Discover the village lifestyle that’s right for you
Finding the right retirement village set-up for your lifestyle is easier than you think
Most of us have stepped through a variety of front doors in our lifetime. While we may not remember exactly what they looked like in terms of colour and type, we remember the season of life and what it represented – the childhood home, the student digs, and the busy years raising a family.
When it comes to deciding where to live to make the most of your retirement years, it’s about opening the door to the independent lifestyle you’ve been working towards, one that’s uniquely suited to you and your needs. The key to a stress-free future is finding somewhere you can spend your time enjoying all the things you love, and not worrying about the things you don’t.
That’s what a retirement village offers. With the time-consuming chores and responsibilities of running a home taken care of, your days are free to concentrate on the people and activities that mean the most to you.
Of course, different people like to spend their days doing different things. And everyone brings a different life story, whether that’s as a couple,
someone living alone, or navigating an altered future after the loss of a partner.
That’s why every Metlifecare village is unique – there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to living your best life. Take a look at their villages around New Zealand and you’ll find them by the beach, in tranquil bush surroundings, in the heart of lively cities, and with recreational activities ranging from swimming pools to bowling greens to craft rooms. What each village does have in common is a hassle-free lifestyle with the added benefits of security, great facilities, a ready-made community, and options for assistance with day-to-day living if your needs change further down the track.
There really is an option for everyone and once you’re settled you have complete freedom to live life the way you choose. You can participate in as many or as few activities as you like, and of course you can keep up the same networks you had in your previous home.
That means bringing your pet with you, having your friends and family to stay, and keeping on seeing your own doctors and DHB providers if you want. Metlifecare is proud of its resident directed philosophy. Put simply, that means allowing people to do what makes them happy within a supportive, caring environment. No one is told what’s best for them and residents have a say in the running of the village via resident committees, attend open AGMs and have a say in the appointment of village managers.
Deciding to move into a retirement village is a significant decision and there are plenty of people to get advice from. Your family and loved ones know you best, so are a big help when it comes to planning for the future. Talk to legal and financial experts to get advice on the financial commitments, and get in touch with the team of Metlifecare who will help you find the village that’s right for you. The other experts on retirement villages are the people who live there. Visit a Metlifecare village and have a chat with residents to see how downsizing your home can mean upgrading your life.