Are Retirement Villages expensive? In short, the answer is ‘not always.’ There can be some very affordable homes within Retirement Villages, however, not all are priced at the affordable end of the market either. Just like real estate on the open market, Retirement Villages offer a range of options –...

Living in a healthy home – one that is warm and dry - has been linked to improved physical and mental health, and overall wellbeing. There is evidence to show that living in a warmer and drier home prevents rates of illness (particularly for people with respiratory issues), and reduced...

Yes, you may try out a care home (often called a rest home ) before making a commitment. You should have had an assessment first (unless you are fully private paying), and been assessed as requiring care. You will have to pay for this yourself, but you’ll probably find it’s...