Emerald Lakes

Turn Social Isolation into Social Inclusion at a Lifestyle Resort in Emerald Lakes

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One of the reasons we believe we are the best lifestyle resort on the Gold Coast is because of how friendly every one of our residents is to each other here. We built Seachange Emerald Lakes on the principles of ‘nourish your mind, body and soul’. So far, we have been a smashing success.

Numerous studies have shown the benefits of social inclusion and interaction for those over 50s. To make a long story short, being socially engaged every day helps you have a longer, happier life. The other side of the coin is social isolation, which you want to avoid at all costs.

According to Professor Andrew Beer, Director for the Centre for Housing, Urban and Regional Planning,“social isolation is equivalent to the health effects of smoking 15 cigarettes a day or consuming more than six alcoholic drinks daily.”

Professor Beer cited research estimating that more than one out of five older Australians could be classified as “socially isolated.” This can cause effects such as depression, insomnia and a higher rate of health problems such as high blood pressure and other conditions that seem to beset seniors.

Active Adult Living in Emerald Lakes

We won’t delve any deeper into the statistics. We all know them for what they are. Fortunately, you can choose right now to put yourself onto a path of having a happy, healthy life if you aren’t there already.

Social Inclusion

One of the best ways to do that, if you are over 50, is to join a growing legion of happy seniors here at Seachange Emerald Lakes. We offer so many opportunities for social interaction that you would really have to make a serious effort not to interact on a daily basis.

First of all, everyone here is a lot like you. They are over 50s who wanted an active, friendly community in which they can socialise and exercise with like-minded people. The result is a close-knit community where everyone knows each other; new people are welcomed enthusiastically and warmly.

To learn more or to arrange for a personal site tour, call us today: 1800 559 669.

How This Lifestyle Resort in Emerald Lakes Keeps You Healthy and Happy

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Our lifestyle resort, Seachange Emerald Lakes, is built on the principles of nourish your mind, body and soul. From our 5-Star Country Club to the way we have set up our resort, we have strived to build a community in which active people over 50 can find plenty of like-minded people and develop friendships that can last the rest of their lives.

In July 2013, the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing released a document on their website called “Recommendations on physical activity for health for older Australians.” It was based on the “National Physical Activity Guidelines for Adults” by the same organisation. However, it made practical suggestions for incorporating them into your daily life.

Not a Routine, but a Healthy & Happy Lifestyle

Here is a summary of the Government’s general recommendations.

  • No matter how old you are, you should think of movement as an opportunity instead of seeing it as an inconvenience.
  • Every day, try to be active in as many different ways as possible.
  • Engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate physical intensity exercise every day if possible.
  • Add some vigorous activity into the mix a couple of times a week.

This is an oversimplification of a much larger article, but the generalisations are a good place to start for developing a lifestyle in which exercise comes naturally. That is exactly what we help you do here at Seachange Emerald Lakes.

Active Adult Living at Seachange Emerald Lakes

At Seachange Emerald Lakes, it starts with our residents. We created Seachange Emerald Lakes to be a place where active over 50s could live around like-minded people. This allows both socialisation and exercise to happen on “autopilot.” A person could get plenty of exercise just by walking their dog for two hours every day and plenty of socialisation by talking to the people they see along the way.

However, Seachange Emerald Lakes also offers a host of amenities at our 5-Star Country Club, including swimming, tennis, a gym, a steam room/sauna, a dining room, a bar, a lounge and much more.

To arrange for a personal site tour or to learn how you can love the way you live, call us today: 1800 559 669.

Would You Like a Free 5-Year Golf Membership that Comes With a Free Buggy?

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Have you ever wondered why so many Australians are calling Seachange Emerald Lakes the best over 50s lifestyle resort in South East Queensland?

We could say it’s because of our active lifestyle and resort full of like-minded, active over-50s who are waiting to make friends with you. We could say it’s because of our 5 Star Country Club. We could say it’s because of the Emerald Lakes village centre, restaurants and other great amenities. We could say it’s because we are within 20 minutes of four great golf courses, shopping and a host of other Gold Coast amenities.

But for some who have moved in recently, they may say it’s because we are giving away a free 5-year golf membership at Emerald Lakes Golf Club and that it even comes with a free buggy.

This is a strictly limited offer, but when you qualify, it offers a wonderful lifestyle. You get a gold level membership with access to the course 7 days a week and no greens fees. You get a free HDK Express 2 Golf Buggy.

You also receive special discounts for members, access to tee times and competitions, loyalty points when you purchase food, beverages, equipment or range balls. In addition, you will receive guest privileges and 6 free passes for guests, along with an AGU handicap and an electronic driving range pass.

This Is a Limited Offer

This is a limited offer with some terms and conditions, but we will be happy to tell you all about them on the phone.

Call Seachange Emerald Lakes Over 50s Resort Today

At Seachange Emerald Lakes, we are quickly building a reputation as one of the best active adult lifestyle resorts in Australia. Seachange Emerald Lakes was built on the concept of friendship, fun and fitness. When we came up with the concept for Seachange, we wanted to build a retirement community that people would want to move into now instead of waiting until they were too old to enjoy it.

To learn more, call us today: 1800 559 669.

Seachange Emerald Lakes Lights Up at Christmas

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Residents of over 50s lifestyle resort Seachange Emerald Lakes were invited to dress up their homes with Christmas Lights and participate in the inaugural Seachange Emerald Lakes Christmas Lights display.

Over 80 of the community’s residents attended the celebratory feast held on Sunday evening, 20th December.

Seachange Project Director, Phil Goodman, commended the residents on their community spirit.

‘The evening was a great success and to see almost all of the residents come together to join in and celebrate such a festive occasion is a tribute to their community harmony,’ stated Mr Goodman.

Prizes were awarded on the evening for Best Home and Most Artistic Home, with special mention going to original foundation resident, Yvonne Cole-Davidson, taking out Best Home.

Santa was seen cruising the streets of the community in a golf buggy in the lead up to the event, handing out treats to the youngest guests of residents.

The entertainment for the evening featured local Gold Coast identity Bruce Whalan, who had the residents up and dancing the night away late into the evening.

Getting Quality Sleep When You’re Over 50

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In an over 50s lifestyle resort such as Seachange Emerald Lakes, a lot of people may not realise it, but sleep is important. We have a community of friendly, active seniors who get the most out of their days and nights. It is important to get high quality sleep every night so that you can enjoy all that our lifestyle has to offer.

Most people need from 7-9 hours of sleep every night to function at their optimum level. While many scientists say seniors don’t need as much sleep as younger people. we know everyone is different and some people need that extra hour or two of sleep that others don’t.

Here are some tips for getting high quality sleep and waking up full of energy.

Consistent Bedtime and Rise & Shine

We know it doesn’t always work out that way, but you should try to get to bed and wake up at the same time every night and day. This habit will keep you healthy in so many ways.

Stop Stimulants Early

Try to have your last cuppa in the middle of the afternoon. Try not to eat sugar late, either. If you have stimulants late in the day, they can still affect you when you are trying to sleep.

Prime the Sleep Pump

Try preparing for sleep an hour before bedtime. This can become a routine. Turn off the TV, computer and mobile devices. Draw a nice warm bath. Put on some soothing music. Or, you may do as many have for years: curl up with a nice book before bed.

Don’t Fall Asleep on Your Couch

If you are going to take a nap, take it in your bed. Don’t fall asleep on your couch. You want to teach your body that your bed is a sleep cue.

Don’t Eat Before Bed

Leave an hour or two before bed for your stomach to empty. Food prepares your body for activity: that is the last thing you want when you are trying to fall asleep.

Sleep and Intimacy Only

Don’t use your bed for anything but sleep and intimacy. This will train your body to fall asleep when you lay down. If you want to lay down with a book or while watching TV, do it on your couch. And don’t fall asleep there.

Call Seachange Emerald Lakes Over 50s Lifestyle Resort

To learn more or to visit a great over 50s gated lifestyle resort, call us today: 1800 559 669.

Over 50s Resort Promo: Refer a Friend and Win a Cruise

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Referring a friend to our over 50s resort may be the easiest way you’ll ever get to take a cruise.

1. Register yourself and a friend online for the ‘Win a $25,000 Kimberley Cruise’ promotion
2. Both yourself and your friend visit one of our over 50s resorts on the Gold Coast.
3. Be in the draw to win.

That’s the short version. Here are some details.

You Deserve a Seachange

If you are 50 or older and you are active, we have built the perfect over 50s resort for you, on the Gold Coast.

Seachange Arundel and Emerald Lakes are built for active seniors who want to enjoy the rest of their lives with like-minded people in a world class over 50s resort.

Why You Want to Visit Seachange Arundel or Emerald Lakes

When we started Seachange Lifestyle Resorts, we conducted extensive research in retirement villages across the world.

We decided to change that. We wanted to build a retirement village where people would be ringing our phones off the hook because they wanted to live here. We wanted people over 50 to enjoy their lives and feel like all of that hard work they put in was worth it. In Florida, we finally found a lifestyle community that we would want to live in ourselves.

When we got back home, we wanted to be like that community, but even better. The results were Seachange Arundel and Emerald Lakes.

5 Star Facilities

The first thing we decided to do was build our communities around 5-Star facilities. Both of our locations are much more like an over 50s resort than the typical “lifestyle community.”

Seachange Arundel

In the award winning Seachange Arundel, our 5-Star Country Club is built to make residents feel they are in an extension of their living room. We want our residents to nourish their minds, bodies and souls at the Country Club, so we have provided the best in food, beverage, entertainment and sports facilities. These include a floodlit tennis court, a heated indoor pool and spa, championship lawn bowls, putting greens, a tennis pavilion, a steam room, a sports bar, pool tables, meeting rooms, a business centre facility, a residents’ kitchen, a dance floor, a wine cellar and much, much more.

Seachange Emerald Lakes

With the same mission as that of Seachange Arundel, the facilities are similar but retain their own unique identity. The facilities at Seachange Emerald Lakes include a gymnasium, indoor pool, outdoor pool, massage room, tennis court, steam room & sauna, fully equipped kitchen, BBQ facilities, dining facilities with stage area, cinema, arts & crafts room, bar, club lounge, dining room and more.

5 Star Lifestyle

We built Seachange on the principles of friendship, fun and fitness. Both lifestyle resorts are built to promote exercise and an active lifestyle. The residents are friendly and always ready to welcome more like-minded people to help make your retirement memorable.

It is easy to make action and interaction a regular part of your daily routine at both Seachange Over 50s Lifestyle Resorts. Within days, it is more likely than not that you will meet people who will be your friends for the rest of your lives. People over 50 have things in common that younger generations won’t understand. You never have to explain yourself at Seachange because your neighbours have lived through many of the same things you have.

Great Locations

At Seachange Resorts, you are within 5-10 minutes of golf, shopping, a railroad, the beaches and everything else the Gold Coast has to offer. While your town centre or country club in either community is wonderful, it’s always great to get out and enjoy Gold Coast amenities.

Call Seachange Emerald Lakes Over 50s Resort Today

Register, refer a friend and visit either of our communities and you may win a cruise. We promise you’ll enjoy the visit just like so many before you have. Call us today to learn more: 1800 559 669.