On the Coast – Over 55 Issue 30 I July/August 2019 | Page 14

P E N I N S U L A V I L L AG E S The benefits of independent living SECURE & SAFE INDEPENDEN T L IVIN G at Peninsula Villages experiences that assists with social “We are also able to organise home Retirement is something that many older isolation,” he said. care packages for our independent living adults look forward to over many years residents such as home cooked meals, and usually, when it comes to retiring from With staff and neighbours encouraging personal care and shopping assistance work, this is well planned. While many interaction, there are also many health and in the situation that extra support is foresee retirement as the time to pursue old social benefits to choosing independent required,” added Shane. hobbies, travel and spend time with the living within a retirement village. Peninsula Villages, like many other grandkids, there is another time in your “Social isolation is one of the biggest aged care organisations is constantly future that also needs to be well considered challenges with older aged people who evolving to meet the demands of the – your future living and care requirements. remain living at home,” continued Shane. ageing community. More recently, The Central Coast experiences the “Retirement village residents often find Peninsula Village has renovated highest percentage of population aged they are more inclined to participate in apartments within its facilities to over 80 in Australia. In the most recent the social side of community living, ensure it can cater for couples with two Census data, our region recorded the engaging in events and excursions with bedroom, two bathroom options and highest number of centenarians in NSW others. We also have an onsite Social with more than 60 identifying to have Support Worker that assists new residents increased storage and internal amenities. “Both Cooinda Village and Peninsula notched up a tonne or more. Living to transition and integrate into Village life. Village have one and two bedroom longer opens up many challenges and “The benefits of this cannot be independent living units available that sometimes this also creates an added underestimated, especially as more and are fully renovated and fitted out with responsibility for you to consider what more research suggests social isolation all the modern conveniences such as living solution is best for you as you age. contributes to depression and dementia.” stone benchtops in the kitchen, air We know how stressful and confusing Independent living provides many conditioning, spacious robes and lift it can be to navigate the retirement living additional benefits including 24-hour access,” concluded Shane. and aged care environment. Not only security, amenities and conveniences such With more than 40 years of do you need to determine what type of as transportation and planned activities, as experience, the award-winning living environment is best – retirement/ well as no maintenance or home repairs. Peninsula Villages consists of three safe assisted living, home care or residential “More and more seniors are choosing and secure villages that offer a fresh aged care – but then how to organise it to live in independent living facilities. choice for independent living and and the costs involved. As a retirement Whether they’re just tired of all the residential aged care on the Central Coast. and residential aged care provider, home upkeep or want to find more Peninsula Villages aims to make this companionship, these communities residents process as simple *Cooinda and as stress free as only. Conditions provide a apply. great option. They can also be possible and ensure the transition is a a very good choice for those wanting positive experience. to travel without worrying about Chief Executive Officer of Peninsula maintaining their home year-round,” Villages, Shane Neaves explains that added Shane. Peninsula Villages offers a myriad of living options, to allow for retirement the safety and security of our independent living living residents to Enjoy easily increase their level of care as they age. communities at Cooinda Village and Peninsula Village in Umina. “Retirement or independent living is ideal for those who a little extra • need Modern units with quality fittings & fixtures care and support with the demands of • Home packages available daily living, but would like to care maintain Peninsula Villages is a community their independence, said Shane. • ” Part of Peninsula Villages community organisation dedicated to supporting “This level of care is perfect for • Stepping stone to higher care if required the local Central Coast community individuals or couples who are looking with excursions & outings and focusing on our residents’ social, for minimal care, • but Social within a village more social emotional and physical wellbeing. community setting. “Here at Peninsula Villages, our Enquire now! Phone Prices Lisa for on independent 02 4344 living 9199 independent living units are spacious units at with one and two or bedroom that email options [email protected] Peninsula Villages start from $350,000. provide security and the opportunity for For more information or to organise increased care when required. Village Residents Peninsula | 91 Pozieres Ave peninsulavillage.com.au Umina Beach a tour visit can also choose to Cooinda take part in social and Village I 2-18 Neptune Street Umina Beach or phone [phone]. leisure activities, excursions and shared Spacious two bedroom units now available 14 O N T H E C OA S T – OVER 5 5