At your service: Independent retirement living with help when needed

Do you need a hand? Everyone needs extra help as we get older but you don't have to give up your independence to get it.

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It's a fact of life. As we get older it's inevitable we will need some extra help to get things done and to continue doing what we enjoy.

That can be anything from getting the healthcare services we need or a hand making sure we're eating well and our home is clean and comfortable, to getting out and about catching up with friends and family.

But these days, relying more on the assistance of others doesn't mean you have to lose your independence with so many options available in styles of retirement living.

Serviced apartment living

One of the choices that can provide peace of mind without having to compromise on your independence is a serviced apartment within a retirement village.

They're ideal for people looking for a more assisted retirement.

According to one of Australia's largest retirement living providers Stockland, its serviced apartments are one of the popular choices for the more than 12,000 people who call its retirement villages their home.

With a serviced apartment you enjoy all the benefits of living in your own place in a welcoming village community, but with the extra assistance you need.

Living in a Stockland serviced apartment you have three meals a day provided and your home is cleaned regularly. You can do as little or as much as you like, letting staff take care of the heavier chores like washing towels and bed linen.

Stockland's serviced apartments are located close to the heart of the retirement villages giving easy access to social activities, staff and transport.

Being part of the retirement community there is 24 hour a day assistance available. If you need urgent help you have access to an emergency call system at the press of a button from your home.

Retirement your way

With more than 65 years of experience in building communities, Stockland are the experts in designing environments that people love to live in.

When it comes to retirement everyone should be able to retire their way, whether it's staying close to family or friends, downsizing to a modern home or apartment, or making that sea or tree change they've dreamed about.

Stockland offers a range of affordable, low maintenance homes and a choice of contract options that fit with the different needs of its customers, in more than 60 villages nationally.

As well as serviced apartments, the retirement living styles it provides include Independent Living and Over-55s Living, catering for different life stages.

What they all have in common is homes that are adaptable for the changing needs of residents, with features like wide corridors and hallways, as well as sensibly located light switches and power points.

Feel at home: One of the homes at Stockland's Vermont Village in Victoria. All Stockland homes are beautifully appointed with modern fittings and finishings.

Plus there are the village clubhouse facilities with a social calendar designed to help you stay fit, healthy and active. And you'll also have access to a range of benefits that make life easier such as in home care.

For extra peace of mind Stockland offers an opportunity to try the lifestyle out first with a free two week trial available at some of their villages. Call on the number below to find out more.

To get a free guide to retirement living, or just to find out more, call Stockland on 1800 64 05 56 or head to its website.

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