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How old are you, really?
What constitutes old? As it turns out, you might be younger than you think! Back in 1875, the Friendly Societies Act in Britain deemed anyone over the age of 50 as old. In more recent …
How do we solve the challenges of retirement?
Retirement can be a daunting time for many, and with it, comes many challenges. Our recent webinar focused on the challenges of retirement and how we, as developers, are working to overcome these by …
How is retirement changing in today’s world?
Our most recent webinar focused on how the nature of retirement is changing, what developers are doing to adapt to these changing needs, and why it is never too late to start …
Secrets of the Sicilians
There are 7 blue zones across the globe, Okinawa in Japan, Loma Linda in California, Ikaria in Greece; province of Ogliastra in Sardinia, Italy; the Seventh-Day Adventist community in Loma Linda, California; and the Nicoya …
The coronavirus and you
As the wellbeing of our residents is of utmost importance, we are putting the best possible measures in place to ensure the good health of both residents and staff. The advantage of living within a …
Your best interest at heart – always
At Mount Edgecombe Retirement Village, our residents’ wellbeing, safety and peace of mind is at the very heart of everything that we do. From offering vigilant Village access protocols to having around-the-clock, experienced and dedicated …
The number of people aged 100 has doubled
With the advances of modern medicine, and people leading healthier and more active lives, the number of centenarians worldwide, has doubled. Can you imagine running your first marathon at the age of 89? Well, one …
Having a dog is good for health
Aside from companionship, having a dog can actually be good for your health. One study demonstrates the link between owning a pet and improved well-being. If you’re a pet owner, or rather dog owner you’ll …
