There are many myths about retirement village living, but they don’t do anyone any favours - so it’s time for the truth to come out. Here’s what it is really like living in a retirement village like Highgrove. Myth 1.…
Having the grandkids to stay is a lot of fun, but winter can be hard when it comes to keeping them busy. You don’t want them to sit in front of the TV all day, but outdoor activities are often…
For many of us, a happy retirement is one of our top goals and something to look forward to. After decades in the workforce, and the retirement age becoming tantalizing closer when to retire may be on your mind. If…
Deciding to move home can be overwhelming. There are so many things to consider and organise - but here’s a little secret, you don’t actually have to do everything at once. If you take your time to plan it all…
When another birthday rolls around, it’s hard to not think of it as something negative, because for some reason aging isn’t seen as a good thing. But we’re here to tell you that it’s time to start celebrating that annual…
Open days are the perfect opportunity to get a feel for a village, but can be overwhelming - especially if you are unprepared. There are so many things to be thinking about, and making the right choice considers all of…
The Christmas season is upon us once more. Time to don the xmas jandals, string the fairy lights and start the hunt for the perfect Christmas dinner chook. December is a very festive time here at Highgrove Village, and we…
There are currently about 40,000 New Zealanders living in retirement villages, but that doesn’t mean that the whole industry is shrouded in a little bit of mystery. A part of this comes from decades-old misconceptions on what a retirement village…