussies still the backbone of volunteering.
Eileen Wood
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Eileen and Pam find volunteering with the Cat Protection Society rewarding and a chance for lots of cuddles.
Ageing well expo helps you make informed decisions about your future
Speak to the people who can help you keep living happily.
Rowan Cowley
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Learn everything you need to know about planning for the later state of life at the Perth Ageing Well Expo. Picture from Shutterstock

Home and Garden

Inside Maggie Beer's new cookbook and TV Series on aged care dining

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Maggie Beer has a new TV documentary on the ABC and iView, Maggie Beer's Big Mission, in which she sets out to show how food in aged care doesn't have to be unappetising, unhealthy and boring and life in general. Picture supplied
WIN a copy of Maggie Beer's latest cook book, Maggie's Recipes for Life.
Eileen Wood
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European coffee experience right here in Australia
After four decades, this coffee shop still serves a good cup.
Hamish Geale
Jason Bardenhagen, of Croplines Coffee. Picture by Paul Scambler
Discover nostalgia and delight at Lennons Restaurant & Bar
SPONSORED | Share an experience at this modern homage to a legendary hotel.
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Enjoy an exquisite dining experience at Lennons Restaurant & Bar at Hyatt Regency Brisbane. Picture supplied
Meet the retired miner who's been collecting wine for 63 years
'I know I won't drink them all but I still love getting a good bottle in there.'
Rick Allen
Roger Lundy, 80, has been collecting wine for 63 years. He once had more than 2000 bottles in his cellar, but now has about 1000 bottles of wine. Picture by Simone De Peak

Retirement Living

Nowhere to turn: Exorbitant fees leave some village residents 'trapped'

A rising number of retirement village residents are feeling financial strain over rising fees. Not all villages are equal when it comes to finances. Picture from Unsplash
Not all retirement villages are equal when it comes to finance.
Eileen Wood
No comments
Opinion
Making your next move more affordable
Rachel Lane
Predicting the future is impossible, but you can make it easier on yourself by understanding financials. Picture Shutterstock
Explore luxury display homes open in Sunshine Coast's hinterland
SPONSORED | Discover the retreat-like feeling of life at GemLife Palmwoods.
No comments
GemLife Palmwoods' sales coordinator, Karen Taylor, is enthusiastic about the retreat-like feeling of the lifestyle resort's properties.
Opinion
Moving to a retirement village? Consider your payment options
Deciding when to pay can make a big difference.
Rachel Lane
There are multiple payment options available for retirement villages. Picture Shutterstock

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