Don't wait until it's too late: Why moving to a retirement village sooner is better

The decision to move into a retirement village is an individual one, and every new resident has their own story to tell. However, the most resounding comment we hear from residents is that they wish they had made the move years earlier. 

The choice to move to a retirement village is often a practical one, such as changing circumstances in your health or home. The garden is too big, the maintenance too much, issues with neighbours, or fears of security are themes we hear often.

If you find yourself wondering if it’s the right time to start your journey to retirement living, here are some of the biggest benefits of moving to Applewood sooner rather than later:

Enjoy the lifestyle-enhancing facilities sooner

Why wait until you retire to make the most of the cutting-edge facilities on offer at Applewood? Imagine coming home from work to enjoy a relaxing dip in the pool, exploring the expansive community gardens with your grandchildren on the weekends, and having a laugh with your neighbours and friends as you gather around the community BBQ. Making the move to our village pre-retirement enables you to have access to lifestyle-enhancing opportunities even while you work.

At Applewood, we have a number of residents who are still working part time, but who take advantage of the facilities and amenities while they’re young and transitioning into the adventure of retirement. 

Applewood resident Bob says, “We were still working when we came here; but very quickly we thought, ‘there's too much else to do’, and so we retired about two months after we came here.”

The transition to retirement can take an extended period of time, and making the decision to move sooner, rather than later, can make things even easier when the time comes.

Experience enhanced peace of mind

Whether you’re retired or still working, everyone can benefit from peace of mind when it comes to safety and security.

Both our working and retired residents experience enhanced peace of mind in a range of ways when they move into their new home at Applewood, and you can too.

• You’ll feel safe living in a gated community with a 24-hour CCTV system.
• You’ll feel reassured knowing our staff are onsite 24/7 and are on-hand to assist in case of an emergency.
• You’ll feel at ease knowing you’re living in a home that will remain accessible, functional and practical as you age.
• You’ll feel comforted knowing that you live within a community of like-minded people who look out for one another.
• You can lock up and leave and embark on new adventures without worrying about the safety of your home.

Belong to a community of like-minded people

Today, not all neighbourhoods have that strong sense of community you may have experienced growing up. In fact, a lost sense of community as neighbours and friends move on is a theme often shared with us by soon-to-be residents.

Within our village, many of our residents have a desire to make the most of their pre-retirement and retirement years with like-minded people of similar age and interests. But why wait until retirement to find that sense of community and belonging?

Our residents feel connected, comfortable and safe because they live within a community of like-minded people who share similar values. They often attest that they love belonging to a village where neighbours check in on each other, spend time together and care about each other’s wellbeing.

If you, like many of our residents, have a desire to live with people of your own age and background, then it could be the right time to make your move to Applewood.

Eliminate home and garden maintenance

If your children have left the nest, you may find that your current home is too big for your needs. It may even require maintenance and upkeep that takes up precious time and money.

If you’re working full-time or part-time and don’t want to spend your free time cleaning and maintaining your large home and garden, then it may be time to consider moving to Applewood.

You’ll swap evenings and weekends spent tackling a DIY fix-up job around your home with the things you really enjoy doing – whether that’s getting involved in an activity, laughing with friends, spending quality time with family or simply enjoying some downtime.

To explore the beautiful facilities, homes and lifestyle-enhancing opportunities on offer at Applewood, click here.