tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60740144959211389672012-02-16T22:11:31.878+10:00Successful Living and AgeingChiou See Anderson is the founder of Elements Third Age Living @ Springwood, a unique pre-retirement community in south-east Queensland. She also blogs on successful living and ageing.Chiou_Seehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03353220020768408987noreply@blogger.comBlogger191100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074014495921138967.post-51296671484268454182009-11-05T10:49:00.001+10:002009-11-05T10:50:40.658+10:00No shortage of questionsThe topic of retirement raises a lot of questions, and it’s only natural given the importance surrounding this time in our lives. I have put together this list of tips to help satisfy your curiosity.Right time? Is there really a right time to retire? Retirement does not have a timeline or a due date, so how do we know we are ready to retire? Retirement is about writing another chapter of your Chiou_Seehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03353220020768408987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074014495921138967.post-27466028792302280342009-10-26T16:13:00.002+10:002009-10-26T16:16:28.396+10:00Mind, body and spiritWhat do you think of when you hear the words “mind, body and spirit”?I was doing some research recently about what that phrase means to other people and discovered this fitting quote: “You hear with your ears but you listen with your mind. You look with your eyes but you see from the heart”.Mind, body and spirit are three elements which define who you are. Taking control of your physical as well Chiou_Seehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03353220020768408987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074014495921138967.post-9117230854356089402009-10-19T13:00:00.000+10:002009-10-19T13:01:11.636+10:00The importance of youPeople form relationships with a number of different people throughout life – friends, family, neighbours and work colleagues – but one of the most important partnerships is with yourself.Retirement can bring big changes for many people. We leave full-time work behind, our kids grow up and become parents themselves and things start to slow down. It’s only natural that this experience can be Chiou_Seehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03353220020768408987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074014495921138967.post-49910414099876320762009-10-14T10:34:00.001+10:002009-10-14T10:37:01.836+10:00Fitness through the agesAs we age it’s more important than ever to stay in shape, both mentally and physically. But let’s face it, it can become harder and harder to stay active as we get older.Out of nowhere, your knee acts up. You get up out of your chair and you suddenly realise you’re really stiff. You play with your grandchildren and feel tired in half the time. Sound familiar?There are numerous benefits from Chiou_Seehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03353220020768408987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074014495921138967.post-75677177442947732212009-10-02T11:53:00.002+10:002009-10-02T11:56:28.908+10:00What is successful ageing?Retirement marks the time in life when you really start living. It’s the time when you can do the things you enjoy and devote more time to self discovery.Successful retirement means different things to different people, but it definitely does not mean the end of the road.When people think of retirement the first thing that comes to mind is ‘financial comfort’. Financial comfort without a doubt Chiou_Seehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03353220020768408987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074014495921138967.post-1925775431395554432009-09-30T13:56:00.000+10:002009-10-02T12:01:12.413+10:00A very successful seminarSeminar attendees mingle with speakers during lunchOur recent Successful Ageing seminars were a fantastic success and I have uploaded a number of pictures to our Facebook page. We have more planned in the near future so watch our website for more details.Chiou_Seehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03353220020768408987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074014495921138967.post-11673212878028791742009-09-24T09:32:00.001+10:002009-09-24T09:32:55.943+10:00The key to successful ageingDespite the strange dust storm that blew over south-east Queensland yesterday, more than 30 people came along to the Elements Third Age Living @ Springwood successful ageing seminar.Hosted at John Paul College, the morning presentation featured an impressive panel of experts from the financial, psychological, social, physical and spiritual fields.While I host the seminars, they’re not designed toChiou_Seehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03353220020768408987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074014495921138967.post-72487091036904420662009-09-18T08:39:00.001+10:002009-09-18T08:41:59.667+10:00Meet our pioneersWithin days of our official ground-breaking ceremony last week, Elements Third Age Living @ Springwood recorded its first three sales – all within 24 hours.To celebrate this momentous occasion we hosted a welcome barbeque lunch for our pioneers on Tuesday and invited Dawn and Quentin, Barbara and Val, and James and Kay to stand on the ground where their future homes will sit.The Elements @ Chiou_Seehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03353220020768408987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074014495921138967.post-15143850325636766492009-09-10T10:58:00.004+10:002009-09-10T11:07:13.906+10:00A new chapter in the Elements storyAn exciting milestone was marked on Monday with the official breaking of ground at the future site of Elements Third Age Living @ Springwood, and I am delighted that work is finally underway.Over 120 guests came along to the morning ceremony, including members of the local seniors’ community and some of our neighbours. Attendees heard from Logan MP John Mickel, who outlined the government’s Chiou_Seehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03353220020768408987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074014495921138967.post-16969317250155308882009-09-04T11:21:00.002+10:002009-09-04T11:21:57.323+10:00TV advertisementOur new television ad is complete and will begin airing on Channel Nine in coming weeks. What do you think?Chiou_Seehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03353220020768408987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074014495921138967.post-25159681334149899962009-08-31T17:18:00.002+10:002009-08-31T17:21:21.690+10:00Our natural neighboursWhen I purchased a development site next to a protected koala habitat and surrounded by State Forest, I knew it was essential that whatever I built there had to be environmentally responsible.Like many others, I became conscious of my own carbon footprint some time ago and have taken many steps – both at work and at home – to reduce my impact on the environment.Despite this prior understanding, IChiou_Seehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03353220020768408987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074014495921138967.post-65368799957105550572009-08-19T16:16:00.000+10:002009-08-19T17:19:57.228+10:00Social media revolutionI came across this great video on Twitter that illustrates how powerful and relevant social media has become. If you weren't convinced before, you will be after this:Chiou_Seehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03353220020768408987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074014495921138967.post-12169895599844428042009-08-18T14:10:00.002+10:002009-08-18T14:21:14.536+10:00Learning from our seniorsForget coal mines, the property industry and even the Broncos – Queensland’s greatest asset is our remarkable community of seniors.Earlier this week I spoke at Logan City Council’s Seniors – Get Active expo at the Entertainment Centre. It was fantastic to see so many people out supporting the older generation, while enjoying a series of informative workshops, displays and activities.Packing the Chiou_Seehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03353220020768408987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074014495921138967.post-23267730883707753132009-08-11T17:30:00.002+10:002009-08-11T17:33:53.576+10:00What's age got to do with it?Fashion designer, life coach and acclaimed author Peggie Wilson might be 90-years-old, but this spritely Brisbane identity would never dream of slowing down. Why would she?Peggie embodies her personal mantra that age is nothing but a number and I find her both inspiring and remarkable. According to her, people are never too old to do what makes them happy.Last year she wrote a book called What’Chiou_Seehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03353220020768408987noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074014495921138967.post-18126511764507430352009-08-05T16:00:00.000+10:002009-08-05T16:04:49.765+10:00Make the move – now!The best decisions in life are often left too late. We put things off, make excuses and delay for yet another day. Research shows that this procrastination also applies to our retirement living choices, but that needn’t be the case.According to McCrindle Research, the majority of people living in retirement villages wish they had moved in earlier. I suspect the misconceptions about aged livingChiou_Seehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03353220020768408987noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074014495921138967.post-6189388745681273742009-08-04T15:05:00.000+10:002009-08-05T16:13:20.031+10:00Social media revolutionTwitter, Facebook, YouTube, MySpace, Bebo, LinkedIn… I’ve read a lot about the social media revolution, but didn’t completely understand what it meant for me until recently.
There are a number of books and online references that explain these new mediums in terms that are easy to understand. After some research, I’ve decided to embrace a couple for myself.
I’m now on Facebook and you can becomeChiou_Seehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03353220020768408987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074014495921138967.post-52182742288692120302009-04-08T13:16:00.000+10:002009-04-08T13:22:59.795+10:00New exercise guidelines for Over 55sMost people would be aware of the various campaigns aimed at getting Australians to live more active and healthy lifestyles. Yet statistics show that half of older Australians are still not doing enough physical activity to maintain a healthy way of life.Recently the Federal Government has, for the first time, developed guidelines aimed at increasing the level of physical activity in older Chiou_Seehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03353220020768408987noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074014495921138967.post-25294053531968596822009-04-08T10:57:00.001+10:002009-04-08T13:38:57.509+10:00Elements 3rd Age Living LaunchedAfter spending many years studying the impact of the built environment on successful ageing, I decided to create a new style of community where my philosophy of third age living could be embraced. Today, I’m proud to present Elements Third Age Living @ Springwood.Every aspect of the community has been designed to foster the elements of a long and happy life – physical, spiritual, social, Chiou_Seehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03353220020768408987noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6074014495921138967.post-74568898722485389582009-03-16T13:49:00.000+10:002009-03-16T13:59:06.950+10:00The Three Ages of Our LifeFirst Age of our life - we discover the art of walking, running, eating and playing. Second Age - a time of responsibilities, we live our lives through our careers, families and friends, we depend on the advice, support and encouragement of people more experienced. Third Age - heralds a new and exciting period of life, a period of mentoring opportunities, personal fulfillment and nurturing Chiou_Seehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03353220020768408987noreply@blogger.com1