Christmas Family

IS IT TIME FOR A CHANGE THIS FESTIVE SEASON?

Are Nan and Pa managing where they are? By Lesa Macpherson The Festive Season is a wonderful time for family gatherings. Christmas and New Year can also be a time…

Ageism is Discrimination

LET’S CALL OUT AGEISM AND DISCRIMINATION

By Lesa Macpherson Australia has just celebrated its third annual “Ageism Awareness Day”, but we still have a long way to go. So what is Ageism? What can we do…

Living in an Over 50s Resort

Living in an Over 50s Resort

By Lesa Macpherson There are a number of different Retirement Living Options, and one that is increasingly common is the “Over 50s Resort” Style of living. These Parks are booming…

Retirement Village and Aged Care Contracts

TALKING ‘BOUT OUR GENERATION …. WHAT’S NEXT FOR US??

By Lesa Macpherson Our generation has lived in two different centuries (in fact two different millennia), and has seen and adapted to enormous changes, and it’s now our time to…

Choosing a Retirement Village

RETIREMENT “RIGHT-SIZING” – WHAT TO LOOK FOR

By Lesa Macpherson The new term for down-sizing is right -sizing. In making the decision to move into a Retirement Village there are many things that should be carefully thought…

DOWNSIZING OR RIGHTSIZING?

By Lesa Macpherson INGOING, ONGOING AND OUTGOING COSTS OF RETIREMENT LIVING Here’s what you need to consider: Downsizing is an often overused term nowadays and does not necessarily reflect all…

Moving to a Retirement Village

‘TIS THE SEASON FOR NEW BEGINNINGS

By Lesa Macpherson Budgeting, losing weight and a healthier lifestyle are the most common New Year resolutions. For many Elders and Retirees (and their families) it may also be a…

Family Meeting

END OF YEAR IS THE TIME TO REVIEW ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

The end of one year, and the start of another, is often a time where people reflect on their plans for the future, and what changes they need to do…

ELDER LAW IS GOOD LAW

One of the very pleasant aspects of practicing in Elder Law is getting to know some very interesting people who have lived full and rich lives. It is truly a…

Moving to a Retirement Village

“BUT IT’S A LONELY VIEW”

The decision to leave one’s home and move to a Retirement Village is a significant life decision, and not one taken lightly. We assist many people into Retirement Villages, and…