Where will our Seniors Live in the Future? Occupancy of retirement villages in Australia is close to capacity, highlighting the forthcoming shortage of age appropriate housing for senior Australians in their local communities, according to the latest annual data published by the Property Council of Australia. The results of the annual PwC/Property Council Retirement Census [...]
Monday 29 October was a perfect day weather wise for the opening round of the Inter Village Bowls Competition held at the Hume Retirement Resort. Despite the perfect weather and great company, we were sadly not successful on the links! Hume fielded two teams of four bowlers but were soundly defeated by both Gateway and [...]
From left to right: Kelvin Gilder, Geoffrey and Lesley McClintock and Jan Daniel. When Geoffrey and Lesley McClintock came down from Bathurst to be residents at the Hume Retirement Resort seven years ago they joined us to be close to their daughter and son in law who were then living in Albury. Times change and now [...]
Saturday 3 November, 10am to 1pm 690 Logan Road, Albury NSW 2640 Families, friends and local community members are all welcome to visit Hume Retirement Resort this Saturday 3 November. Our latest brand-new home, number 55, is open for inspection! Sales Manager, Kelvin Gilder will be there to welcome all. Kelvin explained that each home is provided with [...]
Top: The model train room is a project underway which aims to give residents and their families and guests opportunity to view and run the trains once it is up and running. Demand in the local retirement village is well and truly on the increase, according to new Hume Retirement Resort sales manager Kelvin Gilder. Mr Gilder [...]
Situated on the mighty Murray River, essentially half way between Melbourne and Sydney, it offers an excellent four season climate and a slower paced lifestyle now unobtainable in the major cities. Albury, and its Victorian neighbour Wodonga, boasts first class major medical facilities, four major shopping complexes, an ‘up to the minute’ airport, great clubs [...]
Keeping fit and healthy and making the right mental adjustments will ensure a smooth transition into a happy and secure retirement. Make the most out of your new-found free time and enjoy the journey as well as the destination. Ensure a smoother transition by retiring in stages By easing off your workload over several [...]
Over the years we all tend to accumulate stuff… lots of stuff. Our homes, garages and gardening sheds are all full of stuff. Instead of getting rid of stuff we buy new cupboards, fill up spare rooms. Some of us buy beach homes or country retreats to relax in for long weekends and holidays. Within [...]
When it comes to staying healthy and well we tend to think of visiting the doctor for a check-up and a prescription for something to make us feel better. Recent medical research however has highlighted the positive effects of gardening on health and wellbeing and across the country GP’s are starting to prescribe gardening as [...]
Nutrition has an enormous impact on the physical health and wellbeing of older Australians. For the benefit of our Hume Retirement Resort residents and their friends and families; here’s a handy 10 step way to ensure a healthy lifestyle. Many people don’t realise that nutritional needs vary depending on a person’s age. Just like small [...]
