As a new retiree, I recently found myself swept up in the excitement of starting a new chapter – downsizing! While at first I was torn about moving from the family home, I soon got swept away in planning all the great things I’d do once I got to my new, cosier place. I could […]
We recently downsized from the family home and moved into an apartment building. We were very much looking forward to a lower maintenance space and proximity to a wide range of amenities. Situated in the heart of Brisbane, our new apartment is so close to all our favourite shops and restaurants. The lifestyle change afforded […]
How do you choose your retirement location? We talk to 5 women who have chosen to move to a new location or stayed put. What were their criteria? We have written previously about getting our location wrong and then happily settling in Noosaville. We felt it was time to broaden that conversation. The locations are […]
You may have heard the term “age friendly communities” and asked yourself what is an “age friendly community” and perhaps also, do I care? As we at olderandwiser! rail a bit against ageing, do we care ’cause we’re “ageing”? The answer may be like the curates egg. In this article, we’ll provide some background and […]
At some stage of our lives most of us will need to consider aged care options, for ourselves or for family members. To say this is a daunting process is an understatement; both navigating the government support and working out which is the best service, can be time consuming, confusing and expensive. [This post was […]
Is house sitting part of your retirement plan? It’s a great way to see the world and experienced international house sitter Vanessa Anderson shares her tips for getting started. Read more about Vanessa at the end of this post. Why consider house sitting Is it your dream to retire early? Do you mull over ways […]
Are you considering a home renovation? Choosing where to live in retirement is so important and one of your options is to remodel your existing home so that you can age in place. We share our tips on managing a renovation, be that in an existing home or a new purchase. Why consider a home […]
Retirement villages and manufactured homes are popular choices for retirees looking to downsize, but each of them comes with rules and regulations that it is essential you understand. Discover the pitfalls and make a well informed choice before proceeding with the purchase of a home in either of these accommodation options. As alluded to in […]
If you are beginning to consider your retirement housing options you may need to be flexible. Let us help you by outlining the retirement living options available for Australians. I’m sitting comfortably in front of my screen, in our comfortable home, on our own block, living the Australian dream that can be semi-retirement or re-wirement. […]
Your choice of retirement location can have a big impact on your mental and physical health as well as your wealth. We got it wrong and it impacted all of those. We were fortunate to be able to rectify our choice, but it took time and money and mental strength. The lesson from our experience […]
