Melton Open Day with Five Good Friends

Melton Open Day with Five Good Friends

As one of our key home care partners, Five Good Friends jumped at the chance to join in the recent Melton Open Day. The event provided a wonderful opportunity for members of the public to experience our rental communities for independentseniors and to meet the Nurse...
A great retirement rental option you might not have considered

A great retirement rental option you might not have considered

Renting isn’t often associated with retirement but it should be, because almost one in 10 Australians aged over 55 live in private rental accommodation. What many of those older renters may not be aware of, though, is that renting in a retirement community is a...
Old school letters spark a connection.

Old school letters spark a connection.

Phil Jefferies was welcomed to Ingenia Gardens Seascape by handwritten letters from his neighbours through a letter swap initiative, started just as COVID-19 lockdown restrictions kicked in. Mr Jefferies moved to the community when his wife moved to a home for...
How seniors survived lockdown Strong community spirit

How seniors survived lockdown Strong community spirit

The combination of community spirit and a revamped wellbeing program Activate has allowed residents of Ingenia Gardens Taree to stay socially connected and active from the safety of their homes during the lockdown measures of COVID-19.   Ingenia Gardens Taree...
Pet ownership keeps seniors healthy and independent

Pet ownership keeps seniors healthy and independent

For many of us, our pets are adored family members that provide much-needed companionship. Animals can help reduce stress, lover blood pressure, increase social interaction and physical activity as well as being a great companion. A recent study showed that 20% of...