Fun and easy ways to stay fit over-50

How often are you exercising? According to Better Health Victoria, only 10 per cent of Australians over the age of 50 exercise regularly enough to see any real health benefits. It has been estimated that nearly half of the physical decline associated with aging is related to a lack of physical activity. The good news
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Know when it’s time to downsize your home

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Today’s over-50s want more out of life. They are active, adventurous and show no signs of slowing down. There comes a point in every homeowner’s life when it is time to reassess whether staying in your current home is still the best option. Your former dream home may now feel too large, too difficult to
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What is a residential land lease community?

GemLife’s Ageless & Booming Downsizing Forum in Melbourne
GemLife over-50s lifestyle resorts operate under a unique model that is rapidly gaining popularity amongst Australian homeowners. Technically known as residential land lease communities, over-50s lifestyle resorts provide an innovative and sustainable way to finance affordable housing that is ideal for those who are ready to downsize. For mature homeowners, it’s not just an investment
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Seeing retirement in a new light

Retirement should be something to look forward to with anticipation and excitement, a well-earned reward for decades of hard work. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the average age at retirement in Australia is 63 years old, while the average life expectancy for Aussies is 82 years old. That leaves a considerable part of
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I love Lucy: Highfields’ clever Old English princess

I love Lucy: Highfields’ clever Old English princess
Four-month-old Lucy, an Old English Sheepdog puppy, has been stealing hearts ever since her arrival at GemLife Highfields in May. Owners Noel and Kathryn McIntyre moved to the resort in February and hadn’t planned on getting a new pet but couldn’t resist Lucy’s Old English charm. “We’ve had several Old English Sheepdogs over the years.
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How the cool kitties roll

Herding cats may not be the impossible task everyone believes, especially if it means taking in some fresh coastal air and a change of scenery. Cats aren’t known for their spirit of cooperation, but when it comes to enjoying a neighbourhood stroll, all it takes is a “walkies” announcement from GemLife Bribie Island couple Eddie
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Great mates, GemLife bromances

Bro’ bonding at Bribie Bribie Island residents Clive Redgate and Gary Low met when Clive and his wife Caroline moved to the resort last year and were immediately welcomed with GemLife hospitality. Clive and his wife Caroline moved to GemLife Bribie Island on a whim in 2019 and haven’t looked back since. “We drove past
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Staying active at GemLife resorts

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How often are you exercising? According to Better Health Victoria, only 10 per cent of Australians over the age of 50 exercise regularly enough to see any real health benefits. It has been estimated that nearly half of the physical decline associated with aging is related to a lack of physical activity. The good news
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Wide open roads. Adventures around Australia.

After three years on the road, exploring every state of Australia by caravan, Murray and Barbara McKay moved to GemLife Bribie Island last month to establish a home base. The adventurous caravaning couple discovered GemLife after hearing about it from friends and fellow residents Trish and Warren Brown and couldn’t be happier with their choice.
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Bribie Island dancing queen

Bribie Island dancing queen
Choreographer and Bribie Island resident Patricia Varga moved to GemLife a year ago and has been on a mission to share the power of dance with her fellow residents ever since. Since moving to the resort Patricia has started facilitating Love to Dance with Patty, a fun and social dance class where residents embrace all
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