Oak Tree News

CONVENTIONAL VERSUS RETIREMENT APARTMENTS: HOW DO THEY STACK UP?

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.

Avoid loneliness and isolation in retirement

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.

DOWNSIZE WITH CONFIDENCE: RETIREMENT LIVING EXPERT SHARES TOP TIPS

The decision to downsize comes about for many reasons; when your home becomes too big to manage, or empty nest syndrome starts kicking in, or simply coming to the realisation that the area in which you live has changed significantly and people have moved on. Without adequate retirement plans – like topped up superannuation funds – you may need to reduce household expenses and live frugally – or look at downsizing.

Having Important Conversations

Monday, 17 February 2020

Commencing conversations with your parent or loved one can be a tricky time. Its natural to feel apprehensive about raising the topic to transition into retirement living, particularly if your parent hasn’t raised it first.

New Years Resolution

Tuesday, 11 February 2020

The new year (and decade) has well and truly begun. In fact, it has lived up to its reputation already of flying by and we are well into February. For many of us, the new year compels us to make new resolutions, change old habits and start new ones afresh, hopefully for the better.