Could retirement villages be the key to living a healthy, independent life for longer?

When it comes to exploring your different downsizing options, are you aware of the range of holistic benefits that living in a retirement village can provide?

At Rivervue, we’re passionate about creating opportunities for our residents to live healthy, independent lives for longer. Experts say that besides maintaining a healthy diet and lifestyle, the key elements of living longer in good health are social, intellectual and physical activities. And this is where moving to a retirement village could hugely benefit your healthspan; by providing opportunities to stay active with onsite fitness facilities and classes, and encouraging social and emotional connections with neighbours and peers.

One of our residents, Fatima, loves that moving to Rivervue has opened up so many opportunities to stay both physically and socially healthy. Fatima’s active social life involves enjoying happy hour, playing indoor bowls and table tennis, and getting involved in aqua aerobics. Her advice for ageing well: “Stay active; keep stretching and exercising. And try not to sit at home alone; get yourself out and meet people just for a chat.”

The beauty of living in a retirement village like Rivervue, is you can tailor the level of support you require to provide added peace of mind. As well as having our duress systems fitted in our homes and community spaces, residents can carry a help pendant within their villas and gardens, where they can click a button to receive emergency assistance and/or advice from the nurses who take the calls. They can also tap into our network of home care providers and medical/allied health professionals when they require added support.

Many of our residents have told us time and time again that living at Rivervue has granted them a new lease on life, helping them to feel more connected and active than they did before making the move.

One of our valued residents, David, says: “I’m getting involved within the community at a level that suits me. You can be involved as much as you want…I’m still pinching myself that this place exists.”

While retirement villages may not be the right move for everyone, we’re strong believers that communities where likeminded individuals can live independently, surrounded by active and social opportunities, present a whole myriad of health and lifestyle benefits.

If you’re planning your next phase of life, come and discover the broad range of wellness, lifestyle and social advantages of living independently at Rivervue. Call 1300 298 439 to learn more and book a tour.