Did you know studies have shown that retirement actually makes people happier! Who would have thought? It’s a big life decision and some of us will refuse to accept now is the time to allow yourself the enjoyment and freedom we have worked so hard for. Below outlines some things that may be happening in your life that show you really are ready for the big R.

Your friends are retired and you secretly want to be them. You love listening to their stories of travel, spare time and newfound hobbies but you are silently jealous and might avoid some of ...

Article appeared in the Maroochy Weekly, 15 Sept 2016.

Children at Bli Bli State School have been appointed new “grandparents”, thanks to an initiative introduced earlier this year.

Up to 25 home owners in the over-50s community of Halcyon Landing are participating in the “adopt a grandchild” program, working in the tuckshop, helping students with reading, and gardening.

Halcyon Landing community manager Donna Osborne said it was great to see home owners using their skills to constantly help others.

“Many children either don’t have grandparents living nearby or don’t have any at all,” she said.

“The project is a great opportunity for the Halcyon community ...

No doubt you’ve spent many a night pondering over your future living options, with a glass of your favourite red in hand… Deciding on where you are going to live is one of the biggest decisions in your life, I always say go with your gut, but for a more conservative approach to the decision making process, breaking things down really helps. 

Prioritise
What is important to you? Do you want to be near your friends and family? Do you want a complete start over? Do you want to be by the water? Do you want to wake up to the ...

Article appeared in the Caboolture News, 7 Sept 2016.

As Australia’s population grows increasingly older, politicians from everywhere have applauded the opening of Halcyon Glades last Saturday.

Halcyon is a multi-million dollar over-50s gated community in Caboolture with an eight-star rating. It might not be affordable for everyone’s budget, but Glass House state member Andrew Powell welcomed more options in his electorate.

“Over-50s lifestyle communities and age-care are the growth sectors in Queensland and Australia, and I love that we’re seeing range of options in senior years,” Mr Powell said.

“I think as we get older we need an active lifestyle both mentally and ...

We know that travelling, particularly caravan or camper vanning is one of the major draw cards of moving into a Halcyon over 50’s lifestyle community, because we offer caravan storage at all of our communities plus the freedom to simply lock and go… But you probably already know that! 

As we have already covered, travelling offers so many health benefits, but we do have to consider the “life on the road” lifestyle and what things we should do to ensure we are looking after ourselves.

As we get (sigh) a little older, the things that never mattered now matter. Considerations around food ...