Back in the day, downsizing simply meant moving into a smaller home or into a traditional retirement village. However, in recent years, the popularity of vertical retirement communities is on the rise, and they are rapidly appearing in inner-city suburbs across the country. In fact, 50 per cent of all new villages at Oak Tree are being constructed as multi-level apartments.
AVOIDING LONELINESS AND ISOLATION IN RETIREMENT
When it comes to our wellbeing, we often think about our physical health and the importance of regular exercise and a good diet. However, the social component of our wellbeing is just as important as maintaining good physical health.
Two much-loved King Charles Spaniels were the key consideration when Carol Petersen started looking to downsize into an independent lifestyle community.
At Oak Tree we are always trying to work closely with the community to ensure there is a close bond between our villages and the community.
Last week we hosted our Board meeting in Toowoomba, coinciding with the official launch of our second village at Darling Heights.
The Oak Tree Group have recently participated in a national survey of retirement villages which covered over 500 villages across the nation with...
Despite record breaking temperatures, we spent a few days touring our northern NSW and southern QLD villages this week.
Kathryn Barnes used to be one of those people who firmly declared they would never move into a retirement village.
Oak Tree is a proud member of the “Retirement Living Council” of Australia (R.L.C) and our Executive Directors hold positions on the Board ensuring...
The decision of where to spend their retirement years can weigh heavily on many seniors with the option to stay at home, move in with family, ...