Enjoy a BBQ on the balcony.
The heart of Applewood, the Community Centre, serves as a versatile space for residents to gather and socialise. From enjoying casual barbeques on the expansive balcony to simply unwinding in the lounge, residents have the freedom to make the most of the flexible amenities available.
From Applewood with Love: Advice from our Residents
If you’re deciding whether a retirement village is the right move for you, no one understands the journey you’re about to embark on better than our residents. They’ve been where you are, and have a wealth of knowledge, experience and insights to offer.
Here’s what our residents have to say about making the move to Applewood. You can watch the full video here.
Do it sooner rather than later
The most resounding sentiment we hear from our residents is that they wish they had made the move sooner.
Retirement villages like Applewood enrich lifestyles with quality amenities, low-maintenance homes, health and wellness opportunities, social connectivity and a supportive community atmosphere. By making the move earlier, you can reap all these benefits and enjoy them for longer.
"To get the maximum benefit of living in a beautiful place like Applewood, the longer you're in here, the better," says our resident, Peter.
Consider the location
It goes without saying that the location of the retirement village you choose will have a big impact on your lifestyle, so it’s important to think about what you’re looking for in a location.
If staying close to your family, friends and existing social network is important to you, then make sure this is taken into consideration. Also contemplate whether you’d enjoy urban, suburban or rural surroundings based on the lifestyle you want to lead.
Applewood resident Glenda says: “pick an area where you don’t move too far away from your friends, and also, if you like outside activities, pick an area with space.”
Ask for input from a trusted family member or friend
As you tour and explore different retirement villages to see what they offer, you may benefit from bringing a trusted family member or friend along with you to be a sounding board and supportive influence.
Applewood resident, Jenny says “bring somebody that you trust to give an honest opinion about whether they think that it will suit you…our daughter was very clear that this was the right choice.”
If you are keen to Understand Retirement Living, then come along to our free information session, speak to the expert about downsizing, selling your home and your legal rights. Come along and enjoy an delicious afternoon tea in the village. Click here to find out more and register.
Come and experience the Applewood difference for yourself. Call 03 8848 1111 to book in your tour today.