specially built for comfort and security. Richard offers the following five tips to
people considering a move to a retirement village or an assisted living facility: 1. Make the move early. Don’t wait for the move to be ‘forced’ on you by family or circumstances, and that you are still active enough to enjoy the many activities offered by retirement village life. 2. Plan to stay for the long term. Leaving a retirement village triggers most of the fees and charges that are applied during your stay. You need time for the growth in the value of your unit to reduce the impact of such charges. 3. Negotiate. Most buyers don't realise that many parts of the retirement village purchase contract can be negotiated. 4. Get good advice. You will no doubt be spending several hundreds of thousands of dollars on your retirement village unit. Paying an expert for their advice can not only save you money, but can give you the peace of mind that the contracts are in order and you have received the best deal possible. 5. Above all, never rush your decision. Take your time to ensure you will feel comfortable in your new residence, its amenities, transport links and location.
Basically, there are three levels of accommodation:
Retirement Villages (Self Care)
Self-care or independent living units are generally for people aged 55 years and over who are able to support themselves or need minimum care.
Low Care (Assisted Living)
Also called hostel accommodation. For people who require some support. Most assisted living units provide
meals, cleaning, laundry and personal care as required.
High Care (Nursing Home)
For people requiring 24-hour nursing care. Aged Care Assessment Teams (ACAT) provide a thorough assessment of your care needs and help arrange access or referral to residential or community care services. Before approaching an aged care
facility, it is advisable to consult the Aged Care Assessment Team (ACAT) team for assessment and advice. See ACAT details on page 41. To help you to find the perfect
retirement for your needs, budget and personality, we've assemble the details of
Spacious One Bedroom Serviced Apartments from $225,000 with NO EXIT FEES Peace of Mind in Elegant Surroundings
Huon Park offers spacious serviced apartments each with fine finishes and the comfort and serenity you deserve.
■ Competent caring staff ■ Vital monitoring 24 hours ■ Chef-prepared meals ■ Weekly linen service/housekeeping
■ Lovely gardens and gentle walks (no steps)
■ Elegant recreation areas for activities, indoor heated pool/spa, hairdresser, library, lounge areas, bowling green and village bus
■ Inspection by appointment
For further information phone Sharon on 02 9440 4344 381 Bobbin Head Road, North Turramurra
www.huonpark.com
a huge choice of retirement villages and resorts, and facilities offering additional care for those who are looking for additional services such as those provided in assisted living accommodation. The retirement villages and assisted living
facilities advertising in this Guide are solid and valued sponsors of the Seniors & Care Guide - many of whom have advertised annually in the Guide since it was first published in 2005. Without the continued support of
our advertisers, we would not be able to provide, free of charge, Sydney's most comprehensive guide for seniors, their carers and their families You’ll find their advertisements in this
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